0255 area code — Portuguesa
In Venezuela, the area code 0255 covers Portuguesa. Numbers are written internationally as +58 255.
How to call Portuguesa
- From abroad
- +58 255 XXX XXXX
- Within Venezuela
- 0255 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +58
About the 0255 area code
When you see a number beginning +58 255, it belongs to Portuguesa: the 58 is Venezuela's country calling code and 255 is the area code.
Area codes like 0255 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 Venezuela number. To actually receive an SMS on a Venezuela number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Portuguesa?
Portuguesa uses the area code 0255, written internationally as +58 255.
How do I call Portuguesa from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +58 255, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Portuguesa?
Portuguesa is in the America/Caracas time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0255 a mobile or a landline code?
0255 is a geographic (landline) area code for Portuguesa. Mobile numbers in Venezuela use their own separate prefixes.