This is the telephone area code (DDD) for Santa Maria and the western/central regions of Rio Grande do Sul.
How to Call Santa Maria from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 011 for USA, 00 for UK/Europe)
- Dial 55 (Brazil country code)
- Dial the area code (55)
- Dial the local phone number (8 or 9 digits)
Example: Calling Santa Maria from the USA
011 55 55 9XXXX XXXX
Where:
011 = USA exit code
55 = Brazil country code
55 = Santa Maria area code
9XXXX XXXX = Local mobile number
Quick Facts
Santa Maria Area Code Coverage
The 55 area code covers Santa Maria and several major cities in the western half of the state:
Santa Maria Center
Centro, Camobi (University District), Nossa Sra. de Lourdes, Dores
Uruguaiana
Largest city on the border with Argentina
Sant'Ana do Livramento
The "Border of Peace" twin city with Rivera, Uruguay
Santo Angelo
The "Capital of the Missions" historic region
Ijui
The "Land of Diversified Cultures" industrial and educational hub
Sao Borja
Historic border city known as the Land of Presidents
Other Rio Grande do Sul Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Brazil
When calling Santa Maria from these countries, use these exit codes:
United Kingdom
00
Australia
0011
Portugal
00
Japan
010
Canada
011
Argentina
00