Area Code 28 – Espirito Santo
The phone area code for Espirito Santo is 28 (international format +5528). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 28
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📍 Geographic Location of Espirito Santo
Geographic Coverage and Administration
The area code 28 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. It covers the southern and central regions of the state, including the capital, Vitória, and the major coastal cities of Vila Velha, Serra, Cariacica, and Guarapari. The code also serves inland municipalities such as Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Alegre, and Colatina (partially). The numbering area is administered by ANATEL, Brazil's telecommunications regulatory agency, and is used for both fixed-line (PSTN) and Voice over IP (VoIP) services.
Dialing Formats
For local calls within the same area code, dial only the 8-digit subscriber number. For example, to call a fixed line in Vitória from another phone in Vitória, dial 3222-1234.
For national long-distance calls from other Brazilian states, dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the carrier selection code (e.g., 15 for Vivo, 21 for Embratel, 23 for Intelig, etc.), then the area code and subscriber number: 0 + carrier code + 28 + 3222-1234. For international calls from outside Brazil, dial your country's exit code, then 55 (Brazil's country code), then 28 and the subscriber number: +55 28 3222-1234.
Overlay and Numbering Changes
As of 2023, area code 28 does not have an overlay code; it is the sole geographic code for its region. However, due to growing demand, ANATEL has implemented a gradual migration to 9-digit fixed-line numbers in some areas. In the 28 region, fixed-line numbers may eventually require adding the digit '9' before the existing 8-digit number, but this is not yet mandatory. Always verify the current dialing rules with your service provider.
Caller Instructions
Local callers should omit the area code when dialing within the same region. Callers from other Brazilian states must include the area code and carrier prefix. Foreign callers must use the international format with the +55 country code. When dialing from a mobile phone in Brazil, the trunk prefix and carrier code are often optional, but it is safer to include them for routing clarity.