Peru Country Code (+51)
📅 November 2025
⏱️ 8 min read
✍️ BubblyPhone Team
Complete guide to Peru country code +51. Learn how to dial Peru from abroad, understand Lima, Arequipa, Cusco area codes, mobile operators (Claro, Movistar, Entel, Bitel), and save money on international calls.
The Peru country code is +51. Peru has about 33 million residents and is a popular destination for both business and tourism, especially for visitors to Machu Picchu and Lima.
How to Call Peru
- Your exit code (011 from USA, 00 from UK/EU)
- 51 (Peru country code)
- Area code (without leading 0)
- Local number
Example: Calling Lima from USA: 011-51-1-XXX-XXXX
Peru Area Codes
- Lima: 1
- Arequipa: 54
- Cusco: 84
- Trujillo: 44
- Chiclayo: 74
- Piura: 73
Mobile Carriers in Peru
- Claro: Largest carrier, good nationwide coverage
- Movistar: Second largest, strong in urban areas
- Entel: Growing network, competitive rates
- Bitel: Budget option, expanding coverage
Mobile numbers in Peru start with 9 and are 9 digits long (e.g., +51 9XX XXX XXX).
Time Zone
Peru uses PET (Peru Time, UTC-5) year-round with no daylight saving:
- 12 PM EST = 12 PM Peru (same time zone)
- 12 PM PST = 3 PM Peru
Calling Tips
- WhatsApp is extremely popular in Peru - consider using it for free calls
- Drop the leading 0 when dialing from abroad
- Mobile numbers always start with 9
- Landline numbers vary in length by region
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