TIM international calls: how to dial and what it costs
TIM customers dial international calls with code 41. TIM charges one flat price per minute by country, the same on prepaid, Controle and postpaid plans and the same for landlines and mobiles abroad.
How to make an international call with TIM
- 1
Dial 00 to start an international call.
- 2
Dial 41, TIM’s carrier code.
- 3
Dial the country code, without the + (1 for the US, 351 for Portugal).
- 4
Dial the area code and the number, without the leading 0.
Example, a Portuguese mobile: 00 41 351 912 345 678
What a minute costs with TIM, and on Hyallo
TIM publishes its prices without taxes. With São Paulo taxes they come to about a quarter more, which the table estimates.
| Destination | TIM 41 (before tax) | Hyallo, landline | Hyallo, mobile |
|---|---|---|---|
 United States of America (USA) | R$ 0,50≈ R$ 0,63 with tax | R$ 0,10 | R$ 0,10 |
 Canada | R$ 0,50≈ R$ 0,63 with tax | R$ 0,15 | R$ 0,15 |
 Portugal | R$ 0,90≈ R$ 1,14 with tax | R$ 0,10 | R$ 0,20 |
 Spain | R$ 0,90≈ R$ 1,14 with tax | R$ 0,15 | R$ 0,50 |
 Italy | R$ 0,90≈ R$ 1,14 with tax | R$ 0,15 | R$ 0,40 |
 United Kingdom | R$ 2,29≈ R$ 2,90 with tax | R$ 0,10 | R$ 0,95 |
 France | R$ 2,29≈ R$ 2,90 with tax | R$ 0,35 | R$ 0,60 |
 Germany | R$ 1,50≈ R$ 1,90 with tax | R$ 0,15 | R$ 0,40 |
 Japan | R$ 0,90≈ R$ 1,14 with tax | R$ 0,35 | R$ 0,40 |
 Argentina | R$ 0,90≈ R$ 1,14 with tax | R$ 0,10 | R$ 3,30 |
 Mexico | R$ 1,50≈ R$ 1,90 with tax | R$ 0,10 | R$ 0,10 |
 Chile | R$ 1,50≈ R$ 1,90 with tax | R$ 0,15 | R$ 0,20 |
 China | R$ 0,90≈ R$ 1,14 with tax | R$ 5,10 | R$ 5,10 |
 Angola | R$ 7,20≈ R$ 9,11 with tax | R$ 3,80 | R$ 7,10 |
TIM prices from TIM, Tarifas Internacionais (Regulamento Promoção LDI) (effective July 10, 2017), read on October 8, 2026. www.tim.com.br
Hyallo prices for a sample number of each kind, with Hyallo’s default caller ID, checked on October 8, 2026, converted at R$ 5 per US$ 1. Your exact price is shown before you dial.
When Hyallo is cheaper than TIM
- Cheaper for landlines and mobiles: United States of America (USA), Canada, Portugal, Spain, Italy, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Chile, Angola.
- Cheaper for landlines, not for mobiles: Argentina.
- TIM costs less: China.
Questions about TIM international calls
What is TIM’s code for international calls?
41. Dial 00, then 41, then the country code and the number: for a US number, 00 41 1 and the 10 digits.
How much does it cost to call the US with TIM?
R$ 0,50 (≈ R$ 0,63 with tax) per minute with TIM. On Hyallo the same call costs R$ 0,10 per minute.
Can I use another carrier’s code?
Yes. In Brazil you choose the long-distance carrier on every call by its code, so a TIM customer can also dial Embratel’s 21. Some prices, such as TIM’s 41 promotion, apply only to that carrier’s own customers.
Do I pay for a call nobody answers?
On Hyallo, no: you pay only for connected minutes, counted per started minute. Carriers bill answered calls with their own minimums (Embratel: 30 seconds, then every 6 seconds).