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Portugal Phone Number Format
Country code +351 — Complete guide to Portugal phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.
How Portugal Phone Numbers Are Written
Phone numbers in Portugal have 9 digits after the country code +351.
There is no trunk prefix to remove: the number is written the same way at home
(91X XXX XXX)
and after the country code (+351 91X XXX XXX).
| Country code | +351 |
|---|---|
| Digits after +351 | 9 digits |
| Trunk prefix (domestic calls) | None |
| Mobile numbers start with | 16, 60, 63, 65–66, 91–94 or 96 |
| Exit code (to call abroad from Portugal) | 00 |
| Dial from the US | 011 351 91X XXX XXX |
Mobile vs. Landline Numbers
9 digits after +351, starting with 16, 60, 63, 65–66, 91–94 or 96.
91X XXX XXX at home+351 91X XXX XXX international9 digits after +351. Landlines begin with an area code, for example Lisbon:
21 XXX XXXX at home+351 21 XXX XXXX internationalPortugal Number Types
| Type | Starts with | Written at home | International | From the US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 16, 60, 63, 65–66, 91–94 or 96 | 91X XXX XXX |
+351 91X XXX XXX |
011 351 91X XXX XXX |
| Landline | 21–29 | 21 XXX XXXX |
+351 21 XXX XXXX |
011 351 21 XXX XXXX |
| Toll-free | 80 | 800 XXX XXX |
+351 800 XXX XXX |
011 351 800 XXX XXX |
| Premium rate | 60, 64 or 76 | 760 XXX XXX |
+351 760 XXX XXX |
011 351 760 XXX XXX |
| Shared cost | — | 808 XXX XXX |
+351 808 XXX XXX |
011 351 808 XXX XXX |
| VoIP | — | 301 XXX XXX |
+351 301 XXX XXX |
011 351 301 XXX XXX |
| Company number (UAN) | — | 707 XXX XXX |
+351 707 XXX XXX |
011 351 707 XXX XXX |
X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.
Checking a number from Portugal? The phone number checker tells you if it is valid, mobile or landline, and gives its international format.
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
- Keep every digit: Portugal numbers have no trunk prefix, so dial them after +351 exactly as they are written locally.
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Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use
+351instead of011 351. - Verify the number length: Numbers in Portugal have 9 digits after +351. 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
+351prefix so they work from any country.
Portugal Phone Number FAQ
How many digits does a phone number in Portugal have?
Phone numbers in Portugal have 9 digits after the country code +351.
What do mobile numbers in Portugal start with?
Mobile numbers in Portugal start with 16, 60, 63, 65–66, 91–94 or 96, for example 91X XXX XXX.
How do I write a phone number from Portugal in international format?
Start with +351, then the national number. For example, a mobile number written 91X XXX XXX at home becomes +351 91X XXX XXX. From a US landline, dial 011 351 91X XXX XXX.
What is the toll-free prefix in Portugal?
Toll-free numbers in Portugal start with 80, for example 800 XXX XXX. Many toll-free numbers can't be reached from abroad.
How do I call the US from Portugal?
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.