How to call Brazil from Canada
- From mobile
- +55 xx xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 55 xx xxxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Brazil from Canada
How to make a call to Brazil from Canada: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 011Canada exit code
- 55Country code of Brazil
- xx xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +55 xx xxxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +55 11 2345 6789
- Mobile
- +55 11 2345 6789
- Landline
- 011 55 11 2345 6789
Main area codes in Brazil
The area code comes right after 55, then the local number
- São Paulo011 5511then 8 digits
- Rio de Janeiro011 5521011 5522011 5524then 8 digits
- Salvador011 5571011 5573011 5574011 5575011 5577then 8 digits
- Fortaleza011 5585011 5588then 8 digits
- Curitiba011 5541then 8 digits
- Recife011 5581011 5587then 8 digits
- Belém011 5591011 5593011 5594then 8 digits
- São Luís011 5598011 5599then 8 digits
Before you call Brazil
Dial São Paulo with 011 55 11
A 10-digit number is the area code 11 plus 8 digits, right after 55.
- 011exit
- 55Brazil
- 11São Paulo
- xxxx xxxxlocal number
Rio and Salvador have several codes
Rio de Janeiro also takes 22 or 24, and Salvador also takes 73, 74, 75, or 77.
- Rio de Janeiro011 55 21
- Salvador011 55 71
- Fortaleza011 55 85
- Curitiba011 55 41
Save Brazilian contacts with +55
Calling Brazil cell phones works from any Canadian mobile with +55 and the number.
Calling Brazil from Canada without an international plan
Suparelay calls Brazil for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.39/min. Bell Mobility, Freedom Mobile, and Rogers each need an add-on for Brazil, or they charge per minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 47× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.08 mobile |
 | $1.76 + tax$0.14 + tax with plan |
 | $1.76 + tax |
 | $2.39 + tax$0.035 + tax with plan |
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. The time difference changes twice a year, because Canada moves its clocks in March and November and Brazil does not.
- Time difference
- March to November: 1 hour ahead of Toronto
- November to March: 2 hours ahead of Toronto
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
- Time zones
- 4
Why a call to Brazil fails
Bell can block calls abroad
A Bell Mobility line can have an international calling restriction. Remove it in your long distance add-ons in MyBell before you call abroad.
Bell, What are Bell Mobility's long distance rates?From any country, a call to Brazil also fails when
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call Brazil from Canada cell phone or mobile?
Dial +55, then the number. It works from any mobile in Canada
Are calls to Brazil included in Canada phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Canada that we checked includes Brazil in a plan
How much does it cost to call Brazil from Canada?
With no plan, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.39 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call São Paulo from Canada?
For São Paulo, dial 011 55 11, then the 8-digit local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Brazil?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 55. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +55 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 55 and the number
Can I call Brazil on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 55 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Brazil
Why isn't my call going through to Brazil?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
Free call to Brazil: how to call Brazil from Canada for free?
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 to call Brazil from Canada on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Brazil without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Brazil landline from Canada?
From a landline in Canada, dial 011 55, then the number
When is the best time to call Brazil?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Brazil. March to November: 1 hour ahead of Toronto. November to March: 2 hours ahead of Toronto
International call to Brazil: how do I call Brazil from Canada?
Dial 011 55, then the number. From a mobile, +55 works too