051 area code — La Serena
051 is the local dialing code used in La Serena, Chile. It falls within Coquimbo. Numbers are written internationally as +56 51.
* Chile spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call La Serena
- From abroad
- +56 51 XXX XXXX
- Within Chile
- 051 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +56
About the 051 area code
A full number here takes the form +56 51 XXX XXXX — the 51 identifies La Serena within Chile's numbering plan.
Area codes like 051 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 Chile number. To actually receive an SMS on a Chile number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is La Serena?
La Serena uses the area code 051, written internationally as +56 51.
How do I call La Serena from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +56 51, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in La Serena?
La Serena is in the America/Coyhaique time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 051 a mobile or a landline code?
051 is a geographic (landline) area code for La Serena. Mobile numbers in Chile use their own separate prefixes.