Call Portugal from France
Affordable calls from France to Portugal. No app needed.
Mobile
$0.06
per minute
Landline
$0.03
per minute
Same rate whether you call from France or anywhere else
Cost Calculator: Calls to Portugal
See exactly what your call will cost
Mobile cost
--
Landline cost
--
Best Way to Call Portugal from France
Browser-Based (Callana)
Call directly from your browser at web.callana.app. No app download, no SIM card needed. Works from any country.
VoIP / Internet Calling
Use a VoIP service over WiFi or mobile data. Best for regular international callers who make frequent calls to Portugal.
Traditional Carrier
Dial 00 + 351 + local number from your France phone. Rates vary by carrier and plan.
How to call Portugal
Call with Callana
Enter the number with the country code. No exit codes or international prefixes needed.
From a regular phone
Dial your country's exit code, then the country code +351, then the local number.
Area codes for major cities
Lisbon
+351-21
Porto
+351-22
Faro
+351-289
Common Issues When Calling Portugal
Dialing CodePortuguese mobile numbers start with 9
Portuguese mobile numbers start with 9
Portuguese mobile numbers are 9 digits starting with 9 (91, 92, 93, 96). Dial +351 9XX-XXX-XXX. There is no trunk prefix to drop.
FormattingLisbon landlines start with 21
Lisbon landlines start with 21
Lisbon uses 21, Porto uses 22. Landlines are also 9 digits. Dial +351 21-XXX-XXXX for Lisbon. All numbers in Portugal are 9 digits after +351.
Calling Portugal from France
Time difference
Portugal is 1 hour behind France
Best time to call
Evening France (7-9 PM CET) = evening Portugal (6-8 PM WET)
Popular cities called
Lisbon, Porto, Braga, Coimbra, Faro
Peak calling seasons
Christmas, Easter, Santos Populares, Portugal Day (Jun 10)
Calling tips
Portuguese-French families maintain strong ties. Santos Populares (June) and Christmas are major family celebrations.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to call Portugal from France?
With Callana, calls from France to Portugal cost $0.06/min to mobile phones and $0.03/min to landlines. No subscription required — just pay as you go.
What time should I call Portugal from France?
Evening France (7-9 PM CET) = evening Portugal (6-8 PM WET). Portugal is 1 hour behind France. Callana is available 24/7 so you can call anytime.
How do I call Portugal from France?
The easiest way is to use Callana in your browser — just enter the Portugal number and we connect you instantly. From a regular phone in France, dial 00 + 351 + the local number.
Do I need a special app to call Portugal?
No. Callana works directly in your browser — no app download needed. Just open web.callana.app, add credit, and start calling Portugal from France immediately.
What is the best way to call Portugal from France?
The easiest way is to use Callana's browser-based calling — no app needed, just open web.callana.app and dial. For traditional calling from France, dial 00 then +351 followed by the local number. Callana offers the same low rates regardless of where you call from.
Why is my call to Portugal not connecting?
Common issues when calling Portugal include using the wrong country code format and incorrect digit count. Make sure you're dialing the full international number with the correct country code. If using Callana, enter the number without any exit codes — we handle the routing automatically.