038 area code — Minas Gerais
038 is the local dialing code used in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Numbers are written internationally as +55 38.
* Brazil spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call Minas Gerais
- From abroad
- +55 38 XXX XXXX
- Within Brazil
- 038 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +55
About the 038 area code
A full number here takes the form +55 38 XXX XXXX — the 38 identifies Minas Gerais within Brazil's numbering plan.
Area codes like 038 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 038, written internationally as +55 38.
How do I call Minas Gerais from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +55 38, 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 038 a mobile or a landline code?
038 is a geographic (landline) area code for Minas Gerais. Mobile numbers in Brazil use their own separate prefixes.