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How to Call Peru
This guide provides helpful tips for calling Peru from the U.S. Learn how to make calls to Peru with confidence.
The Peru country code is +51. Use +51 as the international dialing prefix for calls to Peru from any country, then dial the Peruvian area code without the leading 0 and the local number. The ISO codes are PE and PER.
PERU COUNTRY CODE
+51
Dial before any Peruvian number from outside Peru
What is the country code for Peru?
| Quick reference | Detail | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Country Code | +51 | Dial before a Peruvian number |
| ISO Code | PE / PER | Country identifiers |
| International Prefix | +51 | Use for calls into Peru |
| Trunk Prefix | 0 | Use only for domestic dialing |
| Number Length | 8-9 digits after +51 | Area or mobile code plus subscriber number |
| Emergency | 105 | Police, fire, and ambulance |
Good to know: Peru uses 1-2 digit area codes. Mobile numbers start with 9.
For Peruvian numbers, the 0 at the start of a domestic area code is the trunk prefix. Keep it for calls inside Peru. Remove it when calling from another country.
How to call Peru
Use this universal format: exit code, then +51, then area code with the trunk 0 removed, then local number.
- Dial your exit code, or press + on a mobile phone.
- Dial 51 for Peru.
- Dial the area code without the leading 0.
- Dial the local subscriber number.
International call flow:
1. Exit code
→
2. +51
→
3. Area code without 0
→
4. Local number
Exit code by country
US and Canada
011
UK and most of Europe
00
Australia
0011
Mobile, any country
+
Peruvian numbers use a 0 trunk prefix for domestic calls. Remove it when calling from abroad.
Dialing format and examples
The +CC format works on any mobile phone. Use +51 1 123 4567 for a Lima landline and +51 912 345 678 for a mobile number.
| Origin | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| US/Canada | 011 51 area code local number | 011 51 1 123 4567 |
| UK | 00 51 area code local number | 00 51 1 123 4567 |
| Australia | 0011 51 area code local number | 0011 51 1 123 4567 |
| Mobile, any country | +51 area code local number | +51 1 123 4567 |
For other dialing guides, see How to call the Netherlands or How to call Germany.
What a Peru number looks like
A Peruvian phone number in international format has two parts. The country code +51 and the national number.
Landline
+51 | 1 | 1234567
Mobile
+51 | 912 | 345678
Number format and length
After +51, Peruvian numbers contain 8-9 digits after +51. Landlines and mobile numbers follow the national format.
| Number type | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lima landline | +51 1 XXX XXXX | +51 1 123 4567 |
| Arequipa landline | +51 1 XXX XXXX | +51 1 123 4567 |
| Peruvian mobile | +51 9XX XXX XXX | +51 912 345 678 |
Format a Peru number for WhatsApp
For WhatsApp, save the Peruvian number in international format with +51 and no trunk 0. A Peruvian mobile written as 0912 345 678 becomes +51 912 345 678. You can also save it without spaces as +51912345678.
If your team needs a Peruvian number for customer calls or local presence, see Telnyx Phone Numbers for numbers in 140+ countries with instant activation.
Good to know: WhatsApp needs the full international format. Drop the leading 0 before you add +51.
Peru number formats and emergency numbers
Peruvian numbers follow the national format. From another country, place +51 before the national number.
| City or region | Domestic code | International code |
|---|---|---|
| Lima | 01 | +51 1 |
| Arequipa | 054 | +51 54 |
| Trujillo | 044 | +51 44 |
| Cusco | 084 | +51 84 |
| Piura | 073 | +51 73 |
| Chiclayo | 074 | +51 74 |
| Number type | Dialed in Peru | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 105 | Police, fire, ambulance |
| Toll-free | 0800 | Free from Peruvian lines, not always reachable from abroad |
| Premium rate | 0900 | Can cost more than standard calls |
| Business numbers | 085 | Non-geographic business lines |
Keep in mind: 105 works inside Peru only. If you are outside Peru, call the emergency number for your current location. Some service numbers may not accept calls from outside Peru.
Cost and best time to call Peru
Call cost and timing depend on your carrier, your country, and whether you call a landline, mobile, toll-free, or premium-rate number.
How much does it cost to call Peru
For business calling, Telnyx SIP Trunking gives per-minute pricing for calls to Peruvian landline and mobile destinations with usage-based pricing and no monthly minimums. Your total cost can change based on call volume, destination type, and fees from your current provider.
| Calling method | Cost pattern | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile carrier | Plan rate or international fee | Personal calls |
| International add-on | Recurring fee plus lower per-minute rates | Repeat callers |
| VoIP or SIP | Per-minute pricing by destination type | Teams and high-volume calling |
Good to know: Ask your provider whether Peruvian mobile calls are priced differently from landline calls. They often are.
Time zones and best time to call
Peru follows Peru Time, UTC-5, year-round with no daylight saving. For business calls, aim for 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Peruvian time.
| Calling from | Offset from NL | Best call window |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | PE offset varies | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. UK time |
| US Eastern | PE offset varies | 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET |
| US Pacific | PE offset varies | 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. PT |
Good to know: Time differences can shift for short periods because daylight saving dates do not match in every country.
Is calling Peru free
Calling Peru is not automatically free. It may be free if your mobile or landline plan includes Peru calling, if both parties use an app over data, or if a company gives you a reachable local number.
WhatsApp and similar apps do not charge per minute for app-to-app calls, but your internet or roaming plan may charge for data. Business callers can use SIP Trunking with usage-based pricing for the lowest per-minute rates.
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