ISO
BR / BRA
Brazil
+55
Capital
Brasilia
Continent
South America
Timezone
UTC-3
Currency
BRL
Scam risk
MEDIUM
Population
214,326,223 · Portuguese
🕐 Current time in Brazil
4 time zones
Brasilia
-
UTC-3
Manaus
-
AMT
Rio Branco
-
ACT
Fernando de Noronha
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FNT
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Common formats for +55
The country code for Brazil can be written several ways. All refer to the same code.
+55- international E.164 format (with plus sign)55- digits only (often typed in search)0055- with European exit code (00)011 55- with US exit code (011)00 55 XX XXXX XXXX- full landline example+55 XX 9XXXX XXXX- full mobile example
How to dial
From the United States →
011 + 55 + area + number
Landline:
00 55 XX XXXX XXXX · Mobile: +55 XX 9XXXX XXXXFrom Europe →
00 + 55 + area + number
Exit code from your country, then 55, then the local number (drop the leading
0 trunk prefix).From specific countries
| From | Landline | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
United States
|
011 55 XX XXXX XXXX |
+55 XX 9XXXX XXXX |
United Kingdom
|
00 55 XX XXXX XXXX |
+55 XX 9XXXX XXXX |
Australia
|
0011 55 XX XXXX XXXX |
+55 XX 9XXXX XXXX |
Canada
|
011 55 XX XXXX XXXX |
+55 XX 9XXXX XXXX |
India
|
00 55 XX XXXX XXXX |
+55 XX 9XXXX XXXX |
Area codes
| Code | City / Region |
|---|---|
1 |
São Paulo |
1120 |
São Paulo - SP |
1121 |
São Paulo - SP |
1122 |
São Paulo - SP |
1124 |
Guarulhos - SP |
1129 |
São Paulo - SP |
1130 |
São Paulo - SP |
1132 |
São Paulo - SP |
1137 |
São Paulo - SP |
1138 |
São Paulo - SP |
Scam Risk: MEDIUM
Some WhatsApp cloning, SIM swap fraud, and impersonation scams reported.
Common scam types from +55
- Whatsapp Clone
- Sim Swap
- Impersonation
What to do
- Be cautious with unexpected calls from +55
- Verify the caller's identity before sharing personal information
- Report suspicious calls to your carrier
FAQ
What country has the code +55?
The country code +55 belongs to Brazil.
Is +55 a scam?
+55 is the legitimate country code for Brazil. The scam risk level is medium. Some WhatsApp cloning, SIM swap fraud, and impersonation scams reported.
How to call Brazil from the US?
From a US landline: dial 011 + 55 + local number. From a US cell: dial +55 + local number.
