How to call Brazil from India
- From mobile
- +55 xx xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 55 xx xxxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Brazil from India
How to make a call to Brazil from India: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. From a mobile in India, type + instead of 00 and the phone adds the exit code for you.
- 00India exit code
- 55Country code of Brazil
- 11São Paulo
- xxxx xxxxLocal number
- 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
- 00 55 11 2345 6789
Main area codes in Brazil
The area code comes right after 55, then the local number
- São Paulo00 5511then 8 digits
- Rio de Janeiro00 552100 552200 5524then 8 digits
- Salvador00 557100 557300 557400 557500 5577then 8 digits
- Fortaleza00 558500 5588then 8 digits
- Curitiba00 5541then 8 digits
- Recife00 558100 5587then 8 digits
- Belém00 559100 559300 5594then 8 digits
- São Luís00 559800 5599then 8 digits
Before you call Brazil
Pick the right Brazilian area code
Each 2-digit area code is followed by an 8-digit local number, a 10-digit number in all.
- São Paulo00 55 11
- Rio de Janeiro00 55 21
- Curitiba00 55 41
Calling Brazil cell phones from India
A + takes the place of 00 on a mobile.
- Press and hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 55
- Dial the area code and the number
Calling Brazil from India without an international plan
Suparelay calls Brazil for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in India charge up to $0.18/min. Airtel, Jio, and Vi include Brazil in no plan, so each call bills at the rate without a plan.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 3× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.08 mobile |
 | $0.12 + tax |
 | $0.10 + tax |
 | $0.18 + tax |
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
- Time difference
- All year: 8.5 hours behind Kolkata
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
- Time zones
- 4
Why a call to Brazil fails
New Vi postpaid lines need physical verification for ISD
A new Vi postpaid line does not get international calls until Vi verifies the subscriber in person. This applies to every destination.
Vi, Postpaid Terms and ConditionsVi postpaid ISD discount ends during national roaming
The discounted ISD rate of a Vi postpaid plan or pack applies only on the home network. During national roaming, Vi charges the standard ISD rate for every destination.
Vi, Postpaid ISD Call Rates & ISD CodesFrom 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 India cell phone or mobile?
Dial +55, then the number. It works from any mobile in India
Are calls to Brazil included in India phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in India that we checked includes Brazil in a plan
How much does it cost to call Brazil from India?
With no plan, carriers in India charge up to $0.18 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call São Paulo from India?
For São Paulo, dial 00 55 11, then the 8-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Brazil?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, 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
How to call Brazil from India for free, and is a free call to Brazil possible?
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 India 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 India?
From a landline in India, dial 00 55, then the number
When is the best time to call Brazil, and what is the time difference?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Brazil. All year: 8.5 hours behind Kolkata
How do I call Brazil from India with an international call to Brazil?
Dial 00 55, then the number. From a mobile, +55 works too