How to Call Brazil 🇧🇷
Brazil's country code is +55. The full recipe and the local quirks that make calls fail, below.
Quick dialing format
[exit code] + 55 + [number]
| From US & Canada | 011 55 ... |
| From UK & most of Europe | 00 55 ... |
| From Japan | 010 55 ... |
| From any mobile or browser | +55 ... |
The leading zero rule
Drop the leading 0 from the two-digit area code. São Paulo 011 becomes +55 11.
Area codes in Brazil
| Place | Area code |
|---|---|
| São Paulo | 11 |
| Rio de Janeiro | 21 |
| BrasÃlia | 61 |
| Belo Horizonte | 31 |
Calling mobile numbers
Brazilian mobiles are 9 digits and always start with 9 (after the area code). A São Paulo mobile is +55 11 9xxxx xxxx. Landlines are 8 digits and start 2 to 5.
Time zones and when to call
Most of the population lives on BrasÃlia time (UTC-3). Brazil abolished daylight saving in 2019, so the offset to the US and Europe shifts twice a year as those regions change clocks.
The cheapest ways to call Brazil
Carrier international rates are the most expensive way to make this call. If the person you're calling uses WhatsApp or Telegram, an app-to-app call is free over any internet connection. To reach a regular Brazil phone number, use a VoIP service or call straight from a web dialer: our guides to calling from your computer and calling from your browser cover the options, and free online calls explains what the free routes really cost.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Brazil?
The country code is +55. From a mobile or browser dialer, dial +55 followed by the local number. From a landline, dial your country's exit code first (011 from the US and Canada, 00 from most of Europe).
Do I drop the leading zero when calling Brazil?
Drop the leading 0 from the two-digit area code. São Paulo 011 becomes +55 11.
How do I call a mobile number in Brazil?
Brazilian mobiles are 9 digits and always start with 9 (after the area code). A São Paulo mobile is +55 11 9xxxx xxxx. Landlines are 8 digits and start 2 to 5.
What is the cheapest way to call Brazil?
Internet calling beats carrier international rates by a wide margin. If both sides use the same app (WhatsApp, Telegram), the call is free. To reach a regular phone number, a VoIP service or browser-based dialer charges a small per-minute rate instead of carrier international pricing.