To make an international call, generally follow this sequence:
- Dial the international access code to exit your country (e.g., 011 in the US and Canada).
- Dial the country code of the destination country.
- Dial the area or city code (if applicable).
- Dial the local phone number you want to reach.
Alternatively, on mobile phones, you can usually start by pressing and holding the 0 key to generate a plus sign (+), which replaces the international access code. Then dial the country code and number. Make sure not to dial the leading zero in the destination number if there is one, as it's often a trunk prefix for domestic calls. For example, to call São Paulo, Brazil (+55 country code, 11 area code) from the US, you dial: 011-55-11-local number. If calling from a mobile device in the US, you can dial +55 11 local number directly. Special notes:
- Mobile calls to international cell phones can be more expensive.
- Costs vary by carrier; consider using VoIP providers or calling apps to reduce costs.
- Check if international calling is enabled with your phone provider.
This general method applies to calls from the US or Canada and internationally with appropriate local exit codes.
