Brazil Country Code (+55): Complete Guide (2026)
Brazil country code +55 guide. All DDD phone codes by state, Minas Gerais (31-38), São Paulo & Rio area codes, mobile operators, and tips.
Quick Facts: Brazil Country Code
| Country Code | +55 |
| International Prefix | 00 (from Brazil) |
| Number Format | +55 XX 9XXXX-XXXX (mobile) |
| Time Zone | BRT (UTC-3), multiple zones |
| Major Carriers | Vivo, Claro, TIM, Oi |
How to Dial Brazil
The Brazil country code is +55. Brazilian mobile numbers have 9 digits and always start with 9. This mandatory "9" prefix was added in 2012.
From the USA
Format: 011 + 55 + Area Code + Number
Example (São Paulo Mobile): 011-55-11-9XXXX-XXXX
From UK/Europe
Format: 00 + 55 + Area Code + Number
Example (Rio Mobile): 00-55-21-9XXXX-XXXX
Brazil Area Codes
| City | Area Code |
|---|---|
| São Paulo | 11 |
| Rio de Janeiro | 21 |
| Brasília | 61 |
| Belo Horizonte | 31 |
| Salvador | 71 |
| Recife | 81 |
Mobile Operators in Brazil
Brazil has four major mobile carriers:
- Vivo (~33%): Largest carrier, owned by Telefónica
- Claro (~25%): Owned by América Móvil (Carlos Slim)
- TIM (~23%): Italian Telecom subsidiary
- Oi (~16%): Brazilian carrier, restructuring
📱 Brazilian Mobile Format: All mobile numbers are 9 digits and start with 9. Format: 9XXXX-XXXX
Complete DDD Code Lookup by State
Brazil's DDD (Discagem Direta à Distância) system assigns 2-digit area codes to each region. The +55 area code structure means you always dial +55 + DDD + local number.
| State | DDD Codes |
|---|---|
| São Paulo (SP) | 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 |
| Rio de Janeiro (RJ) | 21, 22, 24 |
| Minas Gerais (MG) | 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 37, 38 |
| Paraná (PR) | 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46 |
| Rio Grande do Sul (RS) | 51, 53, 54, 55 |
| Brasília (DF) | 61 |
| Bahia (BA) | 71, 73, 74, 75, 77 |
Minas Gerais DDD Phone Codes
Minas Gerais has 7 DDD codes covering Brazil's third most populous state (21+ million people):
| DDD | Main City | Region |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Belo Horizonte | Central / Metropolitan |
| 32 | Juiz de Fora | Zona da Mata |
| 33 | Governador Valadares | Rio Doce Valley |
| 34 | Uberlândia | Triângulo Mineiro |
| 35 | Poços de Caldas | Sul de Minas |
| 37 | Divinópolis | Centro-Oeste |
| 38 | Montes Claros | Norte de Minas |
BRT — Brasília Time (UTC-3)
BRT stands for Brasília Time (UTC-3) and is the primary time zone for most of Brazil, including São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Belo Horizonte. BRT is sometimes confused with a country code, but Brazil's phone code is +55 and its ISO code is BR/BRA.
WhatsApp Dominance
96% of Brazilians use WhatsApp - the highest adoption rate in the world! WhatsApp is essentially the default communication method in Brazil. Many businesses only accept orders via WhatsApp.
Cost to Call Brazil
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| BubblyPhone | $0.03-0.05/min |
| Carrier (AT&T/Verizon) | $2.50-3.50/min |
| T-Mobile | $0.25/min or included |
| Free (app-to-app) |
Time Zone
Brazil spans multiple time zones. Most of the population lives in Brasília Time (BRT, UTC-3):
- 12 PM EST = 2 PM in São Paulo/Rio
- 6 PM EST = 8 PM in São Paulo/Rio
São Paulo and Rio are 2 hours ahead of EST (1 hour ahead during EDT).
Pro Tips for Calling Brazil
- 9-Digit Mobile: All mobile numbers start with 9 and have 9 digits total
- Use WhatsApp: 96% adoption - most Brazilians prefer WhatsApp over regular calls
- Area Code Required: Always include the 2-digit area code, even for local calls
- Time Zones: Brazil is huge - western regions are up to 2 hours behind São Paulo
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