How to call the UK from Brazil
- From mobile
- +44 xx xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- carrier code + 44 xx xxxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the UK from Brazil
How to make a call to the UK from Brazil: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 from a UK area code after 44, so London and Birmingham give a 10-digit number.
- Fails
- 0021 44 020 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 0021 44 20 xxxx xxxx
- +From a mobile
- 44Country code of the UK
- xx xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- Claro0021 44
- TIM0041 44
- Vivo0015 44
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +44 20 7946 0018
- Mobile
- +44 20 7946 0018
Main area codes in the UK
The area code comes right after 44, then the local number
- London+4420then the local number
- Birmingham+44121then the local number
- Glasgow+44141then the local number
- Manchester+44161then the local number
- Sheffield+44114then the local number
- Leeds+44113then the local number
- Edinburgh+44131then the local number
- Liverpool+44151then the local number
Before you call the UK
Other city codes from Claro
Each city keeps its own code after 44. Use your own carrier code with TIM or Vivo.
- Manchester0021 44 161
- Glasgow0021 44 141
- Edinburgh0021 44 131
Calling the UK cell phones
To reach UK cell phones from a landline in Brazil, dial your carrier code, 44, then the number without the 0.
Toll free numbers from Brazil
To call a UK toll free number from Brazil, dial it like any UK number, without the 0. A number that does not take calls from abroad fails.
Calling the UK from Brazil without an international plan
Suparelay calls the UK for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Brazil charge up to $1.37/min. No carrier in Brazil that we checked includes the UK in a plan, so each call needs a carrier code.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 27× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.07 mobile |
 | $0.71 with access code 0021 |
 | $0.44 + tax with access code 0041 |
 | $1.37 with access code 0015 |
Want to call the UK?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the UK
The time now in the UK, and the best hours to call. Daylight saving time moves UK clocks in March and October, so the time difference to Sao Paulo is 3 or 4 hours.
- Time difference
- March to October: 4 hours ahead of Sao Paulo
- October to March: 3 hours ahead of Sao Paulo
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to the UK fails
Dial 00, a carrier code, then the country code
To choose the carrier for a call abroad, dial 00, then the two-digit carrier code, then the country code. Other ways to dial exist, such as a preselected carrier or the + sign.
Anatel, Código de Seleção de Prestadora (CSP)Enable international calls on Claro
On Claro, enable international calls before calling another country.
Claro, Como faço para realizar ligações de longa distância internacionaisFrom any country, a call to the UK also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call the UK from a Brazil cell phone or mobile?
Dial +44, then the number. It works from any mobile in Brazil
Are calls to the UK included in Brazil phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Brazil that we checked includes the UK in a plan
How much does it cost to call the UK from Brazil?
With no plan, carriers in Brazil charge up to $1.37 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Birmingham from Brazil, or call London?
For London, dial +44 20, then the local number
- 00exit
- 21Claro
- 44UK
- 121Birmingham
- xxx xxxxlocal number
Can I call the UK on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 44 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to the UK
Why isn't my call going through to the UK?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number, 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 the UK from Brazil for free? Is there a free call to the UK?
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 the UK from Brazil on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in the UK without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the UK landline from Brazil?
From a landline in Brazil, dial your carrier's code, then 44 and the number: 0021 with Claro, 0041 with TIM, and 0015 with Vivo
When is the best time to call the UK?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the UK. March to October: 4 hours ahead of Sao Paulo. October to March: 3 hours ahead of Sao Paulo
How do I call the UK from Brazil? How to make an international call to the UK?
Dial +44, then the number. From a mobile, +44 works too