Try: "Lisbon", "21", "Porto", or "Faro"
This is the international dialing code for Portugal.
How to Call Portugal from Abroad
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 351 (Portugal country code)
- Dial the area code (without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number (6-7 digits)
Example: Calling Lisbon from the UK
00 351 21 123 4567
Where:
00 = UK exit code
351 = Portugal country code
21 = Lisbon area code (without leading 0)
123 4567 = Local phone number
Quick Facts
Major Portuguese Area Codes by Region
Major Portuguese Cities
Lisbon
Capital • Area Code: 21
Porto
Northern Portugal • Area Code: 22
Braga
Minho Region • Area Code: 253
Coimbra
Central Portugal • Area Code: 239
Faro
Algarve • Area Code: 289
Setubal
Lisbon Region • Area Code: 265
Common Exit Codes by Country
When calling Portugal from these countries, use these exit codes:
Spain
00
United Kingdom
00
France
00
Germany
00
United States
011
Brazil
00
Portuguese Autonomous Regions
Madeira
Islands • Area Code: 291
Azores - Sao Miguel
Largest island • Area Code: 296
Azores - Terceira
Angra do Heroismo • Area Code: 295
Azores - Faial/Pico
Horta/Madalena • Area Code: 292
Porto Santo
Madeira Archipelago • Area Code: 291
Important Notes for Calling Portugal
Mobile Numbers
Start with 9 (e.g., 91, 92, 93, 96)
Toll-Free
Start with 800
Premium Rate
Start with 707, 760
Emergency
112 (EU standard)
Directory Assistance
118
National Prefix
0 (used within Portugal)