How to Get a Portugal Phone Number Fast—Local & Virtual Options

What is Portugal's phone number?

Portugal doesn’t have just one phone number—but it does have one essential Portugal country code that opens the line to everything Portuguese: +351. This country code is your gateway to call Portugal, whether it's Lisbon agencies, Algarve resorts, or even a tech startup in Porto.

When dialing Portugal phone number from other countries, just enter +351 (or 00351), followed by the 9-digit Portuguese number—minus any leading zero. The steps required include entering the exit code of your country, followed by Portugal's country code, and then the local number.

Whether it’s for business, travel, or keeping in touch with friends, knowing the exit code means you’re just a few digits away from Portugal.

What are Portuguese mobile numbers?

In Portugal, a mobile phone number generally starts with a 9, and this format is consistent across all mobile networks. Each mobile carrier has specific prefixes that identify them, such as 91, 927, and 96. Suppose you want to call a Portuguese mobile number from abroad, compose the phone number to be entered as follows (fictitious example number): + 351 91 123 456 789.

Number portability allows users to retain their phone numbers, including their original prefixes, when switching between mobile carriers, which means the prefixes indicate the original provider but do not necessarily reveal the current carrier of the user.

Useful Portuguese phone numbers

When in Portugal, it’s essential to have key emergency contact numbers on hand. Here are some critical contacts:

• Emergency number: 112 (for fire, police, and medical emergencies)

• Maritime Police: 210 911 100 (for maritime emergencies)

• Poison Control: 808 250 142 (for poisoning incidents)

These numbers are available across the country and can save valuable time in urgent situations. Make sure to save them for quick access when needed. For toll-free emergency services, remember that Portugal's toll free code is 800/808.

As a foreigner, can I also get a Portugal phone number?

Yes, you can get a Portugal landline number. To obtain a local phone number in Portugal, you can contact use online services that offer Portuguese numbers. At Belfabriek, you can broadly define 2 different types of Portuguese phone numbers, which we will briefly explain below:

Local numbers

Does your company have a strong connection to the Lisbon region? Then you can easily apply for a 21 number through Belfabriek. In principle, Belfabriek can register all possible local area codes.

National 800 numbers

Do you want to offer your products and/or services all over Portugal? Then a national 800 number with the appropriate toll free number prefix is perfect for that. When dialing from abroad, the subscriber's number should be placed after the country exit code and toll-free prefix. These numbers are not tied to a particular city or region and therefore enjoy a national image. Callers can call these numbers free of charge. The operator of the number pays for all call costs.