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Peru Phone Number Format
Country code +51 — Complete guide to Peru phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.
How Peru Phone Numbers Are Written
Phone numbers in Peru have 9 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines after the country code +51.
A number is written 91X XXX XXX at home and
+51 91X XXX XXX in international format.
Numbers that take the trunk prefix 0 for domestic calls lose it after +51.
| Country code | +51 |
|---|---|
| Digits after +51 | 9 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines |
| Trunk prefix (domestic calls) | 0, dropped after +51 |
| Mobile numbers start with | 9 |
| Exit code (to call abroad from Peru) | 00 |
| Dial from the US | 011 51 91X XXX XXX |
Mobile vs. Landline Numbers
9 digits after +51, starting with 9.
91X XXX XXX at home+51 91X XXX XXX international8 digits after +51. Landlines begin with an area code, for example Lima/Callao:
(01) XXXXXXX at home+51 1 XXXXXXX internationalPeru Number Types
| Type | Starts with | Written at home | International | From the US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 9 | 91X XXX XXX |
+51 91X XXX XXX |
011 51 91X XXX XXX |
| Landline | 01, 04, 05, 06, 07 or 08 | (01) XXXXXXX |
+51 1 XXXXXXX |
011 51 1 XXXXXXX |
| Toll-free | 080 | (0800) XXXXX |
+51 800 XXXXX |
011 51 800 XXXXX |
| Premium rate | 080 | (0805) XXXXX |
+51 805 XXXXX |
011 51 805 XXXXX |
| Shared cost | — | (0801) XXXXX |
+51 801 XXXXX |
011 51 801 XXXXX |
X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.
Checking a number from Peru? The phone number checker tells you if it is valid, mobile or landline, and gives its international format.
Peru Area Codes
Major area codes in Peru:
| Area Code | City / Region |
|---|---|
54 |
Arequipa |
64 |
Ayacucho |
44 |
Cajamarca |
14 |
Callao |
74 |
Chiclayo |
44 |
Chimbote |
84 |
Cuzco |
6495 |
Huancavelica |
64 |
Huancayo |
34 |
Ica |
94 |
Iquitos |
1 |
Lima |
74 |
Piura |
54 |
Tacna |
44 |
Trujillo |
Dialing Tips
- Remove the leading 0: When dialing internationally, drop the trunk prefix (0) that is used for domestic calls in Peru.
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Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use
+51instead of011 51. - Verify the number length: Numbers in Peru have 9 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines after +51. If your call does not connect, check that no digit is missing or doubled.
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Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full
+51prefix so they work from any country.
Peru Phone Number FAQ
How many digits does a phone number in Peru have?
Phone numbers in Peru have 9 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines after the country code +51.
What do mobile numbers in Peru start with?
Mobile numbers in Peru start with 9, for example 91X XXX XXX.
How do I write a phone number from Peru in international format?
Start with +51, then the national number. For example, a mobile number written 91X XXX XXX at home becomes +51 91X XXX XXX. From a US landline, dial 011 51 91X XXX XXX.
What is the toll-free prefix in Peru?
Toll-free numbers in Peru start with 080, for example (0800) XXXXX. Many toll-free numbers can't be reached from abroad.
How do I call the US from Peru?
Dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX. From a mobile phone you can use + instead of 00: +1 XXX XXX XXXX.