This is the fixed-line telephone area code for Castelo Branco and several municipalities in the southern part of the Central region of Portugal.
How to Call Castelo Branco from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 351 (Portugal country code)
- Dial the complete 9-digit number (starting with 272)
Example: Calling Castelo Branco from Spain
00 351 272 123 456
Where:
00 = Spain exit code
351 = Portugal country code
272 = Castelo Branco area code prefix
123 456 = Local fixed-line number
Quick Facts
Castelo Branco Area Code Coverage
The 272 area code serves the capital of the district and various surrounding municipalities:
Historic Center
Paço Episcopal Garden, Castelo de Castelo Branco, Old Quarter
Idanha-a-Nova
Town famous for its medieval village of Monsanto and historic festivals
Vila Velha de Ródão
Riverside town on the Tagus (Tejo) river, famous for the Portas de Ródão
Oleiros
Mountainous municipality known for its natural landscapes and river beaches
Sertã
Central town within the district, a hub for local industry and trade
Proença-a-Nova
Southern municipality in the district covered by the 272 prefix
Major Portugal Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Portugal
International prefixes required to call Castelo Branco from abroad:
United Kingdom
00
United States
011
France
00
Germany
00
Australia
0011
Canada
011