How to Call Brazil
Calling Brazil: [exit code] 55 [local number].
Brazil Country Code: +55
Quick answer
To call Brazil, dial your international exit code, then 55, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 55 11 96123 4567.
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Dialing format
00 55 11 96123 4567
Exit code • Country code • Local number
Exit code
00 or +
Use your country exit code, or + on mobile
Country code
+55
Brazil's international calling code
Local number
11 96123 4567
Enter the local number without the country code
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+55 11 96123 4567
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Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Brazil correctly helps your conversation start smoothly. This guide covers the essential dialing steps, including country and area codes that are easy to miss. By the end, you’ll be ready to connect confidently with anyone in Brazil - whether you’re calling Brasília or anywhere else.
Step-by-Step Dialing Guide
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Brazil from anywhere in the world
Dial your country's exit code
Start with your country's international dialing prefix (often 00 or 011, or use + on mobile).
Add Brazil's country code
Dial the country code +55 for Brazil.
Enter the local phone number
Dial the local phone number in Brazil (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Complete dialing format
Full format: [exit code] 55 [local number] - For example: 00 55 612 345 678
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Calling Brazil: Calling Code, Local Time & More
Calling Code
+55
Capital of Brazil
Brasília
Region
Americas (South America)
Currency of Brazil
Brazilian real (R$)
Brazil Time Zones
UTC-05:00, UTC-04:00, UTC-03:00, UTC-02:00
Current time
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City & Area Codes for Brazil
| City / Region | Area Code |
|---|---|
| Belém | 55-91 |
| Belo Horizonte | 55-31 |
| Blumenau | 55-47 |
| Brasília | 55-61 |
| Campinas | 55-19 |
| Curitiba | 55-41 |
| Florianópolis | 55-48 |
| Fortaleza | 55-85 |
| Goiania | 55-62 |
| Macáe | 55-24 |
| Manaus | 55-92 |
| Niteroi | 55-21 |
| Porto Alegre | 55-51 |
| Recife | 55-81 |
| Rio de Janeiro | 55-21 |
| Roraima | 55-95 |
| Salvador | 55-71 |
| Santo Andre | 55-11 |
| Santos | 55-13 |
| São José dos Campos | 55-12 |
Show all 22 Brazil area codes
| São Paulo | 55-11 |
| Vitória | 55-27 |
