Area Code 74 – Bahia
The phone area code for Bahia is 74 (international format +5574). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 74
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📍 Geographic Location of Bahia
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
Area code 74 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Brazilian telephone numbering plan, governed by the Agência Nacional de Telecomunicações (ANATEL). It serves the central-southern and western portions of the state of Bahia, in the Northeast Region of Brazil. The code covers a significant number of municipalities, including the regional hub Juazeiro, the historic city of Vitória da Conquista, and the major commercial center Barreiras. Other important cities within this code include Jequié, Guanambi, and Paulo Afonso. The area is characterized by a mix of urban centers and extensive rural zones, with economic activities ranging from agriculture (notably soy and coffee) to logistics and trade along the BR-116 and BR-242 highways.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
For local calls within the same area code (i.e., between two landlines or mobile numbers both using 74), the standard format is the eight-digit subscriber number, which may be preceded by the digit '9' for mobile lines (e.g., 9XXXX-XXXX). For long-distance calls from other Brazilian area codes, callers must dial 0 + carrier code + 74 + subscriber number. For example, to call a fixed line in Vitória da Conquista from São Paulo (11), one would dial 0 XX 74 3XXX-XXXX, where XX is the chosen long-distance carrier's code. International callers should dial +55 74 followed by the eight-digit local number (or nine-digit mobile number). For instance, a caller from abroad reaching a business in Juazeiro would dial +55 74 3611-XXXX. It is important to note that Brazil uses a two-stage dialing system: the '0' plus carrier selection is required for inter-state calls, but not for international inbound calls, which only require the country code and NDC.
Numbering Structure and Overlay Considerations
Subscriber numbers within area code 74 are eight digits long for fixed lines, typically starting with digits 2 to 5, while mobile numbers are nine digits and always begin with the digit '9' (e.g., 9XXXX-XXXX). There is no overlay code in this region; the area code 74 is the sole geographic NDC for this region. However, due to the growing demand for telecommunication services, ANATEL has implemented number conservation measures, such as the mandatory use of the digit '9' for all mobile numbers since 2015, which expanded the available numbering capacity. This change also unified the dialing format for mobile calls, requiring the full nine-digit number even for local calls.
Practical Guidance for Callers
When placing a call to a number in area code 74, it is essential to verify whether the destination is a fixed or mobile line, as this affects the number length and the applicable tariffs. For local calls, simply dial the eight or nine-digit number. For long-distance calls within Brazil, always include the carrier code after the initial '0'. International callers should omit any leading '0' and use the country code +55. As with all Brazilian geographic codes, numbers are portable within the same area code, meaning a subscriber may retain their number when switching operators, but portability does not apply across different area codes.