How to call Brazil
- From mobile
- +55 xx xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 55 xx xxxx xxxx
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How to call Brazil from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Brazil from abroad
How to make a call to Brazil from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. Every Brazilian mobile number has had a leading 9 since 14 February 2017, so a mobile has 9 digits after the area code.
- 00Exit code
- 55Country code of Brazil
- 11São Paulo
- 9xxxx xxxxMobile number
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call Brazil
Area codes of the big cities
Dial the 2-digit area code right after 55.
- São Paulo+55 11
- Rio de Janeiro+55 21
- Curitiba+55 41
- Salvador+55 71
- Fortaleza+55 85
Ask for a number with an area code
A 0800 number is a toll-free number for companies, and it often fails from abroad.
- Fails
- +55 0800 12 3456
- Works
- +55 11 xxxx xxxx
How to call Brazil number
A landline is 10 digits: 2 for the area code and 8 for the number.
- Dial +55
- Dial the 2-digit area code
- Dial the 8-digit number
How Brazil phone numbers work
- Landlines
- Written as (11) 2345-6789: a 2-digit area code, then an 8-digit number that starts with 2, 3, 4, or 5
- Mobiles
- Written as (11) 96123-4567. Anatel finished adding the leading 9 to every mobile number on 14 February 2017
- Toll-free numbers
- Written as 0800 12 3456. Anatel's rule makes the company being called pay for it, not you
Want to call Brazil?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Brazil
The time now in Brazil, and the best hours to call. If your country changes its clocks, the time difference to Brazil changes with them, because Brazil does not.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
- Time zones
- 4
Holidays in Brazil
Offices close on these days by law
- Oct12Our Lady of AparecidaMonday
- Nov2All Souls' DayMonday
- Nov15Republic Proclamation DaySunday
- Nov20National Day of Zumbi and Black AwarenessFriday
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Jan1Universal Fraternization DayFriday
Why a call to Brazil fails
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Europe and most of the world when you call Brazil. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011 instead.
The number does not take calls from abroad
0800 numbers, Brazil's toll-free range for companies, often cannot be reached from outside the country.
Questions
How do I call Brazil from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 55 and the number
Which exit code do I dial before 55?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call a Brazil mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +55, then the number
Why does my call to Brazil not go through?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Brazil now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Brazil. Most of Brazil keeps the time of Sao Paulo. Brazil has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call Brazil?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Brazil. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Is there a free call to a Brazil mobile number?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How do I type +55 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 55 and the number. It works the same in every country
Can I make a WhatsApp call to Brazil?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Brazil needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to make an international call to Brazil?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call to Brazil from a landline?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How do you call Brazil number from abroad?
Dial your exit code, then 55 and the number
What's the best way to make an online internet call to a Brazil number?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Brazil. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call