This is the telephone area code for Teresina and surrounding areas in northeastern Brazil.
How to Call Teresina from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 55 (Brazil country code)
- Dial the area code (86)
- Dial the local phone number (8 or 9 digits)
Example: Calling Teresina from the United States
011 55 86 98765 4321
Where:
011 = US exit code
55 = Brazil country code
86 = Teresina area code
98765 4321 = Local Teresina phone number (mobile example)
Quick Facts
Teresina Area Code Coverage
The 86 area code covers Teresina and nearby municipalities in the state of Piauí:
Centro
Downtown Teresina, Praça Marechal Deodoro, Rua Coelho de Resende
Zona Leste
São Pedro, Santa Maria da Codipe, Dirceu
Zona Sul
Santo Antônio, Morada do Sol, Promorar
Zona Norte
Pedro Patrício, Saci, Satélite
Zona Sudeste
Souzel, Angelim, Matinha
Greater Teresina
Altos, José de Freitas, Luzilândia, União, Timon (MA)*
*Note: Timon is in Maranhão state but shares the 86 area code due to metropolitan integration.
Major Brazil Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Brazil
When calling Teresina from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011