This is the telephone area code for Fortaleza and the metropolitan region in Ceara State, Brazil.
How to Call Fortaleza from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 55 (Brazil country code)
- Dial the area code (85)
- Dial the local phone number (8 or 9 digits)
Example: Calling Fortaleza from United States
011 55 85 98765 4321
Where:
011 = United States exit code
55 = Brazil country code
85 = Fortaleza area code
98765 4321 = Local Fortaleza phone number
Quick Facts
Fortaleza Area Code Coverage
The 85 area code covers Fortaleza and the metropolitan region in Ceara:
Central Fortaleza
Centro, Aldeota, Meireles, Varjota, José de Alencar
East Zone
Praia do Futuro, Sabiaguaba, Cocó, Papicu
West Zone
Mucuripe, Vicente Pinzon, Antonio Bezerra, Farias Brito
South Zone
Parangaba, Messejana, Edson Queiroz, Conjunto Ceará
North Zone
Engenheiro Luciano Cavalcante, Cidade 2000, Dunas
Metropolitan Area
Caucaia, Maracanaú, Maranguape, Pacatuba, Aquiraz
Major Brazil Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Brazil
When calling Fortaleza from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
United Kingdom
00
European Union
00
Japan
010
Australia
0011
Canada
011