London has one of Europe's biggest Brazilian populations, with tens of thousands of Brazilians across the UK. Here is the exact way to call a Brazilian number from a British phone or browser.
How to dial Brazil from United Kingdom
- 1Dial the exit code 00
From United Kingdom, 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 United Kingdom looks like this:
Brazil is 4h behind United Kingdom.
When it's a friendly 9 AM–9 PM in Brazil, it's 1 PM–1 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 United Kingdom
Brazil has the largest diaspora community in the world, with over 3 million Brazilians living abroad. Whether you are calling family in São Paulo, business contacts in Rio de Janeiro, or friends in the Northeast, affordable international calling keeps you connected.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I dial Brazil from United Kingdom?
From United Kingdom, 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 United Kingdom?
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 United Kingdom with nothing to install.