How to Call Portugal From the US
To call Portugal from the United States, dial 011 + 351 + area code + local number from a US landline, or +351 + area code + local number from a mobile phone. Drop the leading 0 from the local number. Kinvo connects any Portugal number from your browser at $0.23/min — no app, no subscription. For the dialing code itself and number-format reference, see the Portugal country code page.
Dial Portugal from the US
011 is the US international exit code. 351 is Portugal's country code. On a mobile phone, replace 011 with + (hold the 0 key).
Dialing Quick Reference
How to Dial Portugal From the US — Step by Step
Dial 011 + 351 + area code + local number
From a US landline or carrier cell phone, dial 011 351 + local number. On a mobile phone you can replace 011 with +, giving +351 + local number. If the local Portugal 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 21 minutes to Portugal. Credits never expire.
Dial and call
Open the Kinvo dialer, type +351 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 Portugal with Kinvo start at $0.23/min plus a one-time $0.05 connection fee per answered call. No subscription, no minimums.
See the full rate breakdown for PortugalHow to Call Portugal From iPhone, Android, or a Landline
From an iPhone
Open the Phone app, press and hold 0 until a + appears, then type 351 followed by the local Portugal number. Or use Kinvo in Safari — no dialer permissions needed.
From Android
Open your Phone app, long-press 0 to get +, then dial +351 + 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: 011 351 then the local number. Check with your phone provider that international calling is enabled to avoid blocked calls.
How to Call Portugal For Free
If the person you're calling in Portugal 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 Portugal landline or mobile number — the kind that requires dialing +351 — 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 Portugal phone numbers, starting at $0.23/min with no subscription, compared to $1–$3/min at most US carrier rates.
Portugal Calling Tips
Portuguese numbers are 9 digits with no leading 0 to drop. Dial +351 followed by the full 9-digit number. Mobile numbers start with 9. Lisbon landlines start with 21, Porto with 22. Portuguese is the official language. Business hours are 9 AM to 6 PM WET. The Azores are UTC-1.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I dial Portugal from the US?
From a US mobile phone, dial +351 followed by the local Portugal number (long-press the 0 key to get the + sign). From a US landline, dial 011 351 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 Portugal from the US, you use 011 + 351, not +1.
How do I call Portugal from an iPhone?
Open the Phone app, press and hold the 0 key until a + appears, then dial +351 followed by the local Portugal number. Or open kinvophone.com in Safari and call directly from the browser at $0.23/min.
Do I need to drop the leading 0 when dialing Portugal?
Yes — when calling from outside Portugal, 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 Portugal for free?
If the recipient has a smartphone with internet, use WhatsApp, FaceTime, Telegram, or Signal — free over data. For calling any regular Portugal phone number, Kinvo is the cheapest option from $0.23/min.
Can I dial Portugal 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 +351 + the local number.
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