042 area code — Paraná
In Brazil, the area code 042 covers Paraná. Numbers are written internationally as +55 42.
* Brazil spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call Paraná
- From abroad
- +55 42 XXX XXXX
- Within Brazil
- 042 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +55
About the 042 area code
When you see a number beginning +55 42, it belongs to Paraná: the 55 is Brazil's country calling code and 42 is the area code.
Area codes like 042 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 Paraná?
Paraná uses the area code 042, written internationally as +55 42.
How do I call Paraná from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +55 42, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Paraná?
Paraná is in the America/Araguaina time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 042 a mobile or a landline code?
042 is a geographic (landline) area code for Paraná. Mobile numbers in Brazil use their own separate prefixes.