Brazil Country Code: +55
The international calling code for Brazil is +55. You need this code to dial any phone number in Brazil from another country. This code is assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. Below you will find everything you need to successfully place a call to Brazil, including the correct number format, trunk prefix, and worked examples.
How to Call Brazil from Abroad
Follow these steps to dial a phone number in Brazil from any other country. The process is the same whether you are calling a landline or a mobile number.
- 1Dial the international access code or +
On a mobile phone, press and hold 0 to get the + symbol. From a landline, dial your country's exit code (00 from most of Europe, 011 from the US/Canada, 0011 from Australia). With Kinvo, simply type + in the dialer.
- 2Dial Brazil's country code: 55
After the + or exit code, enter 55. This routes your call to Brazil's telephone network.
- 3Drop the trunk prefix (0) from the local number
When a Brazil number starts with 0 domestically, remove it when dialing internationally. The trunk prefix is only used for calls within Brazil itself.
- 4Dial the remaining local number
Enter the area code (if applicable) and the subscriber number. The complete international number should look like this: +55 11 91234 5678
Brazil Phone Number Format
Landline Numbers
Landline numbers in Brazil typically include an area code that identifies the city or region, followed by the subscriber number. Domestically, these numbers are prefixed with 0 for long-distance calls. When dialing from abroad, replace the 0 with +55.
Mobile Numbers
Mobile phone numbers in Brazil typically begin with 9 (after the country code). When calling a Brazil mobile from abroad, remember to drop the leading 0 before the mobile prefix.
International Format Example
Dialing Example: Calling Brazil
Suppose you want to call a Brazil number that is written domestically with the trunk prefix 0. Here is how to convert it to the international format:
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With Kinvo, you can call landlines and mobiles in Brazil directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app to install, no subscription. Just sign up, add pay-as-you-go credits (starting from $5), and dial +55 followed by the local number.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Brazil Country Code
What is the country code for Brazil?
The international dialing code for Brazil is +55. This code must be dialed before the local phone number when calling Brazil from any other country. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Brazil is BR.
How do I call Brazil from the United States?
From the US, dial 011 (the US exit code) followed by 55 (the Brazil country code) and then the local number without the leading 0. Alternatively, dial +55 from a mobile phone. For example: +55 11 91234 5678.
Do I need to drop the 0 when calling Brazil internationally?
Yes. When calling Brazil from abroad, you must remove the leading 0 (trunk prefix) from the beginning of the number and replace it with the country code +55. This trunk prefix is only used for domestic long-distance calls within Brazil.
What do Brazil mobile numbers start with?
Mobile phone numbers in Brazil typically start with 9 after the country code +55. When dialing from abroad, the full mobile number would begin with +55 9...
Can I call Brazil from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo allows you to call any phone number in Brazil directly from your web browser using WebRTC technology. No app download or installation is required. Simply create a free account, add credits (from $5), and dial +55 followed by the local number. Calls include HD voice quality and end-to-end encryption.
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