🇧🇷Massachusetts to Brazil Calling Guide

Call Brazil from Massachusetts
Country Code +55

Reach Brazil (+55) from any browser. You only add a number when you also want to receive inbound calls.

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  • Outbound: No dedicated number required.
  • Inbound: Requires US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
  • No apps: Works in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.

Product facts: Calls to Brazil

  • Outbound calling: Call worldwide instantly. No dedicated number required.
  • Inbound calling: To receive calls in your browser, a unique US or Canada digital number is required ($2.14 to $5/month).
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How to Call Brazil from Massachusetts

Dialing Brazil is straightforward. Follow these steps to connect from Boston, Worcester, Springfield, or anywhere in Massachusetts.

1

US Exit Code

From a Massachusetts landline, dial 011 before the country code. On mobile or web-based calling, you can use the plus sign plus country code instead.
Use + on mobile or in the StartACall web dialer

2

Brazil Code (+55)

Dial +55 to connect to Brazil from Massachusetts.

3

City Code and Local Number

Dial the 2-digit city code (for example 11 for Sao Paulo) then the local number. Mobile phones usually have 9 digits starting with 9 while landlines often have 8 digits.Note: No carrier code is required when calling from Massachusetts.

Dialing Examples

When calling from Massachusetts you will not use domestic Brazilian carrier selection codes. Just use the country code, area code, and number.

Landline (Rio de Janeiro)
+55 21 2234 5678
Mobile (Sao Paulo)
+55 11 91234 5678
(Most mobile numbers include a leading 9)

Brazil City Codes

Common 2-digit area codes for major Brazilian cities.

CityRegionArea Code
Sao PauloSoutheast11
Rio de JaneiroSoutheast21
BrasiliaCentral-West61
SalvadorNortheast71
Belo HorizonteSoutheast31
CityRegionArea Code
CuritibaSouth41
RecifeNortheast81
Porto AlegreSouth51
FortalezaNortheast85
ManausNorth92
Mobile Numbers

The 9-Digit Rule

Brazil has a specific mobile numbering pattern. Here is what Massachusetts callers should know.

The Extra 9

Mobile numbers in many Brazilian regions, including Sao Paulo and Rio, include a leading 9 before the 8-digit number. Always include that 9 when dialing from the US.

+55 11 91234-5678

No Carrier Codes

Carrier selection codes are only used for calls made within Brazil. From Massachusetts you do not dial 21, 15, or other domestic carrier codes when placing an international call.

021Just dial +55

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the country code for Brazil?

The country calling code for Brazil is +55. Dial this after the US exit code or the plus sign.

Do I need to dial a carrier code like 21 or 15?

No. Carrier selection codes are only for domestic calls inside Brazil. From Massachusetts, skip these and use +55 + area code + number.

How do I call a mobile number in Brazil?

Dial +55 followed by the 2-digit area code and the 9-digit mobile number. Many mobiles include a leading 9.

What is the area code for Rio de Janeiro?

The area code for Rio de Janeiro is 21. From Massachusetts, dial +55 21 followed by the local number.

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Calling Brazil: what to know

Brazil answers on the country code +55, with the capital in Brasília and most business concentrated around São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Brasília. The working language for business is Portuguese, and local offices generally keep hours of 9:00 to 18:00. Longer lunches (2 hours) are normal outside São Paulo and Rio.

Outbound calls on StartACall need no phone number and no app. You place them from the browser, and you only add a US or Canada number when you also want to receive inbound calls.

Most mobiles in Brazil sit on operators such as Vivo (Telefônica), Claro (América Móvil), TIM Brasil. Brazilian mobile numbers gained a leading '9' after 2014, São Paulo mobile is now 11 9 xxxx-xxxx (11 digits incl. DDD), whereas landlines stay 8 digits.

Brazil runs on UTC minus 3, and it does not observe daylight saving, so the time difference stays constant through the year.

How to dial Brazil

  1. 1
    Start with the plus sign

    On a mobile, press and hold 0 to enter the plus sign. The plus sign works from any country, so you do not need to remember a local exit code.

  2. 2
    Enter the country code +55

    +55 routes the call to Brazil.

  3. 3
    Add the local number

    Dial the destination number without its leading 0. For São Paulo that means including the area code 11.

Rates to Brazil (+55)

Pay as you go, billed per minute with no connection surprises. A sample 10 minute call is shown for each line type.

Line typePer minute10 minute call
Mobile$0.2029$2.03
Landline$0.0970$0.97

Rates as of 2026-06-06, in US dollars, and subject to change. The exact rate is always confirmed in the dialer before you connect.

Frequently asked questions

What is the country code for Brazil?+

The country code for Brazil is +55. São Paulo uses the area code 11.

Do I need to install an app to call Brazil?+

No. StartACall runs in your browser on Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox, so you can place the call without downloading anything or buying a phone number for outbound calls.

Can I receive calls as well?+

Outbound calls need no number. To receive inbound calls you add a US or Canada digital number, billed monthly, and answer it in the same browser tab.

Last reviewed June 2026Reviewed by the StartACall calling teamDialing rules cross checked against ITU international dialing procedures
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