Call Brazil from United States
Affordable calls from United States to Brazil. No app needed.
Mobile
$0.08
per minute
Landline
$0.04
per minute
Same rate whether you call from United States or anywhere else
How major carriers compare
| Provider | Rate | Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Callana | $0.08/min | Pay as you go |
| AT&T | $2.50/min | AT&T International Day Pass |
| Verizon | $1.99/min | Verizon International Plan |
| T-Mobile | $0.25/min | T-Mobile Stateside International |
Carrier rates are approximate and may vary. Callana rates are the same regardless of where you call from.
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Best Way to Call Brazil from United States
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 Brazil.
Traditional Carrier
Dial 011 + 55 + local number from your United States phone. Rates vary by carrier and plan.
How to call Brazil
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 +55, then the local number.
Area codes for major cities
Sao Paulo
+55-11
Rio de Janeiro
+55-21
Brasilia
+55-61
Belo Horizonte
+55-31
Salvador
+55-71
Common Issues When Calling Brazil
Dialing CodeBrazilian mobile numbers now start with 9 after the area code
Brazilian mobile numbers now start with 9 after the area code
Brazil added a 9th digit to mobile numbers. Dial +55 + 2-digit area code + 9 + 8-digit number (total 11 digits after +55). For example: +55 11 9XXXX-XXXX for Sao Paulo mobile.
FormattingMust include the 2-digit DDD area code
Must include the 2-digit DDD area code
Every Brazilian number requires the 2-digit DDD code: Sao Paulo (11), Rio (21), Brasilia (61), Belo Horizonte (31). Forgetting the area code is a common cause of failed calls.
RoutingLandlines are 8 digits, mobiles are 9 digits after area code
Landlines are 8 digits, mobiles are 9 digits after area code
After the 2-digit area code, landline numbers are 8 digits while mobile numbers are 9 digits (starting with 9). This distinction matters for correct formatting: +55 11 XXXX-XXXX (landline) vs +55 11 9XXXX-XXXX (mobile).
Calling Brazil from United States
Time difference
Brazil (Sao Paulo) is 2 hours ahead of US Eastern Time
Best time to call
Evening US (6-8 PM ET) = evening Brazil (8-10 PM BRT)
Popular cities called
Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia, Salvador, Belo Horizonte
Peak calling seasons
Carnival, Christmas, New Year, Independence Day (Sep 7)
Calling tips
Brazilian families are warm and enjoy long conversations. Carnival (Feb/Mar) and Christmas are peak calling seasons.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to call Brazil from United States?
With Callana, calls from United States to Brazil cost $0.08/min to mobile phones and $0.04/min to landlines. No subscription required — just pay as you go.
What time should I call Brazil from United States?
Evening US (6-8 PM ET) = evening Brazil (8-10 PM BRT). Brazil (Sao Paulo) is 2 hours ahead of US Eastern Time. Callana is available 24/7 so you can call anytime.
How do I call Brazil from United States?
The easiest way is to use Callana in your browser — just enter the Brazil number and we connect you instantly. From a regular phone in United States, dial 011 + 55 + the local number.
Do I need a special app to call Brazil?
No. Callana works directly in your browser — no app download needed. Just open web.callana.app, add credit, and start calling Brazil from United States immediately.
What is the best way to call Brazil from United States?
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 United States, dial 011 then +55 followed by the local number. Callana offers the same low rates regardless of where you call from.
Why is my call to Brazil not connecting?
Common issues when calling Brazil 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.