How to call Brazil from the UK
- 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 the UK
How to make a call to Brazil from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. From a mobile, the + replaces 00, so the digits after it stay the same.
- 00The UK 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
Rio has three area codes
Pick the code of the part of Rio you call, then add 8 digits.
- Rio 2100 55 21
- Rio 2200 55 22
- Rio 2400 55 24
Choose the right Salvador code
Salvador has five area codes. Each takes 8 more digits.
- Salvador 7100 55 71
- Salvador 7300 55 73
- Salvador 7400 55 74
- Salvador 7500 55 75
- Salvador 7700 55 77
Every city number has 10 digits
Each 2-digit area code takes 8 more digits, so a 10-digit number follows 55.
- Dial 00 55
- Add the 2-digit area code
- Add the 8 local digits
Calling Brazil from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Brazil for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13/min. O2 includes Brazil in its Big Bundle, while EE and Vodafone sell Brazil calls as an add-on.
- O2Big Bundle
- EECalling abroad Add-On
- VodafoneVodafone International
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 122× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.08 mobile |
 | $6.13$0.066 landline · $0.20 mobile with plan |
 | $5.42$0.04 landline · $0.092 mobile with plan |
 | $3.96 |
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 moves by 1 hour when UK clocks change in March and October, as Brazil's clocks stay the same.
- Time difference
- March to October: 4 hours behind London
- October to March: 3 hours behind London
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
- Time zones
- 4
Why a call to Brazil fails
O2 blocks international calls on a £0 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 bars chargeable use outside the monthly and Bolt On allowances. International calls are in that group, so the call fails.
O2, What are spend caps?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 do I call Brazil from the UK, and does calling Brazil cell phones work from a mobile?
Dial +55, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Brazil included in the UK phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UK that we checked includes Brazil in a plan
How much does it cost to call Brazil from the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call São Paulo from the UK?
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 the UK online for free, or make a free call to Brazil?
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 the UK 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 the UK?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 55, then the number
When is the best time to call Brazil?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Brazil. March to October: 4 hours behind London. October to March: 3 hours behind London
Does O2 include calls to Brazil?
With the £15 Big Bundle. Without it, O2 charges $5.42 a minute to a landline and $5.42 to a mobile
Does EE include calls to Brazil?
With the Calling Abroad from the UK add-on. Without it, EE charges $6.13 a minute to a landline and $6.13 to a mobile
Does Vodafone include calls to Brazil?
Yes, up to 500 minutes. Vodafone includes 500 minutes to Brazil with International Saver 500