São Paulo Area Code (DDD 11): Complete Calling Guide (2026)
São Paulo area code is DDD 11. How to dial from abroad, all 9 SP state DDDs (11-19), mobile format, time zone, costs.
Quick Facts: São Paulo Area Code
| Area Code (DDD) | 11 |
| Time Zone | BRT (UTC-3), no DST |
| Population | ~12.3M city / ~22M metro |
| Country Code | +55 (Brazil) |
São Paulo State DDDs: 11 Through 19
São Paulo state has 9 DDDs covering the capital and surrounding regions:
| DDD | Area | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | São Paulo (capital & metro) | Largest city in South America |
| 12 | São José dos Campos | Aerospace & tech (Embraer) |
| 13 | Santos | Largest port in Latin America |
| 14 | Bauru | Central SP, railway junction |
| 15 | Sorocaba | Industrial center |
| 16 | Ribeirão Preto | Sugarcane capital |
| 17 | S.J. do Rio Preto | Northwest SP |
| 18 | Presidente Prudente | Western SP |
| 19 | Campinas | Tech hub (Unicamp) |
For all 67 Brazilian DDD codes, see our complete Brazil area codes guide.
How to Call São Paulo
From the USA
Landline: 011-55-11-XXXX-XXXX
Mobile: 011-55-11-9XXXX-XXXX
From UK/Europe
Format: 00-55-11-XXXX-XXXX
From Any Mobile
Format: +55-11-XXXX-XXXX
São Paulo Time Zone
São Paulo is in Brasília Time (BRT) — UTC-3 year-round. Brazil abolished daylight saving time in 2019.
- vs US Eastern: SP is 2 hours ahead (EST) / 1 hour ahead (EDT)
- vs US Pacific: SP is 5 hours ahead (PST) / 4 hours ahead (PDT)
- vs London: SP is 3 hours behind (GMT)
Best calling window from US East Coast: 10 AM - 2 PM EST = 12 PM - 4 PM São Paulo
Cost to Call São Paulo
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| BubblyPhone | $0.02-0.05/min |
| AT&T / Verizon | $2.50-3.50/min |
| T-Mobile | $0.25+/min |
| Free (app-to-app) | |
| Google Voice | $0.05/min |
96%+ of Brazilians use WhatsApp — it's the dominant messaging app for personal and business use.
Business Calling Tips
- Business hours: 8 AM - 6 PM (Mon-Fri)
- Financial capital: SP is home to B3 (stock exchange) and Faria Lima business district
- WhatsApp is standard for business communication in Brazil
- Language: Portuguese — English is less common outside international companies
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