Brazil Calling Code
is +55
Reaching São Paulo, Rio, or Bahia? Brazil answers on +55, and Intercalling connects you at cheap per minute rates with pay as you go pricing. Work through the DDD system and ring any mobile or landline straight from your browser.
Dialing Brazil, One Step at a Time
Brazil routes calls through a 2-digit area code scheme called DDD. Follow these steps to get connected.
Exit Code
Begin with 011 from the US or Canada, or 00 across Europe.
Brazil Code (+55)
Enter +55 so the call lands in Brazil.
DDD & Number
Add the 2-digit DDD, such as 11, followed by the local number.Mobile numbers nearly always open with a 9.
The 9th Digit Rule (Nono Dígito)
Brazilian mobiles run to 9 digits, whereas landlines stop at 8. In practice, nearly every mobile number begins with the digit 9.
Brazil DDD Codes for Top Cities
The area codes you will reach for most often.
| City | Region | DDD |
|---|---|---|
| São Paulo | Southeast | 11 |
| Rio de Janeiro | Southeast | 21 |
| Belo Horizonte | Minas Gerais | 31 |
| Salvador | Bahia | 71 |
| Brasília | Federal District | 61 |
| City | Region | DDD |
|---|---|---|
| Curitiba | Paraná | 41 |
| Fortaleza | Ceará | 85 |
| Recife | Pernambuco | 81 |
| Porto Alegre | Rio Grande do Sul | 51 |
| Manaus | Amazonas | 92 |
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- Reach every DDD code from 11 to 99
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the country code for Brazil?
Brazil's country calling code is +55, and every call placed through Intercalling bills at a clear per minute rate.
Do I need a Carrier Selection Code (CSP) to call Brazil?
No. CSP codes such as 21, 15, and 41 only matter for long-distance calls placed from inside Brazil. Calling from abroad with Intercalling, all you enter is +55, the DDD code, and the number.
How do I reach a mobile in São Paulo?
São Paulo sits under DDD 11, and its mobiles carry 9 digits beginning with 9. The full pattern is +55 11 9XXXX-XXXX.
Why do mobile numbers have 9 digits?
Brazil prefixed mobile numbers with an extra 9th digit, the number 9, to expand capacity. The change covers every mobile phone across the country.
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