Area Code 762 – Carmen Del Parana

Overview of Area Code 762

Area code 762 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the district of Carmen del Paraná, located in the Itapúa Department of southeastern Paraguay. This region is part of the country's eastern agricultural heartland, bordered by the Paraná River and the Argentine province of Misiones. The code serves the urban center of Carmen del Paraná and its surrounding rural communities, including compañías such as San Cosme, Santa María, and Yatytay.

Geographic Coverage and Jurisdiction

Carmen del Paraná is a rapidly developing district known for its soybean, wheat, and maize production, as well as its proximity to the Yacyretá hydroelectric dam. The area code 762 is administered under Paraguay's national numbering plan, which follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations. The country's country calling code is +595, and geographic numbers are typically 8 digits long when dialed internationally, comprising the area code (762) followed by a 5-digit subscriber number.

Dialing Formats

• Local dialing (within Paraguay): Dial 0762 XXX XX for calls from other regions. If calling from within the same area code, the national trunk prefix 0 and area code may be omitted, depending on the operator's local dialing rules.
• International dialing (from abroad): Dial +595 762 XXX XX (or your country's exit code followed by 595 762 XXX XX).

For example, a local number might be 0762 451 234 (national format) or +595 762 451 234 (international format).

Caller Instructions

For callers within Paraguay: When dialing from a different area code, always include the trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code. For instance, to reach a fixed line in Carmen del Paraná from Asunción, dial 0762 451 234. Mobile-to-landline calls follow the same procedure.

For international callers: Replace the trunk prefix with Paraguay's country code +595. Thus, a caller from the United States would dial 011 595 762 451 234, while a caller from the UK would dial 00 595 762 451 234.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

Currently, there is no overlay code for 762; it remains the sole geographic code for Carmen del Paraná. However, as part of Paraguay's telecom evolution, number portability is available for fixed lines, allowing subscribers to retain their numbers when switching operators. The country's regulator, CONATEL, oversees the allocation and management of these codes.

For businesses or residents in Carmen del Paraná, having a local geographic number enhances trust and local presence. For those outside the region, understanding the correct dialing format ensures seamless connectivity to this important agricultural hub.