033 area code — Minas Gerais
In Brazil, the area code 033 covers Minas Gerais. Numbers are written internationally as +55 33.
* Brazil spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call Minas Gerais
- From abroad
- +55 33 XXX XXXX
- Within Brazil
- 033 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +55
About the 033 area code
When you see a number beginning +55 33, it belongs to Minas Gerais: the 55 is Brazil's country calling code and 33 is the area code.
Area codes like 033 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local Brazil number. To actually receive an SMS on a Brazil number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Minas Gerais?
Minas Gerais uses the area code 033, written internationally as +55 33.
How do I call Minas Gerais from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +55 33, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Minas Gerais?
Minas Gerais is in the America/Araguaina time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 033 a mobile or a landline code?
033 is a geographic (landline) area code for Minas Gerais. Mobile numbers in Brazil use their own separate prefixes.