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How to Call Portugal
This guide provides helpful tips for calling Portugal from the U.S. Learn how to make calls to Portugal with confidence.
The Portugal country code is +351. Use +351 as the international dialing prefix for calls to Portugal from any country, then dial the portuguese area code without the leading 0 and the local number. The ISO codes are PT and PRT.
PORTUGAL COUNTRY CODE
+351
Dial before any portuguese number from outside Portugal
What is the country code for Portugal?
| Quick reference | Detail | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Country Code | +351 | Dial before a portuguese number |
| ISO Code | PT / PRT | Country identifiers |
| International Prefix | +351 | Use for calls into Portugal |
| Trunk Prefix | 0 | Use only for domestic dialing |
| Number Length | 9 digits after +351 | Area or mobile code plus subscriber number |
| Emergency | 112 | Police, fire, and ambulance |
Good to know: Portugal uses 2-3 digit area codes. Mobile numbers start with 9.
For portuguese numbers, the 0 at the start of a domestic area code is the trunk prefix. Keep it for calls inside Portugal. Remove it when calling from another country.
How to call Portugal
Use this universal format: exit code, then +351, then area code with the trunk 0 removed, then local number.
- Dial your exit code, or press + on a mobile phone.
- Dial 351 for Portugal.
- Dial the area code without the leading 0.
- Dial the local subscriber number.
International call flow:
1. Exit code
→
2. +351
→
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
+
Portuguese 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 +351 21 123 4567 for a Lisbon landline and +351 91 234 5678 for a mobile number.
| Origin | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| US/Canada | 011 351 area code local number | 011 351 21 123 4567 |
| UK | 00 351 area code local number | 00 351 21 123 4567 |
| Australia | 0011 351 area code local number | 0011 351 21 123 4567 |
| Mobile, any country | +351 area code local number | +351 21 123 4567 |
For other dialing guides, see How to call the Netherlands or How to call Germany.
What a Portugal number looks like
A portuguese phone number in international format has two parts. The country code +351 and the national number.
Landline
+351 | 21 | 1234567
Mobile
+351 | 91 | 2345678
Number format and length
After +351, portuguese numbers contain 9 digits after +351. Landlines and mobile numbers follow the national format.
| Number type | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lisbon landline | +351 21 XXX XXXX | +351 21 123 4567 |
| Portuguese mobile | +351 9X XXX XXXX | +351 91 234 5678 |
Format a Portugal number for WhatsApp
For WhatsApp, save the portuguese number in international format with +351 and no trunk 0. You can also save it without spaces.
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Good to know: WhatsApp needs the full international format. Drop the leading 0 before you add +351.
Portugal number formats and emergency numbers
Portuguese numbers follow the national format. From another country, place +351 before the national number.
| City or region | Domestic code | International code |
|---|---|---|
| Lisbon | 21 | +351 21 |
| Porto | 22 | +351 22 |
| Coimbra | 239 | +351 239 |
| Faro | 289 | +351 289 |
| Braga | 253 | +351 253 |
| Funchal | 291 | +351 291 |
| Number type | Dialed in Portugal | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 112 | Police, fire, ambulance |
| Toll-free | 0800 | Free from portuguese 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: 112 works inside Portugal only. If you are outside Portugal, call the emergency number for your current location. Some service numbers may not accept calls from outside Portugal.
Cost and best time to call Portugal
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 Portugal
For business calling, Telnyx SIP Trunking gives per-minute pricing for calls to portuguese 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 portuguese mobile calls are priced differently from landline calls. They often are.
Time zones and best time to call
Portugal follows Western European Time, UTC+0, and Western European Summer Time, UTC+1, during daylight saving.
| Calling from | Offset from NL | Best call window |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | PT offset varies | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. UK time |
| US Eastern | PT offset varies | 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET |
| US Pacific | PT 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 Portugal free
Calling Portugal is not automatically free. It may be free if your mobile or landline plan includes Portugal 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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