Brazil Phone Number Format
Brazil phone numbers use the country code +55. A Brazil mobile number is 11 digits and is written (11) 96123-4567 nationally, or +55 11 96123 4567 in international format. In E.164 (the format APIs expect) it is +5511961234567, with no spaces or leading zero.
| Country | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Country calling code | +55 |
| Example mobile (national) | (11) 96123-4567 |
| Example mobile (international) | +55 11 96123 4567 |
| Example mobile (E.164) | +5511961234567 |
| National number length | 11 digits |
Validate a Brazil phone number
How to format a Brazil phone number
- Start from the national number as written locally: (11) 96123-4567.
- Drop the leading trunk digit (the national prefix, usually a leading 0) if present.
- Add the country code +55 in front to dial from abroad: +55 11 96123 4567.
- For APIs, SMS, and storage, use E.164, no spaces or dashes: +5511961234567.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Brazil?
The international calling code for Brazil is +55. You add it before the national number (dropping any leading 0) when dialing from abroad, for example +55 11 96123 4567.
How many digits is a Brazil phone number?
A Brazil mobile number has 11 digits in its national significant number (the part after the +55 country code). Example: (11) 96123-4567.
How do I write a Brazil number in E.164 format?
E.164 is the international standard most APIs and SMS gateways require: a plus sign, the country code, then the national number with no spaces, dashes, or leading zero. For Brazil that looks like +5511961234567.
How can I check if a Brazil phone number is valid?
Paste the number into the validator above. 1Lookup parses it, checks it against Brazil's numbering rules, and returns its line type and carrier so you know whether it is real and reachable.