What is the country code for Portugal?

Portugal's country code is +351. When calling from Angola, dial 00 351 or +351 before the 9-digit Portuguese number.

What is the exit code to dial internationally from Angola?

Angola's international exit code is 00. On a mobile phone, you can also use the + symbol. So to call Portugal, start with 00 351 or +351.

How much does it cost to call Portugal from Angola with Sayfone?

Sayfone offers calls to Portugal at $0.98 per minute with transparent billing. There are no connection fees, hidden surcharges, or minimum call durations.

Do I need to add a 0 after dialing +351?

No. Portugal uses a closed numbering plan and dropped the domestic trunk prefix 0 in 1999. After dialing +351, enter the 9-digit number directly. For example, a Lisbon landline would be +351 21 XXX XXXX, not +351 021 XXX XXXX.

What is the time difference between Angola and Portugal?

Angola (WAT, UTC+1) is 1 hour ahead of Portugal (WET, UTC+0) during winter. When Portugal is on daylight saving time (late March to late October), the two countries are on the same time.

Can I call Portuguese toll-free numbers (800) from Angola?

Generally no. Portuguese toll-free (800), shared-cost (808), and premium-rate (707) numbers are usually restricted to domestic callers. Ask your contact in Portugal for an alternative geographic number starting with 2 or a mobile number starting with 9.

How do I call a mobile phone in Portugal from Angola?

Dial 00 351 (or +351) followed by the 9-digit mobile number. Portuguese mobile numbers start with 9 — common prefixes include 91, 92, 93, and 96. For example: +351 91 234 5678.

Do I need to install an app to use Sayfone?

No. Sayfone works directly in your web browser — just open the site, enter the Portuguese number you want to call, and connect. No app download or installation is required.

Quick Answer

How to Call Portugal from Angola

To call Portugal from Angola, dial 00 + 351 + the 9-digit Portuguese number. For mobile phones, you can tap + instead of dialing 00. Sayfone offers calls to Portugal at $0.98/min with no hidden fees.

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Angola and Portugal share the Portuguese language and deep cultural ties, making this one of the most active calling corridors between Africa and Europe. Whether you're coordinating remittances, staying in touch with family, or handling business, connecting by phone is straightforward.

Steps at a glance

Dial 00 (Angola's international exit code) or press + on your mobile
Dial 351 (Portugal's country code)
Dial the full 9-digit Portuguese number (landline or mobile)
Press call — no leading 0 needed after 351

Sources

1
ITU-T E.164 — Portugal country code +351
Country code reference
2
Angola international dialing exit code 00
Exit code reference

DIALING GUIDE

Step-by-Step: Call Portugal from Angola

Follow these steps to place an international call from Angola to any landline or mobile number in Portugal.

1
Dial Angola's exit code
From a landline, dial 00. From a mobile phone, you can press and hold 0 or tap the + symbol on your keypad.
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00 or +
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2
Dial Portugal's country code
Enter 351 immediately after the exit code. This routes your call to Portugal's telephone network.
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00 351 or +351
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3
Dial the 9-digit Portuguese number
Enter the full local number. For landlines, this starts with 2 (e.g. 21 for Lisbon, 22 for Porto). For mobile phones, it starts with 9 (e.g. 91, 92, 93, or 96). Do not add a leading 0 — Portugal dropped the trunk prefix in 1999.
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00 351 21 234 5678 (Lisbon landline) or +351 91 234 5678 (mobile)
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Press call
Your call will connect through Angola's international gateway to Portugal. A complete dialed number from Angola will look like 00 351 XXXXXXXXX or +351 XXXXXXXXX.

Dialing format reference

+351

Use these patterns when entering a full international number to +351.

Mobile

+351 9X XXX XXXX

Landline

+351 2X XXX XXXX

+351 21 234 5678 (Lisbon landline)
+351 22 345 6789 (Porto landline)
+351 91 234 5678 (mobile)
+351 289 123 456 (Faro landline)

Major city area codes

Lisbon21

Porto22

Coimbra239

Faro289

Funchal (Madeira)291

Ponta Delgada (Azores)296

Sources

1
Telephone numbers in Portugal — Wikipedia
Numbering plan and format details
2
Portugal dialing codes — Portugal Visitor
Area code and format reference
3
Angola exit code — DialingCode.com
Confirms Angola IDD exit code is 00

IMPORTANT RULES

Dialing Rules for Angola to Portugal Calls

Key rules and gotchas to keep in mind when dialing Portuguese numbers from Angola.

No leading 0 after +351

Portugal dropped the domestic trunk prefix 0 in 1999. When dialing internationally, enter the country code 351 followed directly by the 9-digit number. Dialing +351 0… will not connect.

All Portuguese numbers are 9 digits

Both landline and mobile numbers in Portugal are exactly 9 digits long (after the country code). If the number you have is shorter or longer, double-check it before calling.

Landlines start with 2, mobiles with 9

Landline numbers begin with the digit 2 (e.g. 21 for Lisbon, 22 for Porto). Mobile numbers begin with 9 (common prefixes: 91, 92, 93, 96). This helps you identify the type of number you're calling.

Special-rate numbers may not work from abroad

Portuguese toll-free (800), shared-cost (808), and premium-rate (707) numbers are often restricted to domestic callers. If you need to reach a business in Portugal, ask for a geographic number starting with 2 instead.

Use E.164 format for saved contacts

Save Portuguese contacts in +351 XXXXXXXXX format. This ensures the number works regardless of which country you're calling from, whether you're in Angola, travelling, or using a browser-based calling service like Sayfone.

TIMING & TIPS

Best Times to Call Portugal from Angola

Angola (WAT, UTC+1) and Portugal (WET, UTC±0 / WEST, UTC+1) have a small time difference that shifts with Portugal's daylight saving time. Here's how to time your calls.

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During Portugal's winter months (late October to late March), Angola is 1 hour ahead. During summer daylight saving time (late March to late October), the two countries share the same clock time — making it the easiest period to coordinate calls.

Time & windows

Winter (Nov–Mar)

Angola is 1 hour ahead

When it's 10:00 AM in Luanda, it's 9:00 AM in Lisbon

Summer (Apr–Oct)

Same time

Portugal's DST aligns both countries at UTC+1

Best Personal Call Window

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Angola time)

Evening in both countries — after work and dinner prep

🇦🇴Morning business calls

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Angola timeReaches Portugal at 8:00–11:00 AM (winter) or 9:00 AM–12:00 PM (summer)

🇦🇴Afternoon personal calls

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Angola timeGood for catching people during lunch or early afternoon in Portugal

🇦🇴Evening family calls

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Angola timeIdeal window — both countries are in evening hours

🇦🇴Avoid late night

After 10:00 PM Angola time9:00 PM or later in Portugal — too late for most people

Calling tips

Save Portuguese contacts in +351 format so you can call from any device or service without reformatting.
Use a browser-based calling service like Sayfone to avoid high mobile carrier international rates from Angola.
If you're coordinating remittance transfers, agree on a set weekly call time — the shared language makes quick check-ins easy.
During Portugal's DST transition weekends (late March and late October), double-check the current time difference before calling.

Business etiquette

Portuguese business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with a lunch break around 1:00 PM.
Address business contacts formally at first — use Senhor/Senhora with their surname until invited to use first names.
Portuguese professionals often prefer phone calls to email for time-sensitive matters, so calling is well-received in business contexts.
Be aware that August is a common holiday month in Portugal — many businesses operate with reduced staff.

Sources

1
Angola to Portugal time conversion — EverydayCalculation
Time zone difference details
2
Lisbon to Luanda time converter — Savvy Time
DST schedule and overlap

TROUBLESHOOTING

Common Issues Calling Portugal from Angola

If your call to Portugal isn't connecting, check these common problems and solutions.

Call won't connect at all

Verify you're dialing 00 351 (or +351) followed by exactly 9 digits. The most common error is adding a 0 after 351 — Portugal doesn't use a trunk prefix for international calls. Also confirm your Angolan phone plan or carrier supports international dialing.

Getting a 'number not in service' message

Check whether the number is a special-rate number (starting with 800, 808, or 707). These often cannot be reached from outside Portugal. Ask your contact for an alternative geographic number starting with 2 or a mobile number starting with 9.

Poor call quality or frequent drops

International call routing from Angola can sometimes encounter congestion. If you experience poor quality, try calling during off-peak hours or use a browser-based calling service like Sayfone, which routes calls over the internet for more consistent quality.

Unexpectedly high charges on your phone bill

Angolan mobile carriers can charge premium rates for international calls to Portugal. Check your carrier's per-minute rate before dialing. For a predictable cost, Sayfone offers calls to Portugal at $0.98/min with transparent per-minute billing — no connection fees or hidden surcharges.

Sources

1
Portugal calling format — Wise
Common dialing errors

Savings

See what you could save

Adjust the tools below to compare Sayfone with typical retail pricing for calls to Portugal. Start with one call, then layer on monthly volume to see the bigger picture.

How to use these tools

Sayfone uses your live rate for calls to Portugal — the same basis as the rest of this page.
First, estimate savings on a single call length. Then, model a full month of minutes versus typical retail benchmarks.
Retail competitor rows are illustrative — not a quote from any carrier.