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To call Portugal from Australia, dial 0011, then the Portuguese country code 351, then the full Portuguese number. On a mobile you can type +351 instead of 0011 351. Below is exactly what to dial, a number converter, area codes, the best time to call and what a call costs.
Country Code for Portugal: +351
The country code for Portugal is +351. These are the codes to call Portugal from Australia, in this order:
- 0011, the exit code for calls out of Australia. People also call it the international access code.
- 351, the country calling code for Portugal.
- The full local number, with the area code for a landline.
You need to dial all 3 parts to make international calls to Portugal, from a mobile or landline number. The dialling code 351 is the same for every city in Portugal.
Dial 0011, then 351, then the full Portuguese number.
| Number in Portugal | Written there as | Dial from Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 912 345 678 | 0011 351 912 345 678 |
| Landline | 212 345 678 | 0011 351 212 345 678 |
Example numbers only. On a mobile you can type + in place of 0011.
Convert a Portuguese Phone Number to Dial from Australia
Type a Portuguese number as you got it, such as 212 345 678 or +351 912 345 678. The converter shows the digits to dial.
Type the number as people write it in Portugal.
Area Codes and Mobile Numbers in Portugal
Every Portuguese number has 9 digits, and you dial all 9 after 351. Portugal has no 0 to drop. Mobiles start with 91, 92, 93 or 96, for example 912 345 678. Landlines start with 2.
The area code is part of the 9 digits. Lisbon is 21 and Porto 22, then 7 more digits. Other areas have a 3 digit code, such as 239 for Coimbra. Madeira and the Azores use the same country code 351. Numbers written before October 1999, such as 01 for Lisbon, no longer work.
| City | Area code | From Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Lisbon | 21 | 0011 351 21 + number |
| Porto | 22 | 0011 351 22 + number |
| Braga | 253 | 0011 351 253 + number |
| Coimbra | 239 | 0011 351 239 + number |
| Aveiro | 234 | 0011 351 234 + number |
| Faro (Algarve) | 289 | 0011 351 289 + number |
| Setúbal | 265 | 0011 351 265 + number |
| Leiria | 244 | 0011 351 244 + number |
| Funchal (Madeira) | 291 | 0011 351 291 + number |
| Ponta Delgada (Azores) | 296 | 0011 351 296 + number |
Area codes as they follow 351.
Time Zone and Best Time to Call Portugal from Australia
Portugal 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 8:00 am in Lisbon, and in July, 7:00 pm in Sydney is 10:00 am in Lisbon.
| Your city | Lisbon | Azores |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart | January: 11h behind July: 9h behind |
January: 12h behind July: 10h behind |
| Brisbane | January: 10h behind July: 9h behind |
January: 11h behind July: 10h behind |
| Adelaide | January: 10h 30m behind July: 8h 30m behind |
January: 11h 30m behind July: 9h 30m behind |
| Darwin | January: 9h 30m behind July: 8h 30m behind |
January: 10h 30m behind July: 9h 30m behind |
| Perth | January: 8h behind July: 7h behind |
January: 9h behind July: 8h behind |
Worked out from the official time zone database for mid January and mid July. Portugal also changes its clocks for daylight saving, so the gap shifts for a few weeks around those dates.
International Call Rates to Portugal with a Calling Card
Calls to Portugal start at 2.1c a minute on Mr Calls (89c a call). Portuguese mobiles cost more than landlines on every card.
| Calling a | 10 minutes | 30 minutes | 60 minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landline | 34cGolden Banana | 99cEast Star | $1.98East Star |
| Mobile | $1.33Super Deal | $3.33Super Deal | $6.47Mr Calls |
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 Portugal.
To compare every card and its talk time, see calls to Portugal from Australia.
How to Call Portugal from Australia: 3 Ways
Most people make calls to Portugal 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 Portugal start at 2.1c a minute.
- Your calling plan. Many calling plans charge a rate per minute for international dialling, and some block it. Check the rate to Portugal 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 Portugal Does Not Work
- Adding a 0 after 351. Portugal has no trunk prefix, so it is 0011 351 912 345 678, not 0011 351 0912 345 678.
- Dropping the first digit thinking it is a prefix. The leading 2 of a landline and the leading 9 of a mobile are part of the number.
- Using an old number written from before 31 October 1999, such as 01 xxx xxxx for Lisbon. All numbers have been 9 digits since then.
- Assuming a 800 freephone number will work from Australia. It may not; ask for a normal landline or mobile number.
- Forgetting the Azores are one hour behind Lisbon and Madeira all year.
- 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 Portugal
People in Portugal call Australia with the exit code 00, then 61, then the Australian number without its first 0. An Australian mobile 0412 345 678 becomes 00 61 412 345 678. From a mobile in Portugal, +61 412 345 678 works too.
Compare every card that calls Portugal, with landline and mobile rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has the code +351?
Portugal. From Australia dial 0011 351, then the full Portuguese number.
Do I drop a 0 when calling Portugal?
No. Portuguese numbers have no 0 to drop. Dial 0011 351 and all 9 digits, for example 0011 351 912 345 678.
What do Portuguese mobile numbers start with?
Portuguese mobiles start with 91, 92, 93 or 96 and have 9 digits. From Australia dial 0011 351 and the full number.
How do I call Madeira or the Azores from Australia?
Use the same code as mainland Portugal: 0011 351 and the 9 digit number. Funchal in Madeira starts 291, and the Azores start 292, 295 or 296. The Azores are 1 hour behind Lisbon all year.
How much does it cost to call Portugal from Australia?
With a phone card, a 10 minute call to a landline in Portugal costs 34c on Golden Banana. A 1 hour call costs $1.98 to a landline on East Star and $6.47 to a mobile on Mr Calls. Prices include any connection fee and are for calls from a local access number.
What is the cheapest way to call Portugal 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 2.1c a minute on Mr Calls plus 89c a call. With no connection fee, landlines start at 3.3c on East Star and mobiles at 11.1c on Super Deal.
Can I call Portugal 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 Portugal, a phone card costs from 3.3c a minute to a landline and 11.1c 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 Portugal, drop the 0: the mobile 0412 345 678 becomes +61 412 345 678.
