How to call Portugal from the US
- 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 the US
How to make a call to Portugal from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Portuguese numbers have no leading 0 to drop after 351, so dial all 9 digits as shown.
- 011The US exit code
- 351Country code of Portugal
- 21Lisbon
- xxx xxxxLocal 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
- 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 Lisbon and Porto numbers
Lisbon and Porto take 7 more digits after their code.
- Lisbon011 351 21
- Porto011 351 22
Mind the time difference
Daylight saving time moves the gap to Portugal between 4 and 5 hours ahead of New York.
Save Portuguese contacts with +351
Calling Portugal cell phones works the same way. To call Portugal from the USA, save the number as +351 and 9 digits.
Calling Portugal from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Portugal for $0.10/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 Portugal in a plan, so each one needs an add-on for this route.
- AT&TInternational Calling
- T-MobileStateside International
- VerizonGlobal Calling
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 40× cheaper | $0.10 landline$0.29 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax |
 | $3.00 + tax |
 | $1.99 + tax |
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
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 5 hours ahead of New York
- March 8 to March 29: 4 hours ahead of New York
- October 25 to November 1: 4 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 2
Why a call to Portugal 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 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 US cell phone or mobile?
Dial +351, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Portugal included in the US phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Portugal in a plan
How much does it cost to call Portugal from the US?
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 Lisbon from the US?
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
How to call Portugal from the US 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 the US 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 US?
From a landline in the US, 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 New York. March 8 to March 29: 4 hours ahead of New York. October 25 to November 1: 4 hours ahead of New York
How to make an international call to Portugal?
The country code of Portugal is +351
How to call to Portugal from the USA?
Dial 011 351, then the 9-digit number. From a mobile, +351 works too
How do I call Portugal from the US?
Dial 011 351, then the 9-digit number. From a mobile, +351 works too