0296 area code — Ponta Delgada
In Portugal, the area code 0296 covers Ponta Delgada. Numbers are written internationally as +351 296.
* Portugal spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call Ponta Delgada
- From abroad
- +351 296 XXX XXXX
- Within Portugal
- 0296 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +351
About the 0296 area code
When you see a number beginning +351 296, it belongs to Ponta Delgada: the 351 is Portugal's country calling code and 296 is the area code.
Area codes like 0296 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 Portugal number. To actually receive an SMS on a Portugal number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Ponta Delgada?
Ponta Delgada uses the area code 0296, written internationally as +351 296.
How do I call Ponta Delgada from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +351 296, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Ponta Delgada?
Ponta Delgada is in the Atlantic/Azores time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0296 a mobile or a landline code?
0296 is a geographic (landline) area code for Ponta Delgada. Mobile numbers in Portugal use their own separate prefixes.