0261 area code — Mendoza
In Argentina, the area code 0261 covers Mendoza. It falls within Mendoza. Numbers are written internationally as +54 261.
* Argentina spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call Mendoza
- From abroad
- +54 261 XXX XXXX
- Within Argentina
- 0261 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +54
About the 0261 area code
When you see a number beginning +54 261, it belongs to Mendoza: the 54 is Argentina's country calling code and 261 is the area code.
Area codes like 0261 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local Argentina number. To actually receive an SMS on a Argentina number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Mendoza?
Mendoza uses the area code 0261, written internationally as +54 261.
How do I call Mendoza from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +54 261, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Mendoza?
Mendoza is in the America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0261 a mobile or a landline code?
0261 is a geographic (landline) area code for Mendoza. Mobile numbers in Argentina use their own separate prefixes.