Quick Answer
From Brazil, dial 00 + your carrier code (e.g., 21 for Claro, 15 for Vivo, 41 for TIM) + 351 + the 9-digit Portuguese number. From a mobile phone, you can simply dial +351 followed by the 9-digit number.
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With over 513,000 Brazilians living in Portugal, this is one of the most active calling corridors between the two countries. Sayfone offers calls to Portugal at $0.98/min — right from your browser, no app required.
Steps at a glance
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Country code and number format reference
Brazil exit code and carrier selection code reference
DIALING GUIDE
Follow these steps to connect to any Portuguese landline or mobile number from Brazil. The process differs slightly depending on whether you're dialing from a landline or mobile.
From a Brazilian landline or mobile using your carrier, dial 00 followed by your two-digit carrier selection code. Common codes include 21 (Claro/Embratel), 15 (Vivo/Telefônica), and 41 (TIM). From a mobile phone, you can alternatively use the + symbol (hold the 0 key) to skip the exit code and carrier code entirely.
00 21 (using Claro) or + (from mobile)
After the exit code and carrier code (or +), dial 351, which is Portugal's country code.
00 21 351 …
Portugal uses a closed numbering plan — all numbers are exactly 9 digits. Landlines start with 2 (e.g., 21 for Lisbon, 22 for Porto). Mobile numbers start with 9 (e.g., 91, 92, 93, 96). Do not add a leading zero — Portugal dropped the trunk prefix in 1999.
00 21 351 21 234 5678 (Lisbon landline) or 00 21 351 912 345 678 (mobile)
International calls from Brazil to Portugal typically connect within a few seconds. You may hear a different ring tone than you're used to domestically. If the call doesn't connect, double-check that you included the carrier code and that the Portuguese number is complete (9 digits after +351).
Dialing format reference
+351
Use these patterns when entering a full international number to +351.
Mobile
+351 9XX XXX XXX
Landline
+351 2X XXX XXXX
Major city area codes
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Carrier selection code and international dialing format
Portugal number format and area codes
Authoritative international numbering standard
IMPORTANT RULES
Brazil's international dialing system has unique requirements compared to most countries. These rules will help you avoid common pitfalls.
Unlike most countries that use a simple 00 exit code, Brazil requires you to include a two-digit carrier selection code after 00. For example: 00 + 21 (Claro) or 00 + 15 (Vivo) or 00 + 41 (TIM). The carrier code you use must match a carrier available on your phone line. Using the + symbol on a mobile phone bypasses this requirement.
Portugal switched to a closed numbering plan in 1999 and dropped the trunk prefix '0'. When dialing from Brazil, never add a 0 after the +351 country code. Dial +351 followed directly by the 9-digit number.
Portuguese mobile numbers start with 9 (common prefixes: 91, 92, 93, 96). Landline numbers start with 2 (e.g., 21 for Lisbon, 22 for Porto). Both are 9 digits long. The dialing process from Brazil is identical for both — just use the correct 9-digit number after +351.
If you are a foreign visitor roaming in Brazil on an international SIM, you can dial using the standard +351 format without needing a Brazilian carrier selection code. This exception is noted by ANATEL for international roaming users.
Toll-free (800), shared-cost (808), and premium-rate (707) numbers in Portugal are generally domestic-only and may not be reachable from Brazil. Ask for a geographic alternative number starting with 2 if you need to reach a Portuguese business.
TIMING & TIPS
Portugal is 3 hours ahead of Brasília time (and most of eastern Brazil). During Portugal's summer daylight saving period, the gap widens to 4 hours. Plan your calls to catch family or colleagues at a convenient hour.
Best for Personal Calls
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM BRT
8:00 PM – midnight in Portugal — evening for both sides
Best for Business Calls
6:00 AM – 12:00 PM BRT
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Portugal — core business hours
Weekend Family Calls
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM BRT
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Portugal — relaxed weekend afternoon
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Brasilia to Lisbon time difference reference
TROUBLESHOOTING
If your call to Portugal isn't connecting, one of these common issues is likely the cause. Most problems stem from Brazil's unique carrier selection code system.
Brazil requires a two-digit carrier code after 00 for international calls. If you dial just 00 351 without a carrier code, the call will not connect. Use 00 + your carrier code (e.g., 21 for Claro, 15 for Vivo, 41 for TIM) + 351 + number. Alternatively, use + on your mobile to bypass this entirely.
Portugal does not use a trunk prefix. Dialing +351 0… will fail. After +351, dial the number directly (e.g., +351 21 234 5678 for Lisbon, not +351 021 234 5678).
Portuguese 800 (freephone), 808 (shared-cost), and 707 (premium-rate) numbers are typically not reachable from outside Portugal. Contact the business and request a geographic number starting with 2 instead.
This may indicate a network routing issue between your Brazilian carrier and the Portuguese network. Try using a different carrier selection code, or use Sayfone from your browser for a browser-based connection that doesn't depend on traditional carrier routing.
Portuguese numbers are always 9 digits after the country code. If you have fewer or more digits, the number may be outdated or incorrectly formatted. Verify the number with your contact. Old numbers from before 1999 may be missing the area code prefix.
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Carrier code troubleshooting context
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