Italy and Brazil are bound by more than a century of migration in both directions, and millions of Brazilians hold Italian roots. Here is how to call a Brazilian number from Italy step by step.
How to dial Brazil from Italy
- 1Dial the exit code 00
From Italy, every international call starts with the exit code 00. On a mobile you can type + instead — it stands in for the exit code automatically.
- 2Add Brazil's country code +55
Next comes +55, the country code that routes your call to Brazil.
- 3Add the area or city code
Then the destination's area or city code — see the common Brazil codes below.
- 4Dial the local number
Finish with the subscriber number. The full format for Brazil is +55 XX XXXXX-XXXX.
A Brazil number dialed from Italy looks like this:
Brazil is 5h behind Italy.
When it's a friendly 9 AM–9 PM in Brazil, it's 2 PM–2 AM where you are.
Brazil area codes
Brazilian numbers use a 2-digit area code (DDD) after +55. Mobiles add a leading 9 after the DDD.
- ·+55 11 for São Paulo
- ·+55 21 for Rio de Janeiro
- ·+55 61 for Brasília
- ·+55 31 for Belo Horizonte
- ·+55 71 for Salvador
- ·+55 41 for Curitiba
- ·+55 51 for Porto Alegre
- ·+55 81 for Recife
- ·+55 85 for Fortaleza
- ·+55 92 for Manaus
- ·+55 62 for Goiânia
- ·+55 27 for Vitória
- ·+55 48 for Florianópolis
Mobile numbers add a 9 after the area code, e.g. +55 11 9XXXX-XXXX in São Paulo.
Calling Brazil from Italy
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Frequently asked questions
How do I dial Brazil from Italy?
From Italy, dial the exit code 00, then Brazil's country code +55, then the area code and the local number. On a mobile you can press + in place of 00.
How much does it cost to call Brazil from Italy?
With Hyallo you pay $0.03/min to call Brazil — a fraction of typical carrier and roaming rates — and your first call is free.
Can I call a Brazil landline or mobile from my browser?
Yes. Hyallo connects your browser straight to the phone network, so you can reach any Brazil landline or mobile from Italy with nothing to install.