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Peru Country Code +51
+51 is the international calling code for Peru. Most phone numbers there have 8 or 9 digits, written 912 345 678 inside Peru and +51 912 345 678 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its area codes, networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in Peru at a glance
- Country calling code
- +51
- International dialing prefix
- 00 (or +)
- Trunk prefix (calls inside the country)
- 0
- Number length
- 8 or 9 digits
- Example mobile, from abroad
- +51 912 345 678
- Same number, inside the country
- 912 345 678
- Time zone
- Peru Standard Time (America/Lima)
- Capital
- Lima
- Languages
- Spanish
- Currency
- PEN
- ISO country code
- PE
How to call Peru
From another country
- Dial your country's exit code, or press + on a mobile.
- Dial the country code 51.
- Dial the number, leaving out its first 0.
+51 912 345 678
From inside Peru
Dial the number as it is written, starting with the trunk prefix 0. The country code is not needed.
912 345 678
To call out of Peru, start with 00 (or +).
Types of phone number in Peru
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline, mobile, toll-free, premium rate, personal number and shared cost numbers. Mobile numbers have 9 digits and landlines 8. What each line type means.
Area codes in Peru
All 26 area codes of Peru, with where each is and how to dial it. Inside Peru the area code is dialled with the 0 in front; from abroad, leave it out.
| Dial inside | From abroad | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | +51 1 | Lima/Callao |
| 041 | +51 41 | Amazonas |
| 042 | +51 42 | San Martín |
| 043 | +51 43 | Ancash |
| 044 | +51 44 | La Libertad |
| 051 | +51 51 | Puno |
| 052 | +51 52 | Tacna |
| 053 | +51 53 | Moquegua |
| 054 | +51 54 | Arequipa |
| 056 | +51 56 | Ica |
| 061 | +51 61 | Ucayali |
| 062 | +51 62 | Huánuco |
| 063 | +51 63 | Pasco |
| 064 | +51 64 | Junín |
| 065 | +51 65 | Loreto |
| 066 | +51 66 | Ayacucho |
| 067 | +51 67 | Huancavelica |
| 068 | +51 68 | Lima |
| 072 | +51 72 | Tumbes |
| 073 | +51 73 | Piura |
| 074 | +51 74 | Lambayeque |
| 075 | +51 75 | Lima |
| 076 | +51 76 | Cajamarca |
| 082 | +51 82 | Madre de Dios |
| 083 | +51 83 | Apurímac |
| 084 | +51 84 | Cusco |
Networks with number ranges in Peru
These networks were first allocated number ranges in Peru, the ones with the most ranges first. Numbers can be moved between networks, so a number may no longer be with the network it started on.
- Claro
- Movistar
- Entel
- Dolphin Telecom
- Americatel
- Intermax
Look up a phone number from Peru
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Phone numbers in Peru: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Peru?
The country calling code for Peru is +51. Put it in front of the number when you call Peru from another country, and leave out the 0 that starts numbers inside Peru.
How do I call Peru from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 51, then the number without its leading 0. For example, 912 345 678 inside Peru is dialled as +51 912 345 678 from abroad.
Do I dial the 0 at the start of a phone number in Peru?
Only when you call from inside Peru. The 0 is the trunk prefix, used for calls within the country. From abroad you leave it out: 912 345 678 becomes +51 912 345 678.
How many digits does a phone number in Peru have?
Most phone numbers in Peru have 8 or 9 digits after the country code: mobile numbers have 9 and landlines 8.
What is the international dialing prefix in Peru?
To call another country from Peru, dial 00, then the country code you are calling, then the number. On a mobile phone you can press + instead of 00.
What are the area codes in Peru?
Peru has 26 area codes, each pointing at a city or region. Examples: 01 for Lima/Callao, 041 for Amazonas, 042 for San Martín and 043 for Ancash.
Which mobile networks have phone numbers in Peru?
Number ranges in Peru were first allocated to networks including Claro, Movistar, Entel, Dolphin Telecom, Americatel and Intermax. People can move their number to another network, so the one a number started on may not be the one it uses today.
What time zone is Peru in?
Peru is on Peru Standard Time. A phone number carries no time information, so check the time there before you call.
Can I look up a phone number from Peru?
Yes. Enter any number with +51, or choose Peru as the country, in the free phone number lookup. It shows the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP, toll-free), the place and network it was issued to, its time zone and every format of the number.