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Ascension Island Country Code +247
+247 is the international calling code for Ascension Island. Most phone numbers there have 5 digits, written 40123 inside Ascension Island and +247 40123 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its area codes, networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in Ascension Island at a glance
- Country calling code
- +247
- International dialing prefix
- 00 (or +)
- Trunk prefix (calls inside the country)
- None
- Number length
- 5 digits (most numbers)
- Example mobile, from abroad
- +247 40123
- Same number, inside the country
- 40123
- Time zone
- Greenwich Mean Time (Atlantic/St_Helena)
- Capital
- Georgetown
- Languages
- English
- Currency
- SHP
- ISO country code
- AC
How to call Ascension Island
From another country
- Dial your country's exit code, or press + on a mobile.
- Dial the country code 247.
- Dial the number.
+247 40123
From inside Ascension Island
Dial the number as it is written. The country code is not needed.
40123
To call out of Ascension Island, start with 00 (or +).
Types of phone number in Ascension Island
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline, mobile and universal access number numbers. Mobile numbers have 5 digits. What each line type means.
Area codes in Ascension Island
All 5 area codes of Ascension Island, with where each is and how to dial it.
| Dial inside | From abroad | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 62 | +247 62 | US Base |
| 63 | +247 63 | Travellers Hill & Airhead |
| 64 | +247 64 | Two Boats |
| 66 | +247 66 | Georgetown |
| 67 | +247 67 | Georgetown |
Networks with number ranges in Ascension Island
These networks were first allocated number ranges in Ascension Island, the ones with the most ranges first. Numbers can be moved between networks, so a number may no longer be with the network it started on.
- Sure South Atlantic
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Phone numbers in Ascension Island: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Ascension Island?
The country calling code for Ascension Island is +247. Put it in front of the number when you call Ascension Island from another country.
How do I call Ascension Island from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 247, then the number. For example, 40123 inside Ascension Island is dialled as +247 40123 from abroad.
How many digits does a phone number in Ascension Island have?
Most phone numbers in Ascension Island have 5 digits after the country code. Some special-service numbers (toll-free, premium-rate) are shorter or longer.
What is the international dialing prefix in Ascension Island?
To call another country from Ascension Island, dial 00, then the country code you are calling, then the number. On a mobile phone you can press + instead of 00.
What are the area codes in Ascension Island?
Ascension Island has 5 area codes, each pointing at a city or region. Examples: 62 for US Base, 63 for Travellers Hill & Airhead, 64 for Two Boats and 66 for Georgetown.
Which mobile networks have phone numbers in Ascension Island?
Number ranges in Ascension Island were first allocated to networks including Sure South Atlantic. People can move their number to another network, so the one a number started on may not be the one it uses today.
What time zone is Ascension Island in?
Ascension Island is on Greenwich Mean Time. A phone number carries no time information, so check the time there before you call.
Can I look up a phone number from Ascension Island?
Yes. Enter any number with +247, or choose Ascension Island as the country, in the free phone number lookup. It shows the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP, toll-free), the place and network it was issued to, its time zone and every format of the number.