Area Code 1121 – São Paulo - SP
The phone area code for São Paulo - SP is 1121 (international format +551121). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 1121
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📍 Geographic Location of São Paulo - SP
Overview of Area Code 1121
Area code 1121 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Brazilian numbering plan, assigned to the central region of São Paulo city, in the state of São Paulo (SP). It covers the historic downtown area, including districts such as Sé, República, Bom Retiro, and parts of Santa Cecília. This code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services, and numbers follow the format +55 11 21XX-XXXX when dialed internationally.
Dialing Instructions
For local calls within the São Paulo metropolitan area (same DDD 11), dial only the eight-digit subscriber number (e.g., 2111-2233). For calls from other Brazilian cities, dial 0 + operator code + 11 + 21XX-XXXX. International callers should dial +55 11 21XX-XXXX (e.g., +55 11 2111-2233).
Important Notes
- This is a geographic code, meaning the number is tied to a physical address in central São Paulo.
- Mobile numbers in the same region use the DDD 11 but have prefixes starting with 9 (e.g., 9111X-XXXX) and are not part of the 1121 range.
- When dialing from abroad, omit the leading zero of the trunk prefix and use the country code +55.