How to Call Brazil From the US
To call Brazil from the United States, dial 011 + 55 + area code + local number from a US landline, or +55 + area code + local number from a mobile phone. Drop the leading 0 from the local number. Kinvo connects any Brazil number from your browser at $0.07/min — no app, no subscription. For the dialing code itself and number-format reference, see the Brazil country code page.
Brazilian phone numbers use a 2-digit area code (DDD) — São Paulo 11, Rio 21, Brasília 61 — followed by the local number. Since 2016, all Brazilian mobile numbers have been 9 digits, always starting with 9 (so an 11-area-code mobile looks like +55 11 9XXXX-XXXX). Landlines remain 8 digits after the area code. The domestic long-distance format uses a carrier selection code (e.g. 0 21 21 for Rio via carrier 21), but these are never dialed internationally.
Dial Brazil from the US
011 is the US international exit code. 55 is Brazil's country code. On a mobile phone, replace 011 with + (hold the 0 key).
Dialing Quick Reference
How to Dial Brazil From the US — Step by Step
Dial 011 + 55 + area code + local number
From a US landline or carrier cell phone, dial 011 55 + local number. On a mobile phone you can replace 011 with +, giving +55 + local number. If the local Brazil number starts with a leading 0, drop that 0 when dialing internationally.
Sign up for Kinvo
Create an account at kinvophone.com. Setup takes under a minute — no install required.
Add credits (from $5)
With $5 in credits, you can talk for approximately 71 minutes to Brazil. Credits never expire.
Dial and call
Open the Kinvo dialer, type +55 followed by the local number, and click Call. Allow microphone access when prompted. Your call connects in under 3 seconds with HD audio quality.
What it costs
Calls to Brazil with Kinvo start at $0.07/min plus a one-time $0.05 connection fee per answered call. No subscription, no minimums.
See the full rate breakdown for BrazilBrazil Area Codes — Worked Examples
Here is how to convert a domestic Brazil number into the international format Kinvo accepts:
| City | Domestic | Dial from abroad |
|---|---|---|
| São Paulo | 11 XXX XXXX | +55 11 XXX XXXX |
| Rio de Janeiro | 21 XXX XXXX | +55 21 XXX XXXX |
| Brasília | 61 XXX XXXX | +55 61 XXX XXXX |
| Salvador | 71 XXX XXXX | +55 71 XXX XXXX |
| Belo Horizonte | 31 XXX XXXX | +55 31 XXX XXXX |
| Curitiba | 41 XXX XXXX | +55 41 XXX XXXX |
How to Call Brazil From iPhone, Android, or a Landline
From an iPhone
Open the Phone app, press and hold 0 until a + appears, then type 55 followed by the local Brazil number. Or use Kinvo in Safari — no dialer permissions needed.
From Android
Open your Phone app, long-press 0 to get +, then dial +55 + the number. In Chrome, open kinvophone.com and call directly without touching your carrier plan.
From a US Landline
Landlines don't have a + key, so use the full exit code: 011 55 then the local number. Check with your phone provider that international calling is enabled to avoid blocked calls.
How to Call Brazil For Free
If the person you're calling in Brazil has a smartphone with internet access, the cheapest way to call them is free: use WhatsApp, FaceTime, Telegram, Signal, or Google Meet. Both sides need the same app, and calls travel over the internet rather than the phone network — no per-minute fees, no country code needed.
For calling any regular Brazil landline or mobile number — the kind that requires dialing +55 — there is no truly free option, because someone has to pay the termination fee to connect the call. Kinvo is the lowest-cost option for dialing Brazil phone numbers, starting at $0.07/min with no subscription, compared to $1–$3/min at most US carrier rates.
Brazil Calling Tips
Brazilian numbers include a 2-digit area code (DDD). Mobile numbers have 9 digits starting with 9, while landlines have 8 digits. When calling mobiles, dial +55 (area code) 9XXXX-XXXX. Brazil spans four time zones, with most of the population in UTC-3 (Brasilia time).
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I dial Brazil from the US?
From a US mobile phone, dial +55 followed by the local Brazil number (long-press the 0 key to get the + sign). From a US landline, dial 011 55 and then the number. Drop any leading 0 from the local number.
Is +1 the same as 011?
No. +1 is the country code for the United States and Canada. 011 is the US international exit code used before dialing any foreign country code. To call Brazil from the US, you use 011 + 55, not +1.
How do I call Brazil from an iPhone?
Open the Phone app, press and hold the 0 key until a + appears, then dial +55 followed by the local Brazil number. Or open kinvophone.com in Safari and call directly from the browser at $0.07/min.
Do I need to drop the leading 0 when dialing Brazil?
Yes — when calling from outside Brazil, drop any leading 0 from the local number after entering the country code. The leading 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and is only used for in-country calls.
How can I call Brazil for free?
If the recipient has a smartphone with internet, use WhatsApp, FaceTime, Telegram, or Signal — free over data. For calling any regular Brazil phone number, Kinvo is the cheapest option from $0.07/min.
Can I dial Brazil from my browser without an app?
Yes. Kinvo works entirely in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge using WebRTC. No download, no SIM swap, no carrier add-on needed — just sign up and dial +55 + the local number.
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