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Faroe Islands Country Code +298
+298 is the international calling code for the Faroe Islands. Most phone numbers there have 6 digits, written 21 12 34 inside the Faroe Islands and +298 21 12 34 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in the Faroe Islands at a glance
- Country calling code
- +298
- International dialing prefix
- 00 (or +)
- Trunk prefix (calls inside the country)
- None
- Number length
- 6 digits
- Example mobile, from abroad
- +298 21 12 34
- Same number, inside the country
- 21 12 34
- Time zone
- Western European Time (Atlantic/Faeroe)
- Capital
- Tórshavn
- Languages
- Faroese
- Currency
- DKK
- ISO country code
- FO
How to call the Faroe Islands
From another country
- Dial your country's exit code, or press + on a mobile.
- Dial the country code 298.
- Dial the number.
+298 21 12 34
From inside the Faroe Islands
Dial the number as it is written. The country code is not needed.
21 12 34
To call out of the Faroe Islands, start with 00 (or +).
Types of phone number in the Faroe Islands
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline, mobile, toll-free, premium rate and voip numbers. Mobile numbers have 6 digits. What each line type means.
Networks with number ranges in the Faroe Islands
These networks were first allocated number ranges in the Faroe Islands, 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.
- Faroese Telecom
- Vodafone
Look up a phone number from the Faroe Islands
Enter any number with +298, or just its digits: it shows the line type, place, network, time zone and every format. Free and private.
Phone numbers in the Faroe Islands: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for the Faroe Islands?
The country calling code for the Faroe Islands is +298. Put it in front of the number when you call the Faroe Islands from another country.
How do I call the Faroe Islands from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 298, then the number. For example, 21 12 34 inside the Faroe Islands is dialled as +298 21 12 34 from abroad.
How many digits does a phone number in the Faroe Islands have?
Most phone numbers in the Faroe Islands have 6 digits after the country code.
What is the international dialing prefix in the Faroe Islands?
To call another country from the Faroe Islands, dial 00, then the country code you are calling, then the number. On a mobile phone you can press + instead of 00.
Which mobile networks have phone numbers in the Faroe Islands?
Number ranges in the Faroe Islands were first allocated to networks including Faroese Telecom and Vodafone. 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 the Faroe Islands in?
The Faroe Islands is on Western European Time. A phone number carries no time information, so check the time there before you call.
Can I look up a phone number from the Faroe Islands?
Yes. Enter any number with +298, or choose Faroe Islands 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.