Area Code 75 – Bahia
The phone area code for Bahia is 75 (international format +5575). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 75
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📍 Geographic Location of Bahia
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The +55 75 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the central-eastern portion of the state of Bahia, Brazil. This region is officially designated by the National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL) as part of the Brazilian DDD (Direct Distance Dialing) system. The code serves the metropolitan area of Feira de Santana, the second-most populous city in Bahia, along with a network of surrounding municipalities. Key cities within this code include Feira de Santana, Santo Antônio de Jesus, Cruz das Almas, Conceição do Almeida, and Governador Mangabeira. The region is a significant commercial and agricultural hub, with Feira de Santana acting as a major logistical crossroads connecting the state capital, Salvador, to the interior of the state.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
For domestic callers within Brazil, the standard format for dialing a landline or mobile number in this region is: DDD (75) + local number. Local numbers typically consist of 8 digits for landlines (fixed telephony) and 9 digits for mobile lines (starting with 9). For example, to call a fixed line in Feira de Santana from another Brazilian state, you would dial: 0 + operator code + 75 + local number. For international callers, the format is: +55 75 + local number. When calling from abroad, omit the leading zero of the trunk prefix. For instance, to reach a mobile number in the region, you would dial +55 75 9XXXX-XXXX. It is important to note that since 2014, all Brazilian mobile numbers have 9 digits, and the ninth digit is always '9'.
Overlay and Numbering Plan Considerations
Currently, the 75 area code does not have an overlay code; it is the sole geographic code for this region. However, due to increasing demand, ANATEL periodically reviews numbering allocation. As of the latest updates, no overlay is planned, but users should be aware that local calls made within the same area code do not require the DDD prefix. For example, a call from a landline in Feira de Santana to another landline in the same city is dialed using only the 8-digit local number. For mobile-to-mobile calls within the same code, the full 9-digit mobile number is used without the DDD. This distinction is crucial for both residents and businesses to avoid dialing errors.
Technical and Regulatory Notes
The 75 code is classified as a geographic NDC under the ITU-T E.164 international numbering plan. All numbers under this code are allocated to fixed-line operators (such as Vivo, Claro, and Oi) and mobile operators (Vivo, Claro, TIM, and others) that provide services in the region. Number portability is fully implemented in Brazil, allowing subscribers to retain their numbers when changing operators or moving within the same area code. However, porting to a different area code is not permitted, as the geographic code is tied to the physical location of the line. For VoIP services, the code is used when the service is associated with a physical address in the region, but pure nomadic VoIP services may use non-geographic codes. Businesses operating in this area should ensure their contact numbers are correctly formatted for international communication to avoid routing issues.