Chile
Latin America & the Caribbean · 18 specs
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Chile (CL / CHL / 152) operates on a 220 V / 50 Hz electrical grid using Type C and Italian-style Type L sockets. Traffic drives on the right (RHT). The official currency is the Chilean Peso (CLP, $), country calling code is +56 (exit code 00), emergency dispatch is 133 (Police) / 131 (Ambulance) / 132 (Fire), and document standard is ISO 216 A4.
Source: SEC (Superintendencia de Electricidad y Combustibles) / Subtel / ISO 3166-1 / CorreosChile · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Official English Name | Republic of Chile ISO 3166-1 |
| Local Endonym | República de Chile |
| ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2 | CL |
| ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3 | CHL |
| ISO 3166-1 Numeric / UN M49 | 152 UN M49 (Code 419) |
| Country Calling Code | +56 Subtel (ITU-T E.164) |
| International Exit Code (IDD) | 00 dial prefix for international calls |
| Internet ccTLD | .cl NIC Chile |
| Vehicle Registration Code | RCH UNECE Standard |
| National Currency (ISO 4217) | Chilean Peso (CLP, $) No subunits (cents abolished) |
| Mains Electricity Standard | 220 V (±7%), 50 Hz SEC Standard (Pliego Técnico) |
| Electrical Plug Sockets | Type C (Europlug) & Type L (Italian 3-in-line) 10 A / 16 A, 250 V |
| Road Traffic Driving Side | Right-Hand Traffic (RHT / LHD) Ley de Tránsito 18.290 |
| Primary Measurement System | Metric (SI) INN Standard |
| Standard Office Paper Format | ISO 216 A4 (210 × 297 mm) & Carta NCh Standard |
| Emergency Numbers | 133 (Carabineros Police) / 131 (SAMU) / 132 (Bomberos) Emergency Dispatch |
| Postal Code Regex / Format | 7 Digits (NNNNNNN, e.g. 8320000 Santiago) CorreosChile Standard |
| Primary Time Zones | UTC-3 (Continental Summer) / UTC-4 (Winter) & UTC-6 (Easter Island) DST observed |
Electrical Grid, Voltage & Plug Compatibility
- Nominal Grid Parameters: Operates on a single-phase standard of 220 V (±7%), 50 Hz.
- Plug & Socket Hardware: Type C (Europlug) & Type L (Italian 3-in-line). Uses Italian-style Type L 3-in-line sockets alongside Type C Europlugs.
- 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 +56. 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 112. 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 Chilean Peso (CLP, $).
- Document & Paper Standards: Standard office printing, official government gazettes, and legal filings strictly utilize ISO 216 A4 (210 × 297 mm) & Carta. Standard business correspondence pairs with standard business envelopes.
- National Time Zone: Regulated under Standard time.
Postal Addressing & Administrative Divisions
- Postal Architecture: Postal delivery utilizes 7 Digits (NNNNNNN, e.g. 8320000 Santiago).
- Standard Address Format: Structured in standardized hierarchy: Recipient Name → Street Address / Building Unit → Postal Code + City/Town → Province/State → Republic of Chile.