The United States is home to the largest Brazilian community outside Brazil, concentrated in Florida, Massachusetts and the New York area. Whether you're calling relatives in São Paulo or a business in Rio, here's exactly how to dial Brazil from a US phone or browser.
How to dial Brazil from Unite States of America (USA)
- 1Dial the exit code 011
From Unite States of America (USA), every international call starts with the exit code 011. 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 Unite States of America (USA) looks like this:
Brazil is 1h ahead of Unite States of America (USA).
When it's a friendly 9 AM–9 PM in Brazil, it's 8 AM–8 PM 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 Unite States of America (USA)
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Frequently asked questions
How do I dial Brazil from Unite States of America (USA)?
From Unite States of America (USA), dial the exit code 011, then Brazil's country code +55, then the area code and the local number. On a mobile you can press + in place of 011.
How much does it cost to call Brazil from Unite States of America (USA)?
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 Unite States of America (USA) with nothing to install.