How do I call Portugal from the United States?

From the US, dial 011, then +351, then the Portugal number. Alternatively, open Localcall in your browser and paste the number; no exit codes are needed.

How do I dial a Portugal mobile number?

Dial + or your exit code, then +351, then the mobile number without its leading 0. Localcall detects mobile numbers and shows the rate before you connect.

What is the cheapest way to call Portugal?

Browser calling with Localcall starts from $1.40/min, usually cheaper than calling cards or carrier roaming. Enjoy no subscription and pay-as-you-go credits.

How many digits is a Portugal phone number?

A Portugal number has 9 digits after the +351 country code. Enter it in full international format and Localcall validates it before you dial.

Can Localcall translate Portuguese on calls to Portugal?

Yes, calls to Portugal support live translation. Turn it on, and your contact hears you in Portuguese while you hear them in your own language, all in near real time. Translation is billed per minute, in addition to the plain call rate.

Dialing guide

How to call Portugal

Everything you need to dial Portugal (+351) from any country: the exit code, the country code, the number format, and the cheapest way to connect.

Maintained by Localcall Editorial Team.

Numbering facts verified on July 23, 2026.

Rates and route availability checked on July 6, 2026.

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The Portugal dialing format

1Exit code

Your country's international exit code (or just + on a mobile).

2Country code

+351

+351 for Portugal.

3Local number

9XX XXX XXX

The local number, without its leading 0.

Worked example

A Portugal number dialed from abroad looks like this:

+351 9XX XXX XXX

International exit codes

The exit code depends on where you are calling from. On a mobile, dialing + works everywhere.

Calling from	Exit code
Any mobile (worldwide)	+ +351
United States & Canada	011 +351
Most of Europe	00 +351
Australia	0011 +351
Japan	010 +351

Call Portugal step by step

Dial your exit code or +

On a mobile, press and hold 0 to enter '+'. From a landline, dial your country's exit code; for example, use 011 in the US or 00 across most of Europe.

Enter the country code +351

Add +351, the country code for Portugal, straight after the exit code or +.

Add the local number

Dial the recipient's Portugal number, dropping any leading 0.

Or just use Localcall

Skip the codes entirely: simply paste the number into Localcall, and we will dial it from your browser with live translation.

Portugal phone number format

Portugal numbers have 9–9 digits after the country code +351.

Country code: +351
Worked example: +351 2XX XXX XXX
Local number: 9XX XXX XXX

Localcall automatically detects mobile vs landline Portugal numbers and prices each correctly.

Verified numbering plan for Portugal

Official numbering evidence and current Localcall route facts. X characters are masked digits, not a callable number.

Calling code: +351
Domestic prefix: None
International prefix: 00
National number length: 9 digits

Trunk-prefix rule

Use the complete nine-digit national number after +351; there is no trunk prefix to remove.

Line type	Domestic pattern	International pattern
mobile	9XX XXX XXX	+351 9XX XXX XXX
landline	2XX XXX XXX	+351 2XX XXX XXX
toll-free	800 XXX XXX	+351 800 XXX XXX

Official sources

ITU National Numbering Plan — Portugal
ITU NNP directory reviewed 2026-07-23
ANACOM — Plano Nacional de Numeração
updated 2026-06-29

Localcall availability

Route available: yes. Supported line types: blended. Public rate data updated July 6, 2026; route verified July 6, 2026.

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Validate a Portugal number

Enter the real number only in your browser. This tool checks formatting and Localcall route matching; it does not prove assignment or reachability.

Phone number

Normalized

+351

Portugal · blended

Route planning

Plan real calls to Portugal

Use Portugal language, local time, and call context before dialing a bank, airline, hotel, or support desk.

Start translated call Plan best time

Language and translation

Local languages: Portuguese. Localcall can set the destination side to Portuguese when you need a translated conversation.

Time-window planning

Bank, airline, hotel, and support calls usually work best in destination business hours. Family calls often work better in the evening.

Bank calls in Portugal

Use live translation for identity checks, branch questions, and card-support calls. Keep payment details out of the call.

Prepare a bank call

Airline support

Call Portugal airline desks during destination business hours for bookings, baggage, and schedule changes.

Plan an airline call

Hotel front desk

Use an AI agent for routine hotel calls like confirming a reservation, arrival time, or front-desk request.

Open hotel agent

Support desks

For utility, clinic, travel, and customer-support numbers, start with the local business-hours window.

Call support abroad

Curated routes involving Portugal

Route pages combine origin-specific dialing, best-time planning, rates, and call-mode CTAs.

Origin-specific corridor guides are not part of the current search inventory. Use the destination guide and current rates above.

The cheapest way to call Portugal

Skip pricey calling cards and carrier roaming. Browser calls to Portugal start from $1.40/min with Localcall; pay only for the minutes you talk, with no app and no subscription.

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