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Brazil country code: +55
- Exit code from Brazil: 00 + a 2-digit carrier code (for example 0021)
- Time zone: BRT (UTC−3)
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What is the country code for Brazil?
The country code for Brazil is +55. To call Brazil from the United States, dial 011 55 followed by the local number with its leading 0 + carrier code removed. From a mobile, dial +55 directly. A Brazil number in full international format looks like +55 11 91234 5678.
Brazil at a glance
- Country calling code
- +55
- ISO country code
- BR
- Exit code (dialling out of Brazil)
- 00 + a 2-digit carrier code (for example 0021)
- The prefix people in this country dial to reach another country.
- National trunk prefix
- 0 + carrier code
- Drop the 0 + carrier code when dialling from abroad.
- Number length
- 10 digits for landlines, 11 for mobiles (mobiles carry an extra leading 9)
- Time zone
- BRT (UTC−3)
Dialing
How to call Brazil: step by step
The full sequence is: exit code + 55 + local number (minus the leading 0 + carrier code).
- 1
Dial your exit code
From the United States and Canada that is 011. From most of Europe, Asia, and Africa it is 00. On any mobile you can simply press and hold 0 to get a + instead, which works from anywhere. - 2
Dial 55
55 is the country calling code for Brazil. It never changes and it is the same from every country in the world. - 3
Drop the leading 0 + carrier code
Numbers written for domestic use in Brazil start with a 0 + carrier code. That is a national trunk prefix, not part of the number; remove it when dialling from abroad. 11 3123 4567 is what you dial after +55. - 4
Check the time first
Brazil is on BRT (UTC−3). Business calls placed outside local working hours are the most common reason an international call goes unanswered.
Worth knowing
Brazil is the one country where you must pick a long-distance carrier: domestically you dial 0 + carrier code + area code. From abroad you skip all of that and dial +55 directly.
Number format
What a Brazil phone number looks like
The examples below are format patterns showing digit grouping. They are not working numbers.
| Type | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | +55 XX XXXX XXXX | +55 11 3123 4567 |
| Mobile | +55 XX 9XXXX XXXX | +55 11 91234 5678 |
City codes
Brazil area and city codes
Written domestically these carry a leading 0 + carrier code. Drop it when dialling from abroad.
| City / region | Code | Dial from abroad |
|---|---|---|
| São Paulo | 0 + carrier code11 | +55 11 |
| Rio de Janeiro | 0 + carrier code21 | +55 21 |
| Brasília | 0 + carrier code61 | +55 61 |
| Belo Horizonte | 0 + carrier code31 | +55 31 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Brazil?
The country code for Brazil is +55. Written in full international (E.164) format, a Brazil number looks like +55 11 91234 5678.
How do I call Brazil from the United States?
Dial 011, then 55, then the local number with its leading 0 + carrier code removed. From a mobile you can dial +55 directly instead of 011.
How many digits is a Brazil phone number?
10 digits for landlines, 11 for mobiles (mobiles carry an extra leading 9). Written internationally it becomes +55 followed by that national number.
Do I keep the 0 when calling Brazil from abroad?
No. The leading 0 + carrier code is a domestic trunk prefix. Dial +55 followed by the number with the 0 + carrier code removed. Including it is the single most common reason calls to Brazil fail.
What time is it in Brazil?
Brazil is on BRT (UTC−3). Check the local time before calling; the safe business window is roughly 9am to 5pm local.
Sources
- ITU-T Recommendation E.164 — The international public telecommunication numbering plan — International Telecommunication UnionThe international number format, the 15-digit maximum, and how country codes and national numbers compose.
- ITU-T International Numbering Resources — International Telecommunication UnionThe assignment of country calling codes and the published national numbering plans they belong to.
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