Portugal +351
To call Portugal from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 351, then the local number. Written in full: +351 912 345 678.
The country calling code for Portugal is +351. A number starting +351 or 00351 is a call to or from Portugal. From abroad: +351 912 345 678.
To call Portugal from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 351, then the local number as is. The +351 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Portugal from abroad
011 351 912 345 67800 351 912 345 6780011 351 912 345 678+351 912 345 678912 345 678 is a real-format Portugal mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, as is.
Portugal area codes
In Portugal, landlines usually include an area code after +351 (as is). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
21 234 5678from abroad+351 21 234 5678912 345 678from abroad+351 912 345 678Landline numbers in Portugal have 9 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 9 digits and start with 6. There is no national prefix to drop: dial the full local number after +351.
Calling abroad from Portugal
To call another country from Portugal, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Portugal to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Portugal number in international format is written +351 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Cheapest ways to call Portugal
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Portugal for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.
Frequently asked questions
What country has the code +351?
Portugal has the country calling code +351.
How do I call Portugal from the United States?
Dial 011, then 351, then the local number as is — for example 011 912 345 678.
What does +351 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Portugal. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +351 mobile or landline?
The +351 code identifies the country, not the line type; Portugal landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile network codes in Portugal
Every mobile network is identified by a mobile country code (MCC) and a mobile network code (MNC). They appear on your phone when it roams, in SIM settings and in any network lookup. Portugal has 4 network operators with their own infrastructure:
| Network | MCC-MNC | Technologies | Subscribers |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOSNOS | 268-03 | 2G · 4G · 5G | 6.12 MQ3 2024 |
| MEOAltice Portugal | 268-06 | 2G · 4G · 5G | 5.70 MQ2 2024 |
| VodafoneVodafone Group plc | 268-01 | 2G · 4G · 5G | 4.53 M |
| DIGIDigi Communications N.V. | 268-02 | 4G | 0.79 MQ2 2025 |
A struck-through generation has been switched off on that network. MCC-MNC: ITU-T E.212 codes as listed on Wikipedia.
2G and 3G switch-off timeline
- MEO — 3G (UMTS) switched off
- NOS — 3G (UMTS) switched off
- Vodafone — 3G (UMTS) switched off
Keeping a number when changing network
- Mobile number portability
- since 2002-01-01
- Porting time
- 5–10 day(s)
- Cost to the customer
- Free
Because numbers can be ported, the prefix of a mobile number only tells you which network first issued it, not the network it uses today.
Received a call from a Portugal number? Check it with the phone number lookup: type of line, format and local time.
Source: Wikipedia — lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G and 3G phase-out, mobile number portability (CC BY-SA 4.0). Subscriber counts as published by each operator or regulator at the date shown.
Phone rules in Portugal
The rules a caller, a visitor or a new resident runs into in Portugal, each with its source.
| ID to buy a SIM | Anonymous prepaid SIMs have been legal in Portugal (ANACOM rules still refer to 'anonymous' prepaid subscriptions). On 29 May 2026 the Council of Ministers approved a legislative authorisation proposal amending the Electronic Communications Law that makes identification of prepaid mobile card users mandatory; its entry into force was not confirmed as of September 2026. No SIM-count limit or IMEI registration for foreign phones found.portugal.gov.pt |
|---|---|
| Monthly contract | A postpaid subscription requires a Portuguese tax number (NIF), an identity document, a postal address and a payment method; NOS asks for an IBAN for direct debit and says customers with a foreign IBAN must contact it (alternatives: MB Way, Visa/Mastercard, Multibanco).nos.pt |
| Calling apps | None known. EU open-internet rules prohibit internet providers from blocking, throttling or discriminating traffic, so WhatsApp, FaceTime, Skype and similar voice/video apps work normally.digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu |
| Reporting scam calls | Report fraud attempts by call or SMS to the police (PSP or GNR) or the Public Prosecutor's Office; unwanted marketing after opting out can be reported to the data-protection authority CNPD (cnpd.pt). Opt-out registry: the free 'Lista de Oposição' of the Direção-Geral do Consumidor (consumidor.gov.pt/lista-oposicao) for telemarketing and addressed mail.executivedigest.sapo.pt · consumidor.gov.pt |
| Emergency numbers | 112 is the single emergency number for police, ambulance and fire brigade, free from fixed and mobile phones.digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu |
Checked on 28 September 2026. Rules on SIM registration and calling apps change often: confirm with the regulator or the operator.
Mobile plan prices in Portugal
Prepaid, tourist and SIM-only offers of the operators of Portugal, as priced on their own websites on 28 September 2026. The price per GB helps compare offers of different sizes.
| Operator · offer | Type | Price | Data | Per GB | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VodafoneeSIM for Portugal & Europe (15 days) | Tourist eSIM | €20promo | Unlimited15 days | — | Offer |
| UZOUZO 40GB | Prepaid | €2.50/week | 40 GB | — | Offer |
| DIGIMóvel 50 GB (pré-pago) | Prepaid | €4/month | 50 GB | €0.08 | Offer |
| MEOCartão M Móvel 50GB | Prepaid | €10 | 50 GB28 days | €0.20 | Offer |
| NOSTarifário Like 55GB | Prepaid | €10/month · promo | 55 GB | €0.18 | Offer |
| WTFMÓVEL 1000GB (com carregamentos) | Prepaid | €10/month · promo | 1000 GB | €0.01 | Offer |
| DIGIMóvel 50 GB (pós-pago) | Monthly, SIM only | €4/month | 50 GB | €0.08 | Offer |
Checked on 28 September 2026. “promo” marks a promotional price or bonus data at that date. Prices change often: the operator's page is the reference.