Telephone numbers in Argentina Facts for Kids

In Argentina, phone numbers usually have ten digits. This includes both the area code and the main phone number. The area code can be 2, 3, or 4 digits long. The rest of the numbers, either 8, 7, or 6 digits, are the actual phone number for a person or business. For example, a phone number like (11) 1234-5678 is for Buenos Aires. Here, '11' is the 2-digit area code. Another example is (264) 123-4567, which is a number from San Juan.

Codes and access phone numbers
Country code: 54
International access code: 00
Trunk code: 0
International phone calls operator phone number: 000
Local and national calls operator phone number: 19

Important Phone Numbers

Here is a list of common phone numbers you might need in Argentina. These are for public services and emergencies:

100: Call the Firefighters if there's a fire or other emergency.
101: Contact the Police for help with crimes or safety issues.
102: This number is for Child Services, helping children in need.
103: Reach Civil Defense for help during natural disasters or big emergencies.
106: Call the Coast Guard for emergencies on the water.
107: This is the number for an Ambulance in medical emergencies.
110: Use this for the Phone Directory to find other phone numbers.
112: This is for Customer Service if you need help with your phone line.
113: Find out the Official Time by calling this number.
114: Call for Phone Repair Service if your phone line isn't working.
115: This is for a Ring Test to check your phone line.
121: Get Phone Usage Info (this might not always be available).
125: This service helps people who are hearing-impaired.
911: This is a special Emergency number. It's used in some big cities, like the Buenos Aires Metro Area and Buenos Aires Province. In these places, it combines the services of 100 (Firefighters), 101 (Police), and 107 (Ambulance) into one number.

Telephone numbers in Argentina facts for kids

Important Phone Numbers

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