Area Code 27 – Espirito Santo
The phone area code for Espirito Santo is 27 (international format +5527). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 27
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📍 Geographic Location of Espirito Santo
Geographic Coverage and Administration
The Brazilian area code 27 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the state of Espírito Santo, located in the Southeast Region of Brazil. Its administrative jurisdiction covers the state capital, Vitória, and the surrounding metropolitan region, including the municipalities of Vila Velha, Serra, Cariacica, and Viana. The code also serves other significant cities in the interior, such as Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Linhares, Colatina, and São Mateus. As a geographic code, it is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services, and increasingly for Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) and VoIP-based local telephony.
Dialing Formats and Call Routing
For local calls within the 27 area code, callers must dial the 8-digit subscriber number preceded by the digit 9 for mobile numbers or the standard 8-digit number for fixed lines. The complete national subscriber dialing format is: 0 + operator code + 27 + subscriber number. For example, to call a fixed line in Vitória from another Brazilian state, you would dial: 0 XX 27 3222-0000 (where XX is the carrier selection code). For international callers, the format is: +55 27 3222-0000 (fixed line) or +55 27 9 9999-0000 (mobile). The leading trunk prefix '0' is not used when dialing from abroad.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
Currently, the 27 area code does not have an overlay code; it is the sole geographic code for the state. However, due to the growth of mobile services, all mobile numbers within the 27 code are 9 digits long, starting with the digit '9' (e.g., 9 8765-4321). Fixed-line numbers are 8 digits and typically begin with digits 2-5. When dialing from a mobile phone within Brazil, the same national format applies, but the operator code may be omitted if the caller and callee are on the same network (on-net call). For international callers, it is essential to drop the leading '0' of the trunk prefix and use the country code +55.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers (within Espírito Santo): Dial the 8-digit fixed number or the 9-digit mobile number directly (without area code) for calls within the same municipality. For calls to other cities within the 27 area, dial 27 + number.
- National callers (from other Brazilian states): Dial 0 + operator code (e.g., 15 for Vivo, 21 for Embratel) + 27 + subscriber number.
- International callers: Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries) + 55 (Brazil country code) + 27 + subscriber number.
Always verify the current operator codes, as they may change. For VoIP users, the same international format applies, but ensure your service provider supports geographic number routing.