055 area code — Rio Grande do Sul
055 is the telephone area code for Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil. Numbers are written internationally as +55 55.
* Brazil spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call Rio Grande do Sul
- From abroad
- +55 55 XXX XXXX
- Within Brazil
- 055 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +55
About the 055 area code
Dialed within Brazil as 055, this code is written internationally as +55 55 followed by the subscriber's local number.
Area codes like 055 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 055, written internationally as +55 55.
How do I call Rio Grande do Sul from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +55 55, 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 055 a mobile or a landline code?
055 is a geographic (landline) area code for Rio Grande do Sul. Mobile numbers in Brazil use their own separate prefixes.