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Peru +51

To call Peru from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 51, then the local number without its leading 0. In full: +51 912 345 678.

CapitalLima Dialing zone5 — Central & South America Local time23:50 UTC−5 Exit code from Peru00
Quick answer

The country calling code for Peru is +51. A number starting +51 or 0051 is a call to or from Peru. From abroad: +51 912 345 678.

Country code+51
CapitalLima
ContinentSouth America
Time zoneAmerica/Lima
LanguageSpanish
CurrencySol
Emergency105 / 116 / 117
Exit code00
Trunk prefix0
Population31,989,256

To call Peru from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 51, then the local number without its leading 0. The +51 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).

How to call Peru from abroad

From the US / Canada011 51 912 345 678
From the UK & Europe00 51 912 345 678
From Australia0011 51 912 345 678
From any mobile+51 912 345 678

912 345 678 is a real-format Peru mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, without its leading 0.

Peru area codes

In Peru, landlines usually include an area code after +51 (without its leading 0). Mobiles have no area code.

Number format

Landline, written locally(01) 1234567from abroad+51 1 1234567
Mobile, written locally0912 345 678from abroad+51 912 345 678

Landline numbers in Peru have 8 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 9 digits and start with 9. The national prefix 0 is only dialled inside the country — drop it after +51.

Calling abroad from Peru

To call another country from Peru, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Peru to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.

A Peru number in international format is written +51 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America). Switching to international format, drop the leading 0.

Cheapest ways to call Peru

With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Peru for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.

Frequently asked questions

What country has the code +51?

Peru has the country calling code +51.

How do I call Peru from the United States?

Dial 011, then 51, then the local number without its leading 0 — for example 011 912 345 678.

What does +51 mean?

It is the international dialing code for Peru. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).

Is +51 mobile or landline?

The +51 code identifies the country, not the line type; Peru landlines and mobiles share it.

A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.

Mobile networks in Peru

4 mobile network operators run their own networks in Peru. The largest is Integratel, with about 15.0 million subscribers (Mar 2017). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.

Integratel
15.0 M subscribers · Mar 2017

Formerly Movistar

Owned by Integra Tec International (100%)

Claro5G4G3G2G
10.6 M subscribers · October 2020

Formerly TIM

Owned by América Móvil (100%)

Entel5G4G3G
5.90 M subscribers · Mar 2017

Formerly Nextel

Owned by Entel (Chile)

Bitel [es]4G3G2G
4.60 M subscribers · Mar 2017

Formerly Viettel Peru S.A.C.

Owned by Viettel Mobile

Before you travel
  • 4G/5G frequency bands used in Peru: 5G 3500, 5G 39000, LTE 1700, LTE 1900, LTE 700, LTE 900. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.
  • Moving there? Mobile number portability has existed since 2010-01-01, a transfer takes about 7–9 day(s) and costs free.

Also available: virtual operators (MVNOs) that rent capacity on these networks — Cuy Móvil [es].

Operators, subscriber counts, network codes and switch-off dates: Wikipedia (lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G/3G phase-out, mobile number portability), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Figures come from each operator or regulator at the date shown.

Staying connected in Peru

Mobile subscriptions125 per 100 people2024
Internet users82 % of population2024
Fixed lines4.1 per 100 people2024

With 125 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, almost everyone in Peru has a mobile — a WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call is usually the easiest way in. Internet use is high (82 %), so app-to-app calls over Wi-Fi are a safe bet.

Source: World Bank / ITU World Telecommunication indicators (IT.CEL.SETS.P2, IT.NET.USER.ZS, IT.MLT.MAIN.P2), latest available year.

Free and premium numbers in Peru

Toll-free+51 800 12345

Free from inside Peru (numbers starting with 800). From abroad these numbers are often unreachable or charged at the international rate.

Premium rate+51 805 12345

Surcharged services — ranges starting with 805. Do not call back an unknown missed call from such a range: the cost is far above a normal call.

Number ranges: ITU-T national numbering plan for Peru via Google libphonenumber.

Neighbouring countries

Ecuador +593Chile +56Bolivia +591Brazil +55Colombia +57

All countries in zone 5 — Central & South America