Area Code 49 – Santa Catarina
The phone area code for Santa Catarina is 49 (international format +5549). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 49
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📍 Geographic Location of Santa Catarina
Overview of Area Code 49
Area code 49 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Brazilian national numbering plan, governed by the Agência Nacional de Telecomunicações (ANATEL). It serves the central and western regions of the state of Santa Catarina, in the South Region of Brazil. The code covers a mix of urban and rural areas, with the principal city being Chapecó, the largest municipality in the region. Other significant cities include Lages, Joaçaba, Concórdia, Canoinhas, and Videira.
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The area code 49 encompasses numerous municipalities across the western and central plateaus of Santa Catarina. This includes the micro-regions of Chapecó, Concórdia, Joaçaba, Lages, and Curitibanos. The region is known for its strong agribusiness, food processing industries, and growing technology sector. The administrative jurisdiction falls under the state of Santa Catarina, with local government services and public utilities reachable via this code.
Dialing Formats and Instructions
For local calls within the same area code and same city, dial only the 8-digit subscriber number (e.g., 3222-0000). For calls from a different city but still within area code 49, you must dial 0 + operator code + 49 + 8-digit number. For international callers, the format is +55 49 XXXX-XXXX (or +5549XXXXXXXX). When calling from a mobile phone in Brazil to a landline in this region, simply dial 49 + 8-digit number.
Numbering Structure and Overlay Considerations
Subscriber numbers in area code 49 are 8 digits long, typically beginning with digits 2 to 5 for landlines, while mobile numbers begin with 9. As of recent years, there is no overlay code; 49 is the sole area code for this geographic region. However, with the growth of mobile services, the 9th digit was added to mobile numbers nationwide in 2014, making mobile numbers 9 digits long (e.g., +55 49 9XXXX-XXXX).
Caller Instructions
For local callers within the same city, omit the area code. For long-distance calls within Brazil, use the operator selection code (e.g., 0 + 15 for Vivo, 21 for Embratel, etc.) followed by 49. For international callers, always include the country code +55 and drop the leading zero of the area code. Be aware that some rural areas may have limited VoIP coverage, so PSTN lines remain essential for emergency services.