Dialing format
+351 + 9-digit national number
Portugal Country Code +351
Dial +351 before the local number when calling Portugal. Confirm the international shape, compare landline and mobile rates, then place the call from your browser when you are ready.
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Published rates · calls from United States
Landline $0.02/minMobile $0.98/min
Full guide & live catalog checksWhen to call
Local clocks usually follow UTC-01:00 / UTC · UTC-01:00 / UTC. If you do not know the recipient's hours, 09:00-18:00 local office hours is a reasonable courtesy window.
Dial prefix
+351
Full international shape
+351 + 9-digit national number
Region
Europe
Best business window
09:00-18:00 local office hours
Languages
Portuguese
How to use the Portugal country code to call online
- Sign in to Talkala in your browser and allow microphone access when your browser prompts you.
- Enter the country code +351 first, then the full local number for Portugal, dropping domestic trunk prefixes that only apply inside the country when the international format says to drop them. Use this reference shape: +351 + 9-digit national number.
- Confirm the quoted rate for your line type because landline and mobile prices can differ, then place the call. Use Call Portugal online to jump straight into the dialer with context for this destination.
Start with +351 and then enter the area code, mobile prefix, or subscriber number exactly as the destination format requires. If the local number starts with a domestic trunk prefix, check the international format before keeping it. The best cheap call is usually the one where the number format and the rate are both clear before you connect.
- Country calling code: +351
- International format: +351 + 9-digit national number
- Country abbreviation: PT (often used on mail and official forms)
- Main time context: UTC-01:00 / UTC / UTC-01:00 / UTC
Example numbers for Portugal
These examples show the number shape to expect. Use them as format guidance, not as numbers to call.
International example+351912345678
Landline example21 234 5678
Mobile example912 345 678
Time zones, numbering notes, and rate context
A correct country code only solves the first part of the call. Local timing, number portability, and landline-vs-mobile pricing can still affect whether the call reaches the right place at the right cost.
Time zones
UTC-01:00 / UTC / UTC-01:00 / UTC
Numbering note
Mobile number portability is supported; carrier lookup by prefix is unreliable, and type inference can drift after regulatory changes. Prefix-based carrier inference breaks after portability.
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Popular routes and related calling pages
Use these links to move between Portugal route guides, country-code details, live rates, and the browser call setup flow.
Popular routes
Related calling pages
Country guidePortugal calling guideRates, dialing context, timing, and browser-call setup.RatesAll Talkala ratesCompare published landline and mobile rates before dialing.Call setupCall Portugal onlineOpen a destination-aware call setup page before signing in.HelpFree first minute rulesCheck the launch offer limits before placing a first call.
Trust notes
Sources and limits
These notes explain how to read the dialing, timing, and pricing details on this page.
Numbering source
The country code, example numbers, and numbering notes come from Talkala's source-backed numbering research for Portugal. Examples show the expected format and are not numbers to call.
Open numbering sourceRate source
Published rates come from Talkala's public pricing catalog, last updated May 12, 2026. The signed-in dialer confirms the exact full-number rate before the call connects.
What a country code cannot guarantee
A country code does not guarantee the call will connect. Local trunk prefixes, number portability, blocked ranges, carrier availability, caller ID display, and recipient availability can vary.
Common questions
Related questions
What is the Portugal country calling code?
The ITU country calling code for Portugal is +351. Add it before the local number when dialing internationally.
How do I dial Portugal from another country?
Use the international access prefix from where you are calling (often 00 or +), then +351, then the full local number without any domestic-only trunk prefix. Full shape for reference: +351 + 9-digit national number.
Can I call Portugal online after finding the country code?
Yes. Use the full international number starting with +351, then check Talkala's landline or mobile rate before you place the browser call. The person you call answers a normal phone call.
What is the cheapest way to call Portugal online?
The cheapest practical option is the one that shows the route price before dialing and separates landline from mobile pricing. Talkala shows the destination rate before the call connects, so you can decide before spending prepaid credit.
Do landline and mobile rates to Portugal differ?
Often yes. Talkala quotes separate retail rates for landline and mobile destinations when both are published. The rate that applies depends on the line type you dial.
What are Talkala's published rates to Portugal?
For the default public pricing origin (United States), landline is $0.02/min and mobile is $0.98/min. Open the Portugal country guide for full context; rates update as the catalog changes.
When does the free first minute apply?
Eligible accounts with zero balance and no completed paid top-up yet may receive one free first minute, capped at 60 seconds, before adding credit. It only applies when the priced route for that specific call is $0.99/min or less. That requires at least one published landline or mobile rate at or below that ceiling for your pricing origin. Landline and mobile can differ, so your call still must price at or below the ceiling.
What time zone is Portugal in?
Clocks commonly span: UTC-01:00 / UTC / UTC-01:00 / UTC. For courtesy calling, 09:00-18:00 local office hours is a reasonable starting window when you do not know the recipient's hours.