🇵🇪International Calling Guide

Peru Calling Code
is +51

Need to call Lima, Cusco, or Arequipa? The country code for Peru is +51. Connect instantly to any Peruvian mobile or landline directly from your browser. No apps, no roaming fees.

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How to Call Peru Step-by-Step

Dialing Peru involves a country code, a city code (1 or 2 digits), and the subscriber number.

1

Exit Code

Dial the exit code for your country.
011 for USA/Canada.
00 for UK/Europe.

2

Peru Code (+51)

Dial +51. This connects your call to the Peruvian telecom network.

3

Area Code & Number

Dial the city code (e.g., 1 for Lima) + 7-digit number.
For mobiles, just dial 9 + 8 digits.

Peru Dialing Examples

Lima has a 1-digit code (1). Provinces have 2-digit codes. Mobile numbers are 9 digits long and always start with 9.

Landline (Lima)
+51 1 123 4567
Mobile
+51 999 123 456

Major Peru City Codes

Area codes for major cities in Peru. Lima is the only city with a 1-digit code.

CityRegionArea Code
LimaLima1
CuscoCusco84
ArequipaArequipa54
TrujilloLa Libertad44
ChiclayoLambayeque74
CityRegionArea Code
PiuraPiura73
IquitosLoreto65
HuancayoJunín64
TacnaTacna52
CajamarcaCajamarca76

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the country code for Peru?

The country calling code for Peru is +51. You must dial this after your country's exit code (011 for US, 00 for Europe) and before the area code.

How do I call a mobile phone in Peru?

Peruvian mobile numbers are 9 digits long and always start with the digit '9'. To call from abroad, dial +51 followed by the 9-digit mobile number (e.g., +51 999 123 456).

What is the area code for Lima?

The area code for Lima is 1. It is the only city in Peru with a single-digit area code. All other provinces have 2-digit area codes.

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Calling Peru: what to know

Peru answers on the country code +51, with the capital in Lima and most business concentrated around Lima, Arequipa and Cusco. The working language for business is Spanish, Quechua, Aymara, and local offices generally keep hours of 9:00 to 18:00. Lima is one hour behind New York in winter and two hours behind in summer (US DST), without observing DST itself.

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 Peru sit on operators such as Movistar Perú, Claro Perú, Entel Perú. Peruvian mobiles are 9 digits starting with 9; landlines vary in length by city.

Peru runs on UTC minus 5, and it does not observe daylight saving, so the time difference stays constant through the year.

How to dial Peru

  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 +51

    +51 routes the call to Peru.

  3. 3
    Add the local number

    Dial the destination number without its leading 0. For Lima that means including the area code 1.

Rates to Peru (+51)

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$0.2260$2.26
Landline$0.4993$4.99

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 Peru?+

The country code for Peru is +51. Lima uses the area code 1.

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

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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