How to call Portugal from Canada
- From mobile
- +351 xx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 351 xx xxx xxxx
From $0.10/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Portugal from Canada
How to make a call to Portugal from Canada: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Portuguese numbers have 9 digits and no leading 0, so dial them as written after 351.
- 011Canada exit code
- 351Country code of Portugal
- xx xxx xxxxThe 9-digit number, area code first
- From a mobile: +351 xx xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +351 21 234 5678
- Mobile
- +351 21 234 5678
- Landline
- 011 351 21 234 5678
Main area codes in Portugal
The area code comes right after 351, then the local number
- Lisbon011 35121then 7 digits
- Porto011 35122then 7 digits
- Braga011 351253011 351257then 6 digits
- Coimbra011 351239then 6 digits
- Leiria011 351244then 6 digits
- Setúbal011 351265then 6 digits
- Funchal011 351291then 6 digits
- Viseu011 351232then 6 digits
Before you call Portugal
Dial a Lisbon landline
Lisbon takes 7 more digits after its code.
- 011exit
- 351Portugal
- 21Lisbon
- xxx xx xxlocal number
Other cities take 6 more digits
Only Lisbon and Porto take 7. Coimbra, Faro, and Funchal take 6 after their code.
- Coimbra011 351 239
- Faro011 351 289
- Funchal011 351 291
Calling Portugal cell phones
Calling Portugal cell phones from a Canadian mobile takes the plus sign and 9 digits.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 351
- Dial the 9-digit number
Calling Portugal from Canada without an international plan
Suparelay calls Portugal for $0.10/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Canada charge up to $1.44/min. Bell Mobility, Freedom Mobile, and Rogers each sell an add-on for Portugal, and without it every minute costs the full rate.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 14× cheaper | $0.10 landline$0.29 mobile |
 | $1.05 + tax$0.035 + tax with plan |
 | $1.05 + tax$0.25 + tax with plan |
 | $1.44 + tax$0.07 + tax with plan |
Want to call Portugal?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Portugal
The time now in Portugal, and the best hours to call. Daylight saving time changes the time difference between Toronto and Portugal from 4 hours to 5.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 5 hours ahead of Toronto
- March 8 to March 29: 4 hours ahead of Toronto
- October 25 to November 1: 4 hours ahead of Toronto
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 2
Why a call to Portugal 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 Portugal also fails when
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How do I call Portugal from Canada on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +351, then the number. It works from any mobile in Canada
Are calls to Portugal included in Canada phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Canada that we checked includes Portugal in a plan
How much does it cost to call Portugal from Canada?
With no plan, carriers in Canada charge up to $1.44 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Lisbon from Canada?
For Lisbon, dial 011 351 21, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Portugal?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 351. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +351 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 351 and the 9-digit number
Can I call Portugal on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 351 and the 9-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to Portugal
Why isn't my call going through to Portugal?
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 Portugal: how to call Portugal 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 Portugal 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 Portugal without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Portugal landline from Canada?
From a landline in Canada, dial 011 351, then the 9-digit number
When is the best time to call Portugal?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Portugal. Most of the year: 5 hours ahead of Toronto. March 8 to March 29: 4 hours ahead of Toronto. October 25 to November 1: 4 hours ahead of Toronto
How to make an international call to Portugal?
Dial 011 351, then the 9-digit number. From a mobile, +351 works too