This is the landline telephone area code for Braga and surrounding municipalities in the Minho province of Northern Portugal.
How to Call Braga from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 351 (Portugal country code)
- Dial the full 9-digit number (starting with 253)
Example: Calling Braga from United States
011 351 253 123 456
Where:
011 = USA exit code
351 = Portugal country code
253 = Braga area code prefix
123 456 = Remaining digits of the local number
Quick Facts
Braga Area Code Coverage
The 253 area code covers the city of Braga and several important municipalities in the district:
Historic Center
Se de Braga, Santa Barbara Garden, Arco da Porta Nova
Bom Jesus
Bom Jesus do Monte, Tenoes, Nogueiro
University District
Gualtar, University of Minho (UMinho) campus area
Guimaraes
The historic city of Guimaraes also uses the 253 prefix
Barcelos
Home of the famous Portuguese Rooster, covered by 253
Vila Nova de Famalicao
Major industrial and residential hub in the Braga District
Major Portugal Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Portugal
Use these international prefixes when calling Braga from abroad:
United Kingdom
00
Spain
00
France
00
Brazil
0014 / 0015 / 0021
United States
011
Canada
011