087 area code — Pernambuco
In Brazil, the area code 087 covers Pernambuco. Numbers are written internationally as +55 87.
* Brazil spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call Pernambuco
- From abroad
- +55 87 XXX XXXX
- Within Brazil
- 087 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +55
About the 087 area code
When you see a number beginning +55 87, it belongs to Pernambuco: the 55 is Brazil's country calling code and 87 is the area code.
Area codes like 087 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 Pernambuco?
Pernambuco uses the area code 087, written internationally as +55 87.
How do I call Pernambuco from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +55 87, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Pernambuco?
Pernambuco is in the America/Araguaina time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 087 a mobile or a landline code?
087 is a geographic (landline) area code for Pernambuco. Mobile numbers in Brazil use their own separate prefixes.