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To call Brazil from Australia, dial 0011, then the Brazilian country code 55, then the 2 digit area code and the number. On a mobile you can type +55 instead of 0011 55. Below is exactly what to dial, a number converter, area codes, the best time to call and what a call costs.
Country Code for Brazil: +55
The country code for Brazil is +55. These are the codes to call Brazil from Australia, in this order:
- 0011, the exit code for calls out of Australia. People also call it the international access code.
- 55, the country calling code for Brazil.
- The 2 digit area code, then the number.
You need to dial all 3 parts to make international calls to Brazil, from a mobile or landline number. The dialling code 55 is the same for every city in Brazil.
Dial 0011, then 55, then the 2 digit area code and the number.
| Number in Brazil | Written there as | Dial from Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile | (11) 91234-5678 | 0011 55 11 91234 5678 |
| Landline | (11) 3123-4567 | 0011 55 11 3123 4567 |
Example numbers only. On a mobile you can type + in place of 0011.
Convert a Brazilian Phone Number to Dial from Australia
Type a Brazilian number as you got it, such as (11) 3123-4567 or +55 11 91234 5678. The converter removes the 0 and shows the digits to dial.
Type the number as people write it in Brazil.
Area Codes and Mobile Numbers in Brazil
Brazilian numbers are written with a 2 digit area code in brackets, such as (11) 3123-4567 for a São Paulo landline. From Australia dial the area code and the number, with no 0 and no carrier code. Brazil has 67 area codes, and São Paulo state alone uses 11 to 19.
Mobiles have 9 digits after the area code and start with 9, for example (11) 91234-5678. Landlines have 8 digits after the area code. Inside Brazil people add 0 and a 2 digit carrier code for long distance calls. You do not need them from Australia.
| City | Area code | From Australia |
|---|---|---|
| São Paulo | 11 | 0011 55 11 + number |
| Rio de Janeiro | 21 | 0011 55 21 + number |
| Brasília | 61 | 0011 55 61 + number |
| Salvador | 71 | 0011 55 71 + number |
| Fortaleza | 85 | 0011 55 85 + number |
| Belo Horizonte | 31 | 0011 55 31 + number |
| Manaus | 92 | 0011 55 92 + number |
| Curitiba | 41 | 0011 55 41 + number |
| Recife | 81 | 0011 55 81 + number |
| Porto Alegre | 51 | 0011 55 51 + number |
Area codes as they follow 55. Inside Brazil each starts with 0.
Time Zone and Best Time to Call Brazil from Australia
Brazil is behind every Australian city, and the gap changes when clocks change for daylight saving. For example, in January, 7:00 pm in Sydney is 5:00 am in São Paulo, and in July, 7:00 pm in Sydney is 6:00 am in São Paulo.
| Your city | São Paulo | Manaus |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart | January: 14h behind July: 13h behind |
January: 15h behind July: 14h behind |
| Brisbane | January: 13h behind July: 13h behind |
January: 14h behind July: 14h behind |
| Adelaide | January: 13h 30m behind July: 12h 30m behind |
January: 14h 30m behind July: 13h 30m behind |
| Darwin | January: 12h 30m behind July: 12h 30m behind |
January: 13h 30m behind July: 13h 30m behind |
| Perth | January: 11h behind July: 11h behind |
January: 12h behind July: 12h behind |
Worked out from the official time zone database for mid January and mid July. Brazil has no daylight saving, so the gap changes only when Australian clocks change.
International Call Rates to Brazil with a Calling Card
Calls to Brazil start at 3.5c a minute on Call Anywhere (99c a call). Brazilian mobiles cost more than landlines on 35 of 36 cards.
| Calling a | 10 minutes | 30 minutes | 60 minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landline | 55.2cHello World | $1.38Hello World | $2.76Hello World |
| Mobile | $1.43Hello World | $3.57Hello World | $7.14Hello World |
Cheapest card for each call, including any connection fee and billing rounding, from a local access number. Checked 19 October 2026. See every card for Brazil.
To compare every card and its talk time, see calls to Brazil from Australia.
How to Call Brazil from Australia: 3 Ways
Most people make calls to Brazil in one of 3 ways.
- Calling card. You dial a local access number in Australia, so the card works from any landline or mobile phone. It needs no internet connection and no new SIM card. International rates to Brazil start at 3.5c a minute.
- Your calling plan. Many calling plans charge a rate per minute for international dialling, and some block it. Check the rate to Brazil before you call.
- Internet calling apps (VoIP). Calls are free when both people have the same app and a data plan or Wi-Fi. Call quality depends on the internet connection at both ends.
A calling card suits calls to landlines and to people with a weak internet connection.
Why a Call to Brazil Does Not Work
- Keeping the 0 or the carrier code after 55, e.g. 0011 55 0 21 11 3123 4567 instead of 0011 55 11 3123 4567. Both belong to dialling inside Brazil only.
- Dropping the 9 at the start of a mobile number. Since November 2016 every mobile has 9 digits after the area code, so (11) 91234-5678 has 11 digits in all.
- Calling abroad from Brazil with just 00. Unless the line has a pre-selected carrier, you need 00 plus a 2-digit carrier code, e.g. 00 21 61 412 345 678.
- Using an old guide that says Brazil has daylight saving. It was abolished in 2019.
- Assuming one time zone. Brazil runs from UTC-2 (Fernando de Noronha) to UTC-5 (Acre); Sao Paulo and Rio are UTC-3.
- Your mobile plan may block international calls, or need extra credit for them. A phone card avoids this, because you dial an Australian access number first.
- On a phone card, the overseas number goes in after the access number and PIN, and ends with #.
Calling Australia from Brazil
People in Brazil call Australia with 00, a 2 digit carrier code, then 61 and the Australian number without its first 0. With carrier code 21, the Australian mobile 0412 345 678 becomes 00 21 61 412 345 678. Plain 00 works only on a line that has a long distance carrier set up in advance.
Compare every card that calls Brazil, with landline and mobile rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has the code +55?
Brazil. From Australia dial 0011 55, then the 2 digit area code and the number.
Do I need a carrier code to call Brazil from Australia?
No. The carrier code is only for long distance calls inside Brazil. From Australia dial 0011 55, the 2 digit area code and the number, for example 0011 55 11 3123 4567.
Why do Brazilian mobile numbers have 9 digits?
Since November 2016 every Brazilian mobile has 9 digits after the area code, and the first digit is 9. A mobile written (11) 91234-5678 becomes 0011 55 11 91234 5678 from Australia.
What is the area code for São Paulo?
São Paulo city is 11. Rio de Janeiro is 21 and Brasília 61. From Australia dial 0011 55 11 and the local number.
How much does it cost to call Brazil from Australia?
With a phone card, a 10 minute call to a landline in Brazil costs 55.2c on Hello World. A 1 hour call on Hello World costs $2.76 to a landline and $7.14 to a mobile. Prices include any connection fee and are for calls from a local access number.
What is the cheapest way to call Brazil from Australia?
A prepaid phone card is usually cheapest when the person you call is on a normal landline or mobile. The lowest rate is 3.5c a minute on Call Anywhere plus 99c a call. With no connection fee, landlines start at 4.6c and mobiles at 11.9c, both on Hello World.
Can I call Brazil for free from Australia?
Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app and a data or Wi-Fi connection. To reach a landline, a basic mobile or someone with weak internet in Brazil, a phone card costs from 4.6c a minute to a landline and 11.9c to a mobile, with no connection fee.
Is Australia +61 or 04?
+61 is the country code for Australia. 04 is how Australian mobile numbers start inside Australia. From Brazil, drop the 0: the mobile 0412 345 678 becomes +61 412 345 678.
