Area Code 319 – Minas Gerais
The phone area code for Minas Gerais is 319 (international format +55319). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 319
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📍 Geographic Location of Minas Gerais
Overview of Area Code 319
Area code 319 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Brazilian telephone numbering plan, assigned to the central and southeastern portion of the state of Minas Gerais. It serves the state capital, Belo Horizonte, and its extensive metropolitan region, as well as numerous surrounding municipalities. The code is administered by ANATEL (Agência Nacional de Telecomunicações) and is used for both fixed-line (PSTN) and VoIP-based local services.
Geographic Coverage and Jurisdiction
The 319 area code encompasses the capital and its metropolitan area, including cities such as Contagem, Betim, Nova Lima, Sabará, and Santa Luzia. It also covers a broader region extending to cities like Sete Lagoas, Divinópolis, and Ipatinga, among others. This area is characterized by a mix of urban, industrial, and rural zones, with Belo Horizonte being a major economic and cultural hub.
Dialing Formats and Procedures
For local calls within the same area code, Brazilian users dial an 8-digit subscriber number directly (e.g., 3222-3344). For calls from other Brazilian area codes, the full national format is used: 0 + operator code + 31 + 8-digit number. For example, a call from São Paulo (11) to Belo Horizonte would be dialed as 0 15 31 3222-3344 (where 15 is the operator code). International callers must dial the Brazilian country code +55, then the area code 31, followed by the 8-digit subscriber number: +55 31 3222-3344. When dialing internationally from Brazil, the prefix 00 + operator code is used, e.g., 00 15 1 212 555-1234 for a US number.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
Currently, there is no overlay plan in effect for area code 319; it remains the sole NDC for its region. However, due to growing demand, ANATEL has implemented number conservation measures, and 10-digit dialing (area code + number) is mandatory for all calls within Brazil, including local calls, since 2014. This means that even for local calls, users must dial the full 10-digit number (area code + 8-digit number).
Caller Instructions
For local callers within the 319 region, simply dial the 8-digit number. For long-distance callers within Brazil, dial 0 + operator code (e.g., 15 for Vivo, 21 for Embratel) + 31 + the 8-digit number. International callers should dial +55 31 followed by the subscriber number. Ensure you have the correct operator code for your chosen carrier, as charges may vary.