Portugal Phone Number Format

Country code +351 — Complete guide to Portugal phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.

Number Format Overview

Phone numbers in Portugal use the international country code +351. When dialing from outside Portugal, you must include this country code before the local number.

International Format

+351 [area code] [local number]

From the United States

011 351 [area code] [local number]
When dialing a number within Portugal, 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 Portugal typically:

  • Begin with specific mobile prefixes
  • May have a different length than landline numbers
  • Are often 8-10 digits after the country code
+351 XX XXXX XXXX
Landline Numbers

Landline numbers in Portugal typically:

  • Start with a geographic area code
  • Area codes identify the city or region
  • Total length varies by area code
+351 (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 (Lisbon) (0XX) XXXX XXXX +351 XX XXXX XXXX 011 351 XX XXXX XXXX
Mobile 0XXX XXX XXXX +351 XXX XXX XXXX 011 351 XXX XXX XXXX
Toll-Free 0800 XXX XXXX +351 800 XXX XXXX 011 351 800 XXX XXXX

Portugal Area Codes

Major area codes in Portugal:

Area Code City / Region
21 Amadora
292 Azores
295 Azores
296 Azores
253 Braga
239 Coimbra
291 Funchal
21 Lisbon
291 Madeira
22 Porto
291 Porto Santo

Dialing Tips

  • Remove the leading zero: When dialing internationally, drop the trunk prefix (usually 0) that is used for domestic calls in Portugal.
  • Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use +351 instead of 011 351.
  • 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 +351 prefix so they work from any country.
Portugal Quick Info
Country Code+351
ISO CodePT
CapitalLisbon
International Prefix011 (from US)
Nearby Countries