+591 is the country code for Bolivia.
Every phone number in Bolivia starts with +591 when you call it from another country. From the US, dial 011 591, then the full number.
- Time there
- La Paz timeBolivia Time, UTC-4, no daylight saving
- From the US or Canada
- 011 591 71234567
- From the UK and most of Europe
- 00 591 71234567
- From Australia
- 0011 591 71234567
- From any mobile phone
- +591 71234567
- Inside Bolivia
- 71234567
- Mobile numbers
- 8 digits after +591, starting 57, 6 or 7
Check a +591 number to see whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Pick the country, enter the number without the +591, and the free check shows whether it is valid and whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Mobile numbers in Bolivia start with 57, 6 or 7, and this table shows which networks first issued each start.
| At home | From abroad | First issued by |
|---|---|---|
| 57 | +591 57 | Entel |
| 6 | +591 6 | Entel, Nuevatel, Tigo |
| 7 | +591 7 | Tigo, Nuevatel, Entel |
People keep their number when they switch networks, so the start shows where a number began. Our free number portability lookup shows the network it is on today.
In Bolivia, the phone number format for apps and SMS gateways is +591 followed by the full number.
| Written | Example | Where you see it |
|---|---|---|
| At home | 71234567 | Business cards, local ads |
| International | +591 71234567 | Websites, email signatures |
| E.164 | +59171234567 | APIs, SMS gateways, CRMs |
A missed call from a +591 number you don't know can be a one-ring scam, so check it before calling back.
One-ring scams call once and hang up, hoping you call back a line that bills you international or premium rates.
- Don't call back an international number you don't know. A real caller leaves a message or sends a text.
- Check the number in the box above. A number that is not a working mobile or landline in Bolivia is a warning sign.
- Hang up on anyone who wants gift cards, crypto or a wire transfer, or asks you to read out a code that was just texted to you.
- Report it at reportfraud.ftc.gov, and see the FCC's guide to one-ring scams.
The codes next to +591 belong to other countries, so one wrong digit reaches a different place.
These are the questions people ask most about +591.
Which country uses the +591 country code?
Bolivia. Every phone number there starts with +591 when it is dialed from abroad.
How do I call Bolivia from the US?
Dial 011, then 591, then the full number. A mobile number written 71234567 at home is dialed 011 591 71234567 from the US, or +591 71234567 from any mobile phone.
Is +591 the same as 00591?
Yes. 00 is the exit code used in most of the world, and the + on a mobile phone stands in for whatever exit code your network uses. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011 instead.
How many digits is a phone number in Bolivia?
A mobile number has 8 digits after +591, written 71234567 at home.
What time is it in Bolivia?
Bolivia is on Bolivia Time, UTC-4, all year. It does not use daylight saving time.
How do I check a +591 number that called me?
Enter it in the box above. The free check shows whether it is a valid number from Bolivia and whether it is a mobile, a landline or a VoIP line, which helps you spot a one-ring scam before you call back.
Sources: Google's libphonenumber numbering data for lengths, mobile starts, area code places, first-issuing networks and time zones, as of September 24, 2026; the ITU list of country codes.