The code 595 is not an STD (Subscriber Trunk Dialing) code; rather, it is the country code for Paraguay. Country codes are used for making international telephone calls, while STD codes (also known as area codes) are used for long-distance calls within a specific country.
Understanding Country Code +595
The country code +595 identifies Paraguay in the global telephone numbering system. When dialing a number in Paraguay from outside the country, you must first dial the international access code of your originating country, followed by Paraguay's country code (595), then the area code (if applicable), and finally the local subscriber number.
Here's a breakdown of the key information related to the 595 code:
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Code Type | Country Code |
| Country | Paraguay |
| Continent | South America |
| Function | Used for international calls to Paraguay |
How to Dial to Paraguay
To make a call to Paraguay from an international location, you would typically follow these steps:
- Dial your country's International Access Code: This varies by country (e.g., 011 for North America, 00 for most of Europe).
- Dial the Country Code for Paraguay: Which is 595.
- Dial the Area Code: (If one applies to the specific region within Paraguay).
- Dial the Local Phone Number.
Example:
If you were calling a fixed line number in Paraguay from the United States, the dialing format would generally be:
011 + 595 + [Area Code] + [Local Number]
For mobile numbers, area codes might be integrated differently or not required after the country code, depending on Paraguay's specific mobile numbering plan.
Distinction Between Country Codes and STD Codes
It's important to differentiate between these two types of dialing codes:
- Country Codes (e.g., +595): These are numerical prefixes used to route international calls to a specific country. Every country has a unique country code.
- STD Codes (Subscriber Trunk Dialing Codes / Area Codes): These are prefixes used for long-distance calls within a country. They route calls to specific cities, regions, or areas within that country. For instance, in the United States, 212 is an STD code for New York City, and in India, 11 is an STD code for Delhi.
While the question refers to 595 as an "STD code," its global function is clearly as a country code for international telecommunications.
