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Peru (+51) dialing prefix explained.

Q: What is the country code for Peru?

Peru's country calling code is +51. Always dial it before the national number when calling from outside Peru.

Q: How do I call Peru from abroad?

Dial your international access prefix (+ on mobile, or 00 / 011 from a landline), then 51, then the Peru number (drop the leading 0 if it has one).

Q: What is Peru's ISO country code?

Peru uses ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code PE and alpha-3 code PER.

Q: What region does Peru belong to?

Peru is part of the Americas region.

Q: Does Ringflow provide DIDs and termination in Peru?

Ringflow provisions inbound DIDs and outbound termination across 120+ countries through 500+ direct carrier interconnects. Contact the wholesale team to confirm live coverage and per-minute rates for Peru (+51).

The +51 prefix connects the Pacific gateway to South America's interior — from Lima's coastal business district to the highland cities of Arequipa and Cusco. Here's the verified Peru country code, ISO references, live local time, and Ringflow's direct Peruvian routes.

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Peru

PE · PER · Zone 5

+51

Live route

Lima

Time

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Alpha-3

PER

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Peru snapshot

Peru at a glance.

The geography, area codes and PET time zone you need before placing your first call into Peru.

Peru country information

Peru

Americas

+51

Capital

Lima

Region

Americas

Time zone

America/Lima

Numbering zone

Zone 5

Code length

2 digits

ISO 3166 codes

PE · PER

Ways to reach Peru

Every route into Peruvian lines.

Landline, calling card or business VoIP — the +51 prefix reaches all 25 regions from Lima to Cusco. Pick what fits your call volume.

01Classic

Direct calls using landlines & mobile phones

Dial Peru directly from any landline or mobile by entering your international exit code, then the country code +51, and finally the local number.

02Pre-paid

International calling cards for Peru

Pre-paid international calling cards remain a convenient, low-cost way to reach Peru. Each card gives you a PIN and an access number to place global calls.

03Modern

VoIP services for contacting Peru

VoIP apps like Skype, WhatsApp and Viber — and business VoIP from Ringflow — route calls to Peru over the internet, usually at far lower rates than traditional carriers.

Peru profile

What shapes Peruvian voice traffic, coast to highlands.

The fundamentals behind calls to and from Peru — the +51 code, Lima, the single PET zone and the two-digit area-code plan.

Capital

Lima

Region

Americas

Time zone

America/Lima

Numbering zone

Zone 5

Code length

2 digits

ISO 3166 codes

PE · PER

Learn more: Peru — Wikipedia

Dialing Peru

How to call Peru.

A Peruvian number is built from four parts. Here's the anatomy and dialling order, including the two-digit area codes.

Number anatomy

Exit prefix++Country code51+Area / mobileXX+Subscriber numberXXX XXX

Final dialled number

+51 XX XXX XXX

Valid E.164

Format follows ITU-T Recommendation E.164 — the international public telecommunication numbering plan.

01Step 1 of 4

Start with the exit prefix

Press + on a mobile (hold the 0 key), or dial 00 from most countries / 011 from North America.

02Step 2 of 4

Add the Peru code

Dial +51. This identifies Peru on the global telephone network.

03Step 3 of 4

Enter the area or mobile prefix

Type the first part of the local number. Drop the leading 0 if there is one.

04Step 4 of 4

Finish with the subscriber number

The remaining digits route the call to the specific line in Lima or elsewhere.

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FAQ

Calling Peru, answered.

What businesses and travellers ask most before dialling Peru on +51.

Peru's country calling code is +51. Always dial it before the national number when calling from outside Peru.

Dial your international access prefix (+ on mobile, or 00 / 011 from a landline), then 51, then the Peru number (drop the leading 0 if it has one).

Peru uses ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code PE and alpha-3 code PER.

Peru is part of the Americas region.

Ringflow provisions inbound DIDs and outbound termination across 120+ countries through 500+ direct carrier interconnects. Contact our wholesale team to confirm live coverage and rates for Peru.

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