Latin America · PE
Peru country code: +51
- Exit code from Peru: 00
- Time zone: PET (UTC−5, no DST)
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What is the country code for Peru?
The country code for Peru is +51. To call Peru from the United States, dial 011 51 followed by the local number with its leading 0 removed. From a mobile, dial +51 directly. A Peru number in full international format looks like +51 912 345 678.
Peru at a glance
- Country calling code
- +51
- ISO country code
- PE
- Exit code (dialling out of Peru)
- 00
- The prefix people in this country dial to reach another country.
- National trunk prefix
- 0
- Drop the 0 when dialling from abroad.
- Number length
- 8 digits in Lima, 7 elsewhere; mobiles are 9 digits
- Time zone
- PET (UTC−5, no DST)
Dialing
How to call Peru: step by step
The full sequence is: exit code + 51 + local number (minus the leading 0).
- 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 51
51 is the country calling code for Peru. It never changes and it is the same from every country in the world. - 3
Drop the leading 0
Numbers written for domestic use in Peru start with a 0. That is a national trunk prefix, not part of the number; remove it when dialling from abroad. 1 234 5678 is what you dial after +51. - 4
Check the time first
Peru is on PET (UTC−5, no DST). Business calls placed outside local working hours are the most common reason an international call goes unanswered.
Number format
What a Peru phone number looks like
The examples below are format patterns showing digit grouping. They are not working numbers.
| Type | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | +51 1 XXX XXXX | +51 1 234 5678 |
| Mobile | +51 9XX XXX XXX | +51 912 345 678 |
City codes
Peru area and city codes
Written domestically these carry a leading 0. Drop it when dialling from abroad.
| City / region | Code | Dial from abroad |
|---|---|---|
| Lima | 01 | +51 1 |
| Arequipa | 054 | +51 54 |
| Cusco | 084 | +51 84 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Peru?
The country code for Peru is +51. Written in full international (E.164) format, a Peru number looks like +51 912 345 678.
How do I call Peru from the United States?
Dial 011, then 51, then the local number with its leading 0 removed. From a mobile you can dial +51 directly instead of 011.
How many digits is a Peru phone number?
8 digits in Lima, 7 elsewhere; mobiles are 9 digits. Written internationally it becomes +51 followed by that national number.
Do I keep the 0 when calling Peru from abroad?
No. The leading 0 is a domestic trunk prefix. Dial +51 followed by the number with the 0 removed. Including it is the single most common reason calls to Peru fail.
What time is it in Peru?
Peru is on PET (UTC−5, no DST). 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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