How to call the USA from Brazil
- From mobile
- +1 xxx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- carrier code + 1 xxx xxx xxxx
From $0.04/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the USA from Brazil
How to make a call to the USA from Brazil: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. From a landline, the exit code is 00 plus your carrier's two-digit code.
- +From a mobile
- 1Country code of the USA
- xxx xxx xxxxThe 10-digit number, area code first
- Claro0021 1
- TIM0041 1
- Vivo0015 1
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +1 212 555 0100
- Mobile
- +1 212 555 0100
Main area codes in the USA
The area code comes right after 1, then the local number
- New York City+1212+1332+1646+1934then 7 digits
- Los Angeles+1213+1310+1323then 7 digits
- Brooklyn+1347+1718then 7 digits
- Chicago+1312+1773+1872then 7 digits
- Houston+1281+1713+1832then 7 digits
- Phoenix+1480+1602+1623then 7 digits
- Philadelphia+1215+1267+1445then 7 digits
- San Antonio+1210+1726then 7 digits
Before you call the USA
Dial New York City by carrier
New York City codes are 212, 332, 646, and 934, then 7 digits.
- Claro0021 1 212
- TIM0041 1 212
- Vivo0015 1 212
Calling a toll free number
To call a USA toll free number from Brazil, dial it as 1 and the 10 digits, after your carrier code on a landline.
Save US contacts with plus one
For calling the USA cell phones, save the contact with +1 and 10 digits; it works from any mobile in Brazil.
- +exit
- 1USA
- 212New York City
- xxx xxxxlocal number
Calling the USA from Brazil without an international plan
Suparelay calls the USA for $0.04/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Brazil charge up to $0.79/min. No carrier in Brazil that we checked includes the USA in a plan, so each call is charged by the minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 19× cheaper | |
 | $0.33 with access code 0021 |
 | $0.096 + tax with access code 0041 |
 | $0.79 with access code 0015 |
Want to call the USA?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the USA
The time now in the USA, and the best hours to call. The time difference changes when the USA starts and ends daylight saving time, in March and in November.
- Time difference
- March to November: 1 hour behind Sao Paulo
- November to March: 2 hours behind Sao Paulo
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 8
Why a call to the USA 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 USA also fails when
- 00 does not work from every country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call the USA from Brazil on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in Brazil
Are calls to the USA included in Brazil phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Brazil that we checked includes the USA in a plan
How much does it cost to call the USA from Brazil?
With no plan, carriers in Brazil charge up to $0.79 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call New York City from Brazil?
For New York City, dial +1 212, then the 7-digit local number
Can I call the USA on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 1 and the 10-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to the USA
Why isn't my call going through to the USA?
The usual causes: 00 does not work from every country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
Is there a free call to the USA, and how to call the USA from Brazil 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 the USA 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 USA without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the USA landline from Brazil?
From a landline in Brazil, dial your carrier's code, then 1 and the number: 0021 with Claro, 0041 with TIM, and 0015 with Vivo
When is the best time to call the USA?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the USA. March to November: 1 hour behind Sao Paulo. November to March: 2 hours behind Sao Paulo
How to call from Brazil to the USA: what is the best way to make an international call?
Dial +1, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, +1 works too