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Brazil · +55 · Americas

How to Call Brazil (+55) from Abroad

Your complete guide to dialling Brazil from Brasília to anywhere in the world — verified +55 country code, America/Sao_Paulo time zone, Americas region, ISO references, live local time and weather, plus a step-by-step walkthrough.

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Brazil

+55

Live route

Brasília

Weather

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BR

Alpha-3

BRA

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Brazil

BR

2 Digit ISO

+55

Country Calling Code

BRA

3 Digit ISO

Capital

Brasília

Time zone

America/Sao_Paulo

Weather · Brasília

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Brazil

+55

Capital

Brasília

Region

Americas

Time zone

America/Sao_Paulo

Coordinates

14.2° S, 51.9° W

ISO 3166-1

BR / BRA

Dial format

+55 [area] [number]

Current time in Brasília

—:—

Best time to call: 09:00 – 17:00 Sao Paulo

Dialing guide

How to call Brazil

A complete international number is built from four parts. Here's the anatomy and the dialling order.

Number anatomy

Exit prefix+
+
Country code55
+
Area / mobileXX
+
Subscriber numberXXX XXX
Final dialled number+55 XX XXX XXX
Valid E.164

Format follows ITU-T Recommendation E.164 the international public telecommunication numbering plan.

01Step 1 of 4

Start with the exit prefix

Press + on a mobile (hold the 0 key), or dial 00 from most countries / 011 from North America.

02Step 2 of 4

Add the Brazil code

Dial +55. This identifies Brazil on the global telephone network.

03Step 3 of 4

Enter the area or mobile prefix

Type the first part of the local number. Drop the leading 0 if there is one.

04Step 4 of 4

Finish with the subscriber number

The remaining digits route the call to the specific line in Brasília or elsewhere.

Brazil country code +55 for WhatsApp

To call Brazil on WhatsApp, save the number with +55 and no exit prefix — WhatsApp dials from your contacts, not a dial pad. Voice and video calls are free over data.

Save as +55 XX XXX XXX — use + not 0055Drop any leading 0 from the local numberOpen WhatsApp > New Chat > find contact > tap callFree over Wi-Fi or mobile data

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Call quality

Tips for clear & uninterrupted calls

Whether you're reaching Brazil for business or family, three habits keep every conversation crystal clear and a clean route from TKOS handles the rest.

  • 01

    HD audio for Brazil calls

    Brasília routes perform best with an HD-compatible headset — G.722 wideband is supported on most VoIP paths to Brazil and makes voices noticeably clearer.

  • 02

    Connection quality to Brazil

    Brasília is ~7,709 km away — expect ~280ms round-trip. A wired ethernet connection keeps packet loss below 0.1%.

  • 03

    Best time to call Brasília

    Schedule Brazil calls during Brasília business hours — 09:00–17:00 America/Sao_Paulo — your contact will be at their desk in a quiet space rather than taking the call on the move.

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Number ranges

Brazilcity & national codes

Special-rate prefixes and the major city area codes inside Brazil (+55).

Brazil national codes2 entries

NationalDial codes
Brazil Toll Free+55-007, +55-008, +55-999
Brazil Toll Free - Mobile Enabled+55-008, +55-999, +55-007

Brazil city codes22 entries

CityDial codes
Belém+55-91
Belo Horizonte+55-31
Blumenau+55-47
Brasília+55-61
Campinas+55-19
Curitiba+55-41
Florianópolis+55-48
Fortaleza+55-85
Goiania+55-62
Macáe+55-24
Manaus+55-92
Niteroi+55-21
Porto Alegre+55-51
Recife+55-81
Rio de Janeiro+55-21
Roraima+55-95
Salvador+55-71
Santo Andre+55-11
Santos+55-13
São José dos Campos+55-12
São Paulo+55-11
Vitória+55-27
Country profile

Connecting you to Brazil, one journey at a time.

Capital

Brasília

Population

215.31M

Area

8,515,767 km²

GDP (USD)

$2.13T

Currency

Brazilian Real (BRL R$)

Languages

Portuguese

Emergency number

190 / 192 / 193

Internet TLD

.br

Drive side

Right-hand traffic

Latitude / Longitude

14.24°S / 51.93°W

Time zone

America/Sao_Paulo

ISO 3166 codes

BR · BRA

From South Africa

Calling Brazil from South Africa

Brasília is ~7,709 km from South Africa — TKOS routes via trans-Atlantic submarine cable at a fraction of mobile carrier rates.

MethodRateQualityContract
TKOS VoIPLowestHD audioNone
SA mobile carrier3–8× higherStandardBundle required
Calling cardVariableCompressedActivation fee
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Why TKOS

Why call Brazil with TKOS?

Built on top of every Brazil (+55) route quality, price, and people you can reach.

HD voice routes to Brazil

TKOS routes every Brazil call through direct carrier interconnects, reaching Brasília with HD voice and minimal jitter (~280ms RTT).

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Per-minute Brazil rates

TKOS buys Brazil termination in bulk, routing directly to Brasília — the savings go straight into your per-minute rate. Transparent per-minute rates for Brazil (+55), no hidden fees.

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Support aligned to Brasília hours

Your account manager covers America/Sao_Paulo hours for Brazil. Phone, email, and live chat — always online for Brasília routes, day or night.

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FAQ

Questions about calling Brazil, answered.

Everything a business or traveller needs to know before dialling Brazil (+55). Can't find an answer? Our team is one click away.

Q1.What is the country code for Brazil?
Brazil's international calling code is +55. Dial it immediately after your exit prefix and before the local subscriber number whenever calling from outside Brazil.
Q2.What is the best time to call Brazil?
Tuesday–Wednesday, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM BRT (UTC−3) is the peak window for São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Brazil runs on BRT — fixed year-round since 2019 when daylight saving was abolished. Avoid Carnival (February, dates shift annually) and the January summer holiday season.
Q3.How do I call a mobile number in Brazil?
Brazilian mobiles are 11 digits: a 2-digit area code (DDD) + 9 + 8-digit number. Dial +55 then the 2-digit area code then the full 9-digit mobile number. A typical São Paulo mobile: +55 11 9 1234 5678.
Q4.Can I use WhatsApp or Viber to call Brazil?
Yes — WhatsApp and Viber both support free app-to-app voice calls to Brazil over Wi-Fi or mobile data. To call a regular +55 landline or mobile, you will need a paid credit balance or subscription plan.
Q5.What is the best time to call someone in Brazil?
Standard business hours in Brazil are 09:00–17:00 America/Sao_Paulo. Calling within that window means your contact is at their desk in Brasília — outside those hours you are likely to reach voicemail.
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