Brazil country code
+55 is the country code of Brazil. From the US, dial 011 55 11 96123 4567; from a mobile phone, dial +55 11 96123 4567.
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How to dial Brazil
Dial the exit code of the country you are calling from, then 55 without the plus sign, then the local number. Exit codes from ten large calling countries:
The example is a mobile number in Brazil, written locally as (11) 96123-4567. Numbers in Brazil are usually written without the leading 0; if one starts with 0, leave it out after the country code.
Time in Brazil and the best time to call
Brazil is on UTC-3 (São Paulo time). Compared with New York its clock is +2 h, with London -3 h and with Dubai -7 h (today's offsets, daylight saving included).
Brazil does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so the offset stays UTC-3 all year.
Brazil spans several time zones, listed below. The line above uses the main one.
Business hours in Brazil run 09:00–18:00 local time on working days. On other clocks that is:
The weekend in Brazil is Saturday and Sunday.
How numbers in Brazil are built
A number in Brazil is the country code +55 followed by a national number of 10 or 11 digits. The trunk prefix, where there is one, is dropped after the code.
Written locally as (11) 96123-4567, an example mobile number in Brazil is dialed as +55 11 96123 4567 from abroad.
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A call or message from +55 you don't recognize
The country code shows which country's numbering plan a number is registered in. It doesn't show who is calling, and caller IDs can be spoofed, so a +55 number isn't proof that the person is in Brazil.
- Don't call back an unfamiliar international number, especially after a single ring. A missed call that tempts you to return it is a known callback trap, and a call to a premium-rate number can cost far more than a normal one.
- Never share verification codes, passwords or card details with someone who contacts you unprompted, whichever country the number appears to be from.
- If calls or messages keep coming, block the number and report it through your mobile carrier.
- Most calls from Brazil are ordinary calls from family, friends, colleagues and businesses. If you are expecting one, save the number once the person has confirmed it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Brazil?
The country code for Brazil is +55. From abroad, dial your exit code (00 from most countries, 011 from the US and Canada), then +55 without the plus sign, then the local number. Written locally as (11) 96123-4567, an example mobile number in Brazil is dialed as +55 11 96123 4567 from abroad.
What's the exit code to dial Brazil from a mobile?
On a mobile phone you can skip exit codes altogether: type +55 and then the local number. From a landline, dial 011 from the US or Canada, 00 from the UK and most of Europe, or your own country's exit code first.
Do I need to drop the leading 0 when dialing Brazil?
Numbers in Brazil are usually written without the leading 0; if one starts with 0, leave it out after the country code.
What time is it in Brazil, and when is a good time to call?
Brazil is on UTC-3. Business hours there (09:00–18:00) are 12:00–21:00 UTC, 07:00–16:00 in New York and 12:00–21:00 in London.
How many digits is a phone number in Brazil?
A number in Brazil has 10 or 11 digits after the country code +55, not counting a leading trunk digit.
How much does it cost to call Brazil?
With QuikRing a call to Brazil costs $0.05/min to a mobile and $0.03/min to a landline, charged per started minute. You call from your browser, so there is no SIM card, roaming plan or app to set up.
Who is calling me from +55?
The code shows which country's numbering plan a number belongs to, not who is calling, and caller IDs can be spoofed. Don't call back an unknown number, block it if it keeps calling, and report it through your mobile carrier.