Country Code Paraguay

If you want to make a call to Paraguay, then you need the correct country code for Paraguay. The area code for Paraguay is: +595 or 00595.

To start a phone call, first enter the correct international code for Paraguay. It begins with two leading zeros and reads 00595. Now type in the country code of the person you are calling, leaving out the leading zero of the national country code. Finally, enter the digits of the regional number of the person you are calling in Paraguay and set up the call.

Some Information About Paraguay

Continent South America
Telephone code Paraguay 00595
International Code +595
Capital Asunción
Population 6.375.900
Estimated Area 406.800
Domain Extension for Websites Paraguay py
Language Paraguay Guarani, Spanish
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Country code Paraguay, +595 or 00595?

There are two spellings for the Paraguay area code, namely +595 and 00595. Which area code do you have to use? What is the difference between the two country codes for Paraguay and what are the different versions for?

The country code of Paraguay that starts with a “+” (i.e. +595) is the so-called international code (international spelling). It is primarily used in the mobile communications sector. Most cell phones can make an international call to Paraguay using the +595 area code. This applies to almost every country in the world.

Unfortunately, there are phones (especially older models) that do not support the international spelling. The area code Paraguay with leading zeros (00595) is then used on these phones. The leading zeros are also referred to as the so-called traffic elimination number. When you call, they indicate that it is an international call.

Problem: Access code and area code 00595

In fact, the 00595 variant is used for calls to Paraguay, especially in Europe. In other countries of the world, the international code 00595 will not work. Example: In the USA, international calls to Paraguay begin with 011. An international call here begins with the area code 011595.

Conclusion

For calls from UK to Paraguay you can always use the country code 00595. In other countries, the two leading zeros must be replaced by a different access code. The international dialing code for Paraguay (+595) works in all countries in the world. However, it is not supported in all networks and by all telephone devices.

Example of phone calls to Paraguay

To illustrate the use of the international dialing code for Paraguay (+595 or 00595), here is another example:

You want to call the number 456789 with the area code 0123 in Paraguay. In this case you can use the following numbers (from UK/Europe):

00595 123 456789

If you use a mobile phone, the following notation also applies worldwide:

+595 123 456789