ISO
PE / PER
Peru
+51
Capital
Lima
Continent
South America
Timezone
UTC-5
Currency
PEN
Scam risk
MEDIUM
Population
32,971,854 · Spanish
🕐 Current time in Peru
UTC-5
Lima
-
UTC-5
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Common formats for +51
The country code for Peru can be written several ways. All refer to the same code.
+51- international E.164 format (with plus sign)51- digits only (often typed in search)0051- with European exit code (00)011 51- with US exit code (011)00 51 XXX XXX XXX- full landline example+51 9XX XXX XXX- full mobile example
How to dial
From the United States →
011 + 51 + area + number
Landline:
00 51 XXX XXX XXX · Mobile: +51 9XX XXX XXXFrom Europe →
00 + 51 + area + number
Exit code from your country, then 51, then the local number (drop the leading
0 trunk prefix).From specific countries
| From | Landline | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
United States
|
011 51 XXX XXX XXX |
+51 9XX XXX XXX |
United Kingdom
|
00 51 XXX XXX XXX |
+51 9XX XXX XXX |
Australia
|
0011 51 XXX XXX XXX |
+51 9XX XXX XXX |
Canada
|
011 51 XXX XXX XXX |
+51 9XX XXX XXX |
India
|
00 51 XXX XXX XXX |
+51 9XX XXX XXX |
Area codes
| Code | City / Region |
|---|---|
1 |
Lima/Callao |
41 |
Amazonas |
42 |
San Martín |
43 |
Ancash |
44 |
La Libertad |
51 |
Puno |
52 |
Tacna |
53 |
Moquegua |
54 |
Arequipa |
56 |
Ica |
Scam Risk: MEDIUM
Some extortion and impersonation calls.
Common scam types from +51
- Extortion
- Impersonation
What to do
- Be cautious with unexpected calls from +51
- Verify the caller's identity before sharing personal information
- Report suspicious calls to your carrier
FAQ
What country has the code +51?
The country code +51 belongs to Peru.
Is +51 a scam?
+51 is the legitimate country code for Peru. The scam risk level is medium. Some extortion and impersonation calls.
How to call Peru from the US?
From a US landline: dial 011 + 51 + local number. From a US cell: dial +51 + local number.
