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Brazil country code: +55

To call Brazil from abroad, dial +55 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.

How to dial Brazil

  1. 1. Start with +55. On a mobile, hold 0 for +. On a landline, dial your exit code first (00 in most countries, 011 from the US and Canada).
  2. 2. Adjust the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
  3. 3. Dial the rest. Or skip the formatting: pick Brazilin Kitaphone's dialer and it adds +55 for you.

Dialing examples

Mobile
(11) 96123-4567 → +55 11 96123 4567
Landline
Dial the area code without its leading 0, then the number.

Brazil at a glance

Country code
+55
Main language
Portuguese
Time zone
UTC−5 to UTC−2 all year
Kitaphone rate
$0.05/min landline · $0.10/min mobile
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Questions about calling Brazil

What is the country code for Brazil?
+55. From outside Brazil, dial +55 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
How do I dial a mobile number in Brazil from abroad?
Write it in international form: (11) 96123-4567 becomes +55 11 96123 4567.
Do I drop the leading 0 when calling Brazil?
Only if the number starts with 0. Mobile numbers in Brazil are written without it; where a number does start with 0, leave it out after +55.
What time zone is Brazil in?
UTC−5 to UTC−2 all year. Check the local time before you call.
What language is spoken in Brazil?
The main language is Portuguese.
How much does it cost to call Brazil?
$0.05 per minute to landlines and $0.10 per minute to mobiles, billed in whole minutes from prepaid credit. No subscription and no connection fee.
Does the person in Brazil need an app?
No. Kitaphone calls the ordinary phone network, so the call arrives on their normal mobile or landline. They need no app, no account and no internet connection.

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