This is the telephone area code for Sao Luis and surrounding areas in northeastern Brazil.
How to Call Sao Luis from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 55 (Brazil country code)
- Dial the area code (98)
- Dial the local phone number (8 or 9 digits)
Example: Calling Sao Luis from the United States
011 55 98 98765 4321
Where:
011 = US exit code
55 = Brazil country code
98 = Sao Luis area code
98765 4321 = Local Sao Luis phone number (mobile example)
Quick Facts
Sao Luis Area Code Coverage
The 98 area code covers Sao Luis and nearby municipalities in the state of Maranhão:
Centro
Downtown Sao Luis, Praia Grande, Rua Direita
Zona Urbana
Calhau, Renascença, Vinhais, Cohama
Zona Rural
Ribamar, Maioba, Itapera
Beaches
Praia do Calhau, Praia do Olho d'Água, Ponta d'Areia
Islands
Ilha dos Marinheiros (partial coverage)
Greater Sao Luis
Paço do Lumiar, São José de Ribamar, Raposa, Alcântara
Major Brazil Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Brazil
When calling Sao Luis from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011