🇵🇹Newark to Portugal Calling Guide

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Country Code +351

Reach Portugal (+351) from any browser. You only add a number when you also want to receive inbound calls.

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How to Call Portugal from Newark

Dialing Portugal is simple. Use the exit code or plus sign, add the country code +351, then the 9 digit national number.

1

US Exit Code

Dial 011. On mobile or VoIP you can use the plus sign instead.

2

Portugal Code (+351)

Dial +351 to connect to Portugal.

3

Area Prefix and Number

Dial the full 9 digit national number. Landlines include area prefixes like 21 for Lisbon and 22 for Porto. Mobile numbers usually start with 9.

Dialing Examples

When calling from Newark, skip any domestic carrier codes and dial the international format: country code plus national number.

Landline (Lisbon)
+351 21 234 5678
Mobile (Portugal)
+351 912 345 678
Mobile numbers typically start with 9 and are 9 digits total

Portugal Area Prefixes

Common area prefixes used in Portuguese landline numbers.

CityRegionPrefix
LisbonLisbon Metropolitan21
PortoNorth22
BragaNorth253
CoimbraCentral239
FaroAlgarve289
CityRegionPrefix
AveiroCentral234
Funchal (Madeira)Autonomous Region291
Ponta Delgada (Azores)Autonomous Region292
ViseuCentral232
Viana do CasteloNorth258
Mobile Numbers

Portuguese Number Structure

All national numbers in Portugal are nine digits long. Here are the essentials to avoid misdials.

Nine Digit Rule

After +351 you will dial nine digits for both landlines and mobiles. Landlines begin with area prefixes like 21, 22 or 23. Mobile numbers typically start with 9.

+351 912 345 678

No Carrier Codes Needed

When calling from Newark, you do not need any domestic carrier selection codes. Use the international format: +351 followed by the national number.

0xxJust dial +351

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the country code for Portugal?

The country calling code for Portugal is +351. Use this after the US exit code or + sign.

Do I need to download an app to call Portugal?

No. StartACall runs in your browser. Sign up, open the web dialer, and place calls without installing software.

Can I call both mobile and landline numbers in Portugal?

Yes. You can call Portuguese mobile and landline numbers. Dial +351 followed by the 9 digit national number.

How do I call Lisbon from Newark?

Dial 011 or +, then 351, then the Lisbon number starting with 21. For example: +351 21 234 5678.

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Calling Portugal: what to know

Portugal answers on the country code +351, with the capital in Lisbon and most business concentrated around Lisbon, Porto and Braga. The working language for business is Portuguese, and local offices generally keep hours of 9:30 to 18:30 with a 1-hour lunch usually 13:00 to 14:00.

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 Portugal sit on operators such as MEO (Altice Portugal), NOS, Vodafone Portugal. Portuguese mobile numbers are 9 digits starting with 9; landlines also 9 digits starting with 2.

Portugal runs on UTC, and it shifts for daylight saving, so confirm the current difference before an early or late call.

How to dial Portugal

  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 +351

    +351 routes the call to Portugal.

  3. 3
    Add the local number

    Dial the destination number without its leading 0. For Lisbon that means including the area code 21.

Rates to Portugal (+351)

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$0.1525$1.52
Landline$0.0553$0.55

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 Portugal?+

The country code for Portugal is +351. Lisbon uses the area code 21.

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

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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