51 Country Code: Peru (+51)
Country code 51 (+51) belongs to Peru. Peru uses the international dialing code +51, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is PE.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +51 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 0051 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 51 (from the US and Canada), 0011 51 (from Australia), or the bare 51. All refer to the same Peru country code.
Peruvian landlines use a 1-2 digit area code plus a 6-7 digit local number — Lima is 1 (domestic 01), Arequipa 54, Cusco 84. Mobile numbers are a flat 9 digits starting with 9 — no area code applies. Drop the leading 0 from any area code when calling from abroad: a Lima landline is +51 1 + 7-digit number, while a mobile is simply +51 + 9-digit number.
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Mobiles are 9 digits starting with 9 — no area code. Landlines use the city code (1 for Lima).
Did You Get a Call from +51? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +51 followed by more digits is originating from Peru. The caller is dialing you from a Peru-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a Peru carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +51:
- -Family or friends in Peru calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at Peru-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a Peru call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +51 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
To return a call to a +51 number from the US, use Kinvo's Peru dialing guide — calls cost from $0.05/min with no app to download.
Peru Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Domestic vs International
Drop 0 and prepend +51.
Major City Area Codes in Peru
Area codes for the largest cities in Peru. When dialing from abroad, prepend +51 and drop the leading 0.
| City / Region | Area Code | Domestic Form | From Abroad |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lima | 1 | 01 | +51 1 |
| Arequipa | 54 | 054 | +51 54 |
| Cusco | 84 | 084 | +51 84 |
| Trujillo | 44 | 044 | +51 44 |
| Iquitos | 65 | 065 | +51 65 |
| Chiclayo | 74 | 074 | +51 74 |
Mobile Networks in Peru
- 9 (all mobiles are 9-digit numbers starting with 9; no area code)
- Movistar
- Claro
- Entel
- Bitel
Peru Telephone System Facts
Calling Peru Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to Peru come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the leading 0: domestically, Peru numbers are written with 0 at the front (e.g. 0912345678), but that 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and must be removed when calling from outside Peru. Dial +51 followed directly by the local number without the 0.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — Peru area codes are not uniform length (Lima 1, Arequipa 54, Cusco 84), so confirm the city before dialing. The third is dialing during off-hours — Peru uses Spanish business hours and consumer phones are usually answered between 8 AM and 9 PM local time. The fourth and most expensive mistake is assuming your US carrier's WiFi calling feature makes the call cheap. It does not — see WiFi calling vs VoIP for international calls for why.
For scam-call awareness: +51 is the legitimate Peru country code, and most unsolicited calls from +51 numbers are legitimate calls from Peru-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +51 number claims to be from a US government agency, your bank, or the IRS, hang up and call the agency back on its published number. Real authorities never demand payment over the phone.
When you are ready to place a call, the cheapest reliable route is to dial +51 from your browser using Kinvo — no app, no carrier add-on, and the per-minute rate is shown before you connect so there are no bill surprises. The browser approach also works from any laptop, tablet, or phone you happen to have access to, which matters when you're traveling, using a work device, or borrowing someone else's computer.
Calling Peru from Your Browser
To place a call to Peru, dial +51 followed by the local number in the Kinvo browser dialer. Pay-as-you-go, no app required.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Peru Country Code
Which country is country code 51?
Country code 51 belongs to Peru. The full international dialing code is +51, also written as 0051 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 51 from the US and Canada, or +51 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for Peru?
+51 is the international dialing code for Peru, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is PE. Equivalent forms — 0051, 011 51, +51, and 51 — all refer to the same Peru country code.
What are the main area codes in Peru?
The largest cities in Peru use these area codes: Lima (1), Arequipa (54), Cusco (84), Trujillo (44). When calling from abroad, prepend +51.
Who are the main mobile carriers in Peru?
The major mobile operators in Peru are Movistar, Claro, Entel, Bitel. Kinvo routes calls to every Peru mobile carrier at the same per-minute rate — no hidden surcharges for premium networks.
Do I drop the 0 when calling Peru from abroad?
Yes. Peru uses 0 as its domestic trunk prefix. When dialing from another country, remove it and replace with +51. The trunk prefix is only needed for long-distance calls within Peru.
What is the emergency number in Peru?
The emergency services number in Peru is 105 (police), 116 (fire), 117 (medical). Emergency numbers cannot be dialed via Kinvo or any VoIP service — use a mobile network or landline for life-threatening emergencies.
Can I call Peru from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo connects calls to Peru via WebRTC directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app download. Sign up, add credits from $5, and dial +51 followed by the local number.