How to call Brazil from the US
- 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 the US
How to make a call to Brazil from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 011The US 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
- 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 Rio, Curitiba, or Fortaleza
Each city code goes right after 55. The code and the 8 local digits make a 10-digit number.
- Rio de Janeiro011 55 21
- Curitiba011 55 41
- Fortaleza011 55 85
Calling Brazil cell phones with +55
Calling Brazil from the USA with a contact saved as +55 works at home and when you travel.
- +exit
- 55Brazil
- 11São Paulo
- xxxx xxxxlocal number
Calling Brazil from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Brazil for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. No US carrier we checked includes Brazil in a plan, so each one needs its add-on or charges for every minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 80× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.08 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax |
 | $3.00 + tax |
 | $1.99 + 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. The time difference to New York changes only when US clocks move in March and November.
- Time difference
- March to November: 1 hour ahead of New York
- November to March: 2 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
- Time zones
- 4
Why a call to Brazil fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom 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 the USA mobile or a US cell phone?
Dial +55, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Brazil included in the USA phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Brazil in a plan
How much does it cost to call Brazil from the USA?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call São Paulo from the USA?
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
How to call Brazil from the USA 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 the USA 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 USA?
From a landline in the US, 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 New York. November to March: 2 hours ahead of New York
How do I call Brazil from the US?
Dial 011 55, then the number. From a mobile, +55 works too
How to call to Brazil from the USA?
The country code of Brazil is +55
How to make an international call to Brazil?
Dial 011 55, then the number. From a mobile, +55 works too
How to call to Brazil from a US mobile?
Dial +55, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Does AT&T include calls to Brazil?
With the AT&T International Calling. Without it, AT&T charges $4.00 a minute to a landline and $4.00 to a mobile