Power & Connectivity
Brazilian plugs, voltage, mobile data, eSIMs and the small connectivity details that keep maps, translation and transport working.
By Salvador Insider Editorial Team
Research, verification and editorial maintenance by Salvador Insider.
Plugs and voltage
Brazil uses the NBR 14136 plug-and-socket standard, commonly called Type N, with two or three round pins. Travellers from many countries will need an adapter.
Brazil does not use one voltage everywhere. Neoenergia Bahia provides a municipality-level voltage check, and individual accommodation installations can differ. Confirm the socket voltage with your hotel or host before using voltage-sensitive appliances such as hair dryers.
Mobile data
Reliable mobile data is unusually useful in Salvador because it powers ride-hailing, route planning, translation, opening-hour checks and payments. An international roaming plan or eSIM arranged before arrival is often simpler than solving connectivity after you land.
- Brazil country calling code: +55.
- Salvador and its local area use area code 71.
- Download offline maps and your accommodation details before travelling.
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Getting Around
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Language & Communication
Portuguese is the language. A small phrasebook and offline translation go a surprisingly long way.