What is Brazil's country code?
The country code for Brazil is +55.
Country codes are assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
How do I dial Brazil?
- International format (recommended)
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+55 [local number]Example:
+55 11 96123-4567 - From a mobile phone
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Press and hold 0 or tap + to get the plus sign, then dial
+55followed by the local number. - From a landline
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Dial your country's international access code, then
55, then the local number.Common access codes: US/Canada: 011, UK: 00, Australia: 0011
Do I need to drop the leading zero?
Yes. When calling Brazil from abroad, drop the leading 0 from the local number.
For example, if the local number is 0XX XXX XXXX, dial +55 XX XXX XXXX.
What time zone is Brazil?
Brazil spans 16 time zones:
- America/Noronha
- America/Belem
- America/Fortaleza
- America/Recife
- America/Araguaina
- America/Maceio
- America/Bahia
- America/Sao_Paulo
- America/Campo_Grande
- America/Cuiaba
- America/Santarem
- America/Porto_Velho
- America/Boa_Vista
- America/Manaus
- America/Eirunepe
- America/Rio_Branco
Good time to call
11:04 AM local time · Weekend daytime
Good for personal calls.
How much does it cost to call Brazil?
International calls to Brazil vary dramatically by provider. Major US carriers charge $3.00/min or more, while VoIP services like DialHard start at $0.06/min.
| Provider | Rate/min | vs DialHard |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | $3.00 | 98% more |
| Verizon | $2.99 | 98% more |
| T-Mobile | $3.00 | 98% more |
| DialHard | $0.06 | Save ~98% |
Carrier rates are based on published international calling rates without plan add-ons. Your actual rate may vary.
Tips for calling Brazil
Based on patterns from DialHard users and support data:
- WhatsApp is dominant - many Brazilians won't answer unknown voice calls.
- Calling during Carnaval week is essentially useless for business.
Current rates to Brazil
$0.06–$0.11/min
Rates vary by mobile vs landline. Billed per minute, rounded up.
Frequently asked questions
Is +55 a mobile or landline code?
+55 is the country code for all of Brazil—both mobile and landline numbers use this code. The digits after the country code may indicate the number type, but this varies by country.
Why won't my call to Brazil connect?
Common issues:
- Wrong format: Make sure you're using +55 (not 0055 or 55)
- Extra digits: Remove any trunk prefix (usually 0) from the start of the local number
- Missing digits: Ensure you have the complete local number after the country code
How do I save a Brazil number in my contacts?
Always save international numbers in E.164 format: +55 followed by the local number (without the leading 0 if applicable). This format works worldwide.