Area Code 768 – Pirapo

Geographic Overview

The country calling code +595 is assigned to Paraguay under the ITU-T E.164 international numbering plan. Within the national numbering plan, the area code 768 is a Geographic National Destination Code (NDC) allocated to the district of Pirapo, located in the Itapua Department in the southeastern region of Paraguay. Pirapo is a rural municipality situated along the Parana River, near the border with Argentina. The code covers the urban center of Pirapo and its surrounding rural districts, including compañías (small rural settlements) that rely on the local fixed-line infrastructure.

Dialing Formats

When calling a fixed-line subscriber in Pirapo from within Paraguay, the national trunk prefix '0' is dialed before the area code, followed by the subscriber number. The complete national format is: 0 768 XXX XXX (where X represents the local subscriber digits). From abroad, callers must replace the trunk prefix with the country code +595, resulting in the international format: +595 768 XXX XXX. The total number length after the country code is 9 digits (including the area code), consistent with Paraguay's numbering plan for geographic services.

Local and International Call Instructions

• Local callers within Pirapo: For calls within the same area code, local dialing typically requires only the subscriber number (XXX XXX), though some operators may require the full national format. Always check with your service provider.
• National callers from other regions of Paraguay: Dial 0 768 XXX XXX.
• International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 011 from the US/Canada, 00 from most European countries), then 595 768 XXX XXX. Do not include the leading '0' of the national trunk prefix.

Regulatory and Technical Notes

Geographic area codes in Paraguay are assigned by the Comisión Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CONATEL). The 768 code is designated for fixed-line PSTN services, though some operators may offer VoIP-based fixed lines with the same geographic number. Number portability is available in Paraguay, allowing subscribers to retain their geographic number when changing providers, but porting does not change the geographic association of the code. As with all geographic codes, the tariff for calling a Pirapo number depends on the caller's location and the operator's pricing plan; calls from mobile networks may be charged at higher rates than fixed-to-fixed calls.

For businesses or individuals in Pirapo, having a local geographic number is essential for establishing a trusted local presence. When dialing from abroad, ensure you use the correct international prefix for your country and omit the leading '0' of the national trunk prefix.