How much does it cost to call Brazil from the US?

With InternationalCall, calls to Brazil cost $0.05/min. Traditional carriers charge $1.50-3.00/min plus connection fees.

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🇧🇷 How to Call Brazil from US

Q: How do I call Brazil from the US?

From a US phone, dial 011 + 55 + local number. From a US cell phone, you can also use +55 + local number.

Q: What is the country code for Brazil?

The country code for Brazil is +55. When calling from the US, dial 011 first as the exit code.

Complete guide to calling Brazil from the United States. Learn the dialing format, country code, and how to save up to 95% on your calls.

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Quick Reference: Dial Brazil

US From US Landline

011 + 55 + number

011 is the US exit code

From US Cell Phone

+55 + number

+ replaces exit code on mobile

🇧🇷 Brazil Country Code: +55

Step-by-Step: How to Call Brazil

Follow these steps to dial Brazil from any US phone

Dial the US Exit Code: 011

This tells your phone carrier you're making an international call. From a cell phone, you can press and hold 0 to get the + symbol instead.

Dial Brazil's Country Code: 55

This routes your call to Brazil. Every country has a unique code - Brazil's is +55.

Dial the Local Number

Enter the full local number including any area or city code. Don't include the leading 0 if the local format uses one.

Example: Calling Brazil

Let's call a Brazil number: 12345678

US From US landline:

011-55-12345678

From US cell phone:

+5512345678

Breakdown: 011 (US exit code) + 55 (Brazil code) + 12345678 (local number)

Brazil Phone Number Format

Understanding Brazil phone numbers

Country Code +55

ISO Code BR

Number Length 10-11 digits

Mobile Prefixes 9

Trunk Prefix 0 (drop when calling from abroad)

International Format +55 XX XXXX XXXX

From US Format 011-55-XX-XXXX-XXXX

Emergency Number 190

Note: Brazilian mobile numbers recently added a 9th digit (the number 9) at the beginning of all mobile numbers. When calling from abroad, dial +55 + area code (2 digits) + 9 + 8 remaining digits. For São Paulo: +55-11-9XXXX-XXXX. Do NOT include any carrier selection code (like 021) that locals might use.

Brazil Quick Facts

Capital

Brasilia

Language

Portuguese

Currency

BRL

Timezone

UTC-3

Tips for Calling Brazil

Brazil spans four time zones, but most major cities (São Paulo, Rio, Brasília) are 2 hours ahead of US Eastern Time. This makes calling convenient from the US — you can easily reach people during business hours or evenings. Brazilians are generally informal and comfortable receiving calls in the evening, though avoid calling after 10 PM.

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Calling Brazil FAQ

How do I call Brazil from the US?

From a US phone, dial 011 + 55 + local number. From a US cell phone, you can also dial +55 + local number using the + symbol.

What is the country code for Brazil?

The country code for Brazil is +55. When dialing from the US, use 011 as the exit code before the country code.

What does 011 mean when calling internationally?

011 is the US international access code (exit code). It tells your phone carrier that you're placing an international call. Different countries have different exit codes - for example, the UK uses 00.

How much does it cost to call Brazil?

With InternationalCall, calls to Brazil cost $0.05/min for mobile and $0.05/min for landline. Traditional carriers charge $1.50-3.00/min plus connection fees.