Area Code 82 – Alagoas
The phone area code for Alagoas is 82 (international format +5582). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 82
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📍 Geographic Location of Alagoas
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
Brazilian area code 82 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the state of Alagoas, in the Northeast Region of Brazil. The code covers the entire state, including its capital Maceió and all municipalities within the state boundaries. Alagoas is bordered by Pernambuco (code 81) to the north, Sergipe (code 79) to the south, and Bahia (code 77) to the southwest. The state is divided into three mesoregions: East Alagoas (Leste Alagoano), Agreste Alagoano, and Sertão Alagoano, all of which use the 82 code.
Primary Cities and Local Dialing
Major cities served by code 82 include Maceió, Arapiraca, Palmeira dos Índios, Rio Largo, Penedo, União dos Palmares, São Miguel dos Campos, and Delmiro Gouveia. Within the state, calls between different municipalities require dialing the full national format: 0 + operator code + 82 + local number. For example, to call a landline in Maceió from Arapiraca, you would dial 0 XX 82 3XXX-XXXX, where XX is the carrier selection code.
International Dialing Format
For callers outside Brazil, the international format is +55 82 followed by the 8-digit local number. For instance, a landline in Maceió might be reached at +55 82 3221-XXXX. Mobile numbers also begin with 82 and have 9 digits (starting with 9), so an example mobile number is +55 82 9XXXX-XXXX. When dialing from abroad, the leading '0' of the national trunk prefix is omitted.
Overlay and Numbering Plan
Alagoas does not have an overlay code; 82 is the sole area code for the state. The national numbering plan in Brazil uses 8-digit landline numbers and 9-digit mobile numbers (the extra digit '9' was added to mobile numbers in 2015 to enable more capacity). All numbers under 82 are geographic, meaning they are tied to a physical address, although VoIP and mobile services may be used anywhere.
Caller Instructions
For local callers within the same city, only the 8-digit number is dialed. For long-distance calls within Brazil, you must select a long-distance carrier by dialing 0 + carrier code (e.g., 15 for Vivo, 21 for Embratel) + 82 + local number. For international callers, simply dial the country code, area code, and local number. Always verify the correct number of digits, as landlines and mobiles differ.