0512 area code — Rio Grande do Sul
In Brazil, the area code 0512 covers Rio Grande do Sul. Numbers are written internationally as +55 512.
* Brazil spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call Rio Grande do Sul
- From abroad
- +55 512 XXX XXXX
- Within Brazil
- 0512 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +55
About the 0512 area code
When you see a number beginning +55 512, it belongs to Rio Grande do Sul: the 55 is Brazil's country calling code and 512 is the area code.
Area codes like 0512 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 Rio Grande do Sul?
Rio Grande do Sul uses the area code 0512, written internationally as +55 512.
How do I call Rio Grande do Sul from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +55 512, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Rio Grande do Sul?
Rio Grande do Sul is in the America/Araguaina time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0512 a mobile or a landline code?
0512 is a geographic (landline) area code for Rio Grande do Sul. Mobile numbers in Brazil use their own separate prefixes.