Brazil
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Brazil (BR / BRA / 076) operates on a dual 127 V / 220 V (60 Hz) electrical grid using NBR 14136 (Type N) and Type C sockets. Traffic drives on the right (RHT). The official currency is the Brazilian Real (BRL, R$), country calling code is +55 (exit code 00 + carrier), emergency numbers are 190 (Police) / 192 (Ambulance) / 193 (Fire), and the standard document format is ISO 216 A4.
Source: ABNT (NBR 14136) / ANEEL / Anatel / ISO 3166-1 / Correios · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Official English Name | Federative Republic of Brazil ISO 3166-1 |
| Local Endonym | República Federativa do Brasil |
| ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2 | BR |
| ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3 | BRA |
| ISO 3166-1 Numeric / UN M49 | 076 UN M49 (Code 419) |
| Country Calling Code | +55 Anatel (ITU-T E.164) |
| International Exit Code (IDD) | 00 + Carrier Code (e.g. 0021, 0015) Carrier selection dialing |
| Internet ccTLD | .br Registro.br |
| Vehicle Registration Code | BR Mercosur Standard Plate |
| National Currency (ISO 4217) | Brazilian Real (BRL, R$) 100 Centavos |
| Mains Electricity Standard | 127 V or 220 V (state dependent), 60 Hz ANEEL / PRODIST |
| Electrical Plug Sockets | Type N (NBR 14136) & Type C 10 A (4.0mm) & 20 A (4.8mm) |
| Road Traffic Driving Side | Right-Hand Traffic (RHT / LHD) Código de Trânsito Brasileiro |
| Primary Measurement System | Metric (SI) INMETRO Standard |
| Standard Office Paper Format | ISO 216 A4 (210 × 297 mm) ABNT NBR NM-ISO 216 |
| Standard Business Envelope | ISO 269 DL (110 × 220 mm) & C4 |
| Emergency Numbers | 190 (Police) / 192 (SAMU Ambulance) / 193 (Fire) Direct Service Dispatch |
| Postal Code Regex / Format | 8 Digits (CEP: NNNNN-NNN, e.g. 01310-100 SP) Correios Standard |
| Primary Time Zones | UTC-3 (BRT / Brasília Time; 4 zones UTC-2 to UTC-5) DST abolished in 2019 |
| Date Format Standard | DD/MM/YYYY (e.g., 23/08/2026) National standard |
| Number Radix / Separators | R$ 1.234,56 (Dot thousands, Comma decimal) ABNT Standard |
Electrical Grid, Voltage & Plug Compatibility
- Nominal Grid Parameters: Operates on a single-phase standard of 127 V or 220 V (state dependent), 60 Hz.
- Plug & Socket Hardware: Type N (NBR 14136) & Type C. Uses European standard Type C (ungrounded 2.5 A Europlug) and Type F (grounded 16 A Schuko) or Type E sockets.
- International Traveler Guidance: Devices operating on 100–240 V (smartphones, laptops) require only a mechanical pin adapter. Single-voltage appliances from differing voltage regions require a certified step-down/step-up power transformer.
Telecommunications, Dialing & Emergency Dispatch
- International Dialing: The country calling code is +55. Outbound international calls from within the country require dial prefix 00 + Carrier Code (e.g. 0021, 0015) followed by the destination country code.
- Emergency Dispatch: Consolidated emergency services are reached at 112. Calls are automatically routed to local public safety answering points with emergency vehicle dispatch.
Transportation, Driving Standards & Road Regulations
- Traffic Flow: Road traffic drives on the right (RHT) with Left-Hand Drive (LHD) vehicles.
- Standard Speed Limits: General regulatory speed limits default to 50 km/h (31 mph) in built-up urban and residential zones, 80–100 km/h (50–62 mph) on undivided rural roads, and 110–130 km/h (68–81 mph) on grade-separated divided motorways/expressways (unless lower local limits are posted).
- Safety Requirements: Mandatory seatbelt compliance for all occupants, zero-distraction handheld mobile phone bans while driving, and mandatory in-vehicle warning triangles.
Commerce, Currency & Document Standards
- Official Currency: Legal tender is the Brazilian Real (BRL, R$).
- Document & Paper Standards: Standard office printing, official government gazettes, and legal filings strictly utilize ISO 216 A4 (210 × 297 mm). Standard business correspondence pairs with standard business envelopes.
- National Time Zone: Regulated under Standard time.
Postal Addressing & Administrative Divisions
- Postal Architecture: Postal delivery utilizes 8 Digits (CEP: NNNNN-NNN, e.g. 01310-100 SP).
- Standard Address Format: Structured in standardized hierarchy: Recipient Name → Street Address / Building Unit → Postal Code + City/Town → Province/State → Federative Republic of Brazil.