Argentina
Latin America & the Caribbean · 19 specs
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Argentina (AR / ARG / 032) operates on a 220 V / 50 Hz electrical grid using IRAM 2073 (Type I) and Type C sockets. Traffic drives on the right (RHT). The official currency is the Argentine Peso (ARS, $), country calling code is +54 (exit code 00), unified emergency dispatch is 911, and the standard document format is ISO 216 A4.
Source: IRAM (Instituto Argentino de Normalización) / ENACOM / ISO 3166-1 / Correo Argentino · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Official English Name | Argentine Republic ISO 3166-1 |
| Local Endonym | República Argentina |
| ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2 | AR |
| ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3 | ARG |
| ISO 3166-1 Numeric / UN M49 | 032 UN M49 (Code 419) |
| Country Calling Code | +54 ENACOM (ITU-T E.164) |
| International Exit Code (IDD) | 00 dial prefix for international calls |
| Internet ccTLD | .ar NIC Argentina |
| Vehicle Registration Code | RA Mercosur Standard Plate |
| National Currency (ISO 4217) | Argentine Peso (ARS, $) 100 Centavos |
| Mains Electricity Standard | 220 V (±10%), 50 Hz ENRE Standard |
| Electrical Plug Sockets | Type I (IRAM 2073) & Type C 10 A / 20 A, 250 V |
| Road Traffic Driving Side | Right-Hand Traffic (RHT / LHD) Ley Nacional de Tránsito 24.449 |
| Primary Measurement System | Metric (SI / SIMELA) Ley 19.511 Standard |
| Standard Office Paper Format | ISO 216 A4 (210 × 297 mm) IRAM 3001 |
| Consolidated Emergency Number | 911 (Police: 101, Medical: 107, Fire: 100) Sistema 911 |
| Postal Code Regex / Format | 8 Characters (CPA: A9999AAA, e.g. C1002ABC) Correo Argentino Standard |
| Primary Time Zone | UTC-3 (ART) No DST observed |
| Date Format Standard | DD/MM/YYYY (e.g., 23/08/2026) Standard |
Electrical Grid, Voltage & Plug Compatibility
- Nominal Grid Parameters: Operates on a single-phase standard of 220 V (±10%), 50 Hz.
- Plug & Socket Hardware: Type I (IRAM 2073) & Type C. Argentina's inverted V-prong plug is its own national standard (IRAM 2071/2073), not simply Australia's Type I: the live and neutral contacts are wired in reversed positions compared to the Australian/New Zealand (AS/NZS 3112) and Chinese plugs, and Argentina's 20 A variant uses larger, wider-spaced pins that don't fit Australian sockets. The two standards look alike but are not safely interchangeable.
- International Traveler Guidance: Devices operating on 100–240 V (smartphones, laptops) require only a mechanical pin adapter. Single-voltage appliances from differing voltage regions require a certified step-down/step-up power transformer.
Telecommunications, Dialing & Emergency Dispatch
- International Dialing: The country calling code is +54. Outbound international calls from within the country require dial prefix 00 followed by the destination country code.
- Emergency Dispatch: Consolidated emergency services are reached at 911 (Police: 101, Medical: 107, Fire: 100). Calls are automatically routed to local public safety answering points with emergency vehicle dispatch.
Transportation, Driving Standards & Road Regulations
- Traffic Flow: Road traffic drives on the right (RHT) with Left-Hand Drive (LHD) vehicles.
- Standard Speed Limits: General regulatory speed limits default to 50 km/h (31 mph) in built-up urban and residential zones, 80–100 km/h (50–62 mph) on undivided rural roads, and 110–130 km/h (68–81 mph) on grade-separated divided motorways/expressways (unless lower local limits are posted).
- Safety Requirements: Mandatory seatbelt compliance for all occupants, zero-distraction handheld mobile phone bans while driving, and mandatory in-vehicle warning triangles.
Commerce, Currency & Document Standards
- Official Currency: Legal tender is the Argentine Peso (ARS, $).
- Document & Paper Standards: Standard office printing, official government gazettes, and legal filings strictly utilize ISO 216 A4 (210 × 297 mm). Standard business correspondence pairs with standard business envelopes.
- National Time Zone: Regulated under UTC-3 (ART).
Postal Addressing & Administrative Divisions
- Postal Architecture: Postal delivery utilizes 8 Characters (CPA: A9999AAA, e.g. C1002ABC).
- Standard Address Format: Structured in standardized hierarchy: Recipient Name → Street Address / Building Unit → Postal Code + City/Town → Province/State → Argentine Republic.