Brazil Phone Number Format

Country code +55 — Complete guide to Brazil phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.

Number Format Overview

Phone numbers in Brazil use the international country code +55. When dialing from outside Brazil, you must include this country code before the local number.

International Format

+55 [area code] [local number]

From the United States

011 55 [area code] [local number]
When dialing a number within Brazil, local dialing rules apply. You may need to include a trunk prefix (often 0) before the area code for domestic calls, but you should omit this prefix when dialing internationally.

Mobile vs. Landline Numbers

Mobile Numbers

Mobile phone numbers in Brazil typically:

  • Begin with specific mobile prefixes
  • May have a different length than landline numbers
  • Are often 8-10 digits after the country code
+55 XX XXXX XXXX
Landline Numbers

Landline numbers in Brazil typically:

  • Start with a geographic area code
  • Area codes identify the city or region
  • Total length varies by area code
+55 (area) XXXX XXXX

Example Phone Numbers

These are example formats only and are not real phone numbers:

Type Local Format International Format From US
Landline (Brasilia) (0XX) XXXX XXXX +55 XX XXXX XXXX 011 55 XX XXXX XXXX
Mobile 0XXX XXX XXXX +55 XXX XXX XXXX 011 55 XXX XXX XXXX
Toll-Free 0800 XXX XXXX +55 800 XXX XXXX 011 55 800 XXX XXXX

Brazil Area Codes

Major area codes in Brazil:

Area Code City / Region
91 Ananindeua
62 Anapolis
62 Aparecida de Goiania
79 Aracaju
14 Bauru
91 Belem
31 Belo Horizonte
95 Boa Vista
61 Brasilia
19 Campinas
67 Campo Grande
51 Canoas
11 Carapicuiba
27 Cariacica
54 Caxias do Soul
31 Contagem
65 Cuiaba
41 Curitiba
11 Diadema
21 Duque de Caxias
75 Feira de Santana
48 Florianopolis
85 Fortaleza
45 Foz do Iguacu
16 Franca
62 Goiania
11 Guarulhos
73 Ilheus
11 Itaquaquecetuba
83 Joao Pessoa
47 Joinville
32 Juiz de Fora
19 Limeira
43 Londrina
96 Macapa
82 Maceio
92 Manaus
44 Maringa
11 Maua
11 Mogi das Cruzes
38 Montes Claros
84 Natal
21 Niteroi
21 Nova Iguacu
81 Olinda
81 Paulista
53 Pelotas
24 Petropolis
19 Piracicaba
51 Porto Alegre
View all 79 area codes

Dialing Tips

  • Remove the leading zero: When dialing internationally, drop the trunk prefix (usually 0) that is used for domestic calls in Brazil.
  • Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use +55 instead of 011 55.
  • Verify the number length: Make sure you have the correct number of digits. If your call does not connect, check whether you need to add or remove an area code digit.
  • Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full +55 prefix so they work from any country.
Brazil Quick Info
Country Code+55
ISO CodeBR
CapitalBrasilia
International Prefix011 (from US)
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