+595 · PY · UTC-3

Paraguay
Country Code & Virtual Numbers

Paraguay's +595 code covers a South American market served by Tigo, Claro, and Personal. Capital: Asunción · Business hours: 7:00 AM–3:00 PM EST.

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// The Basics

What is the +595 country code?

Numbering in Paraguay is administered by Comisión Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CONATEL).

Network & carriers

Paraguay's telecom market is regulated by CONATEL; mobile numbers are assigned to Tigo, Claro, Personal, HOLA PARAGUAY and state-owned COPACO.

Numbering format

Paraguayan mobile numbers are 9 digits starting with 9; domestically they are dialed with a trunk 0 (09XX XXX XXX), which is dropped after +595.

Calling culture

Paraguayan business culture values warmth and relationship-building — a friendly opening is typical before business discussion begins.

Did you know

Paraguay abolished seasonal clock changes in October 2024 and now stays on UTC−3 all year, which changed its time difference with the US.

// Quick Facts

A quick read on Paraguay numbers.

Paraguayan mobile numbers are 9 digits starting with 9 — dialed with a leading 0 inside the country and without it after +595. Asunción landlines start with 21.

From the US: 011 595 21 XXX XXXX

// Reference

Dialing +595: numbers, codes and rules

Trunk prefix
0 — used domestically, dropped after the country code.
Number length
9 digits for mobile and Asunción landlines
Mobile numbers
9 digits starting with 9 (e.g. +595 9XX XXX XXX; domestically 09XX XXX XXX)
Landlines
Asunción landlines: 21 + 7 digits: +595 21 XXX XXXX
Major area codes
  • Asunción 21
Dialing in
From the US: 011 595 21 XXX XXXX
Dialing out
00 is the international prefix from Paraguay.
Useful numbers
  • Emergency (police / Sistema 911): 911
  • Toll-free/collect prefix: 800
Regulator
Comisión Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CONATEL)
Time zone
UTC−3 all year
Daylight saving
No daylight saving time; Paraguay moved to permanent UTC−3 in October 2024.
  • Paraguay abolished seasonal clock changes by law in October 2024 and stays on UTC−3 year-round.
  • Mobile number portability has been in place since 2012.
  • When dialling out of Paraguay a two-digit carrier code may be dialled after 00.
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Best time to call Paraguay from the US

Paraguay is on UTC-3 · Business hours = – EST · Mon–Fri

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Frequently Asked

Paraguay questions answered.

Answers about Paraguay's carrier landscape, relationship-first business culture, and getting a local +595 virtual number.

Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 595, then the national number, leaving out the leading 0 used for domestic calls. Number length: 9 digits for mobile and Asunción landlines.

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