How to call Portugal from the UK
- From mobile
- +351 xx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 351 xx xxx xxxx
From $0.10/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Portugal from the UK
How to make a call to Portugal from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Portuguese numbers have no leading 0 to drop, so dial all 9 digits as they are.
- 00The UK exit code
- 351Country code of Portugal
- 21Lisbon
- xxx xx xxLocal number
- 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
- 00 351 21 234 5678
Main area codes in Portugal
The area code comes right after 351, then the local number
- Lisbon00 35121then 7 digits
- Porto00 35122then 7 digits
- Braga00 35125300 351257then 6 digits
- Coimbra00 351239then 6 digits
- Leiria00 351244then 6 digits
- Setúbal00 351265then 6 digits
- Funchal00 351291then 6 digits
- Viseu00 351232then 6 digits
Before you call Portugal
Calling Portugal cell phones
On a UK mobile, type + and skip the exit code.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 351
- Dial the 9-digit number
Dial Faro, Aveiro, and Évora
These three codes take 6 more digits after the code.
- Faro00 351 289
- Aveiro00 351 234
- Évora00 351 266
Braga has two area codes
Both codes take 6 more digits, so check which one your contact has.
- Braga00 351 253
- Braga00 351 257
Calling Portugal from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Portugal for $0.10/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $0.33/min. O2 includes Portugal in its plans, while EE and Vodafone sell it as an add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 3× cheaper | $0.10 landline$0.29 mobile |
 | $0.33$0.04 landline · $0.066 mobile with plan |
 | $0.30 |
 | $0.32 |
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. There is no time difference with the UK, as both change clocks for daylight saving time together.
- Time difference
- All year: the same time as London
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 2
Why a call to Portugal 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 Portugal also fails when
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call Portugal from the UK mobile or cell phone?
Dial +351, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Portugal included in the UK phone plans?
On some plans. O2 includes calls to Portugal in its plans. EE and Vodafone charge less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call Portugal from the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $0.33 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Lisbon from the UK?
For Lisbon, dial 00 351 21, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Portugal?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, 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
How to call Portugal from the UK for free, with a free call to Portugal?
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 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 Portugal without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Portugal landline from the UK?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 351, then the 9-digit number
How do I call Portugal from the UK with an international call to Portugal?
Dial 00 351, then the 9-digit number. From a mobile, +351 works too
When is the best time to call Portugal?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Portugal. All year: the same time as London
Does O2 include calls to Portugal?
Yes, up to 500 minutes. O2 includes 500 minutes to Portugal with £30 Rolling plan