Area Code 379 – Corrientes, Corrientes

Overview of Area Code 379

Area code 379 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the province of Corrientes in northeastern Argentina. The primary city served is Corrientes, the provincial capital, along with its metropolitan area and surrounding localities. This code is part of the Argentine national numbering plan, which follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations.

Geographic Coverage and Jurisdiction

The 379 code covers the capital city and its immediate surroundings, including municipalities such as Riachuelo, Santa Ana de los Guácaras, and San Cosme. Administratively, it falls under the jurisdiction of the Ente Nacional de Comunicaciones (ENACOM), which regulates telecommunications in Argentina. The region is characterized by its proximity to the Paraná River and its role as a commercial and cultural hub for the province.

Dialing Formats

For local calls within the same area code, subscribers typically dial the 7-digit subscriber number without the area code. However, due to the implementation of the Plan de Numeración Nacional, all calls, including local ones, may require the full 10-digit format (area code + subscriber number) depending on the operator and the specific telephone exchange. For national long-distance calls from other Argentine provinces, dial 0 followed by the area code and subscriber number: 0 379 XXX XXXX. For international calls from abroad, dial the Argentine country code +54, then the area code (without the leading zero) and the subscriber number: +54 379 XXX XXXX.

Numbering Details

Subscriber numbers in the 379 area code are 7 digits long. The total length of a national significant number (NSN) is 10 digits (area code + subscriber number). There are no overlay codes currently in effect for this region; the 379 code is the sole geographic code for the Corrientes capital area.

Caller Instructions

• Local callers (within Corrientes): If your operator supports 7-digit dialing, you may dial the local number directly. Otherwise, use the full 10-digit format: 379 XXX XXXX.
• National callers (from other Argentine provinces): Dial 0 (trunk prefix), then 379, then the 7-digit subscriber number: 0 379 XXX XXXX.
• International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 011 from the US), then 54 (Argentina's country code), then 379 (without the leading zero), then the 7-digit subscriber number: 011 54 379 XXX XXXX.

It is important to note that Argentine mobile numbers are not included in this geographic code; mobile numbers use the prefix 15 after the area code when dialed from a landline, but for international calls, the format is +54 9 379 XXX XXXX for mobile subscribers. However, this article focuses on fixed-line services under the 379 code.