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Kiribati Country Code +686
+686 is the international calling code for Kiribati. Most phone numbers there have 5 or 8 digits, written 72001234 inside Kiribati and +686 72001234 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its area codes, networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in Kiribati at a glance
- Country calling code
- +686
- International dialing prefix
- 00 (or +)
- Trunk prefix (calls inside the country)
- 0
- Number length
- 5 or 8 digits
- Example mobile, from abroad
- +686 72001234
- Same number, inside the country
- 72001234
- Time zones
- Phoenix Islands Time (Pacific/Enderbury)
- Line Islands Time (Pacific/Kiritimati)
- Gilbert Islands Time (Pacific/Tarawa)
- Capital
- South Tarawa
- Languages
- English
- Currency
- AUD
- ISO country code
- KI
How to call Kiribati
From another country
- Dial your country's exit code, or press + on a mobile.
- Dial the country code 686.
- Dial the number, leaving out its first 0.
+686 72001234
From inside Kiribati
Dial the number as it is written, starting with the trunk prefix 0. The country code is not needed.
72001234
To call out of Kiribati, start with 00 (or +).
Types of phone number in Kiribati
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline, mobile and voip numbers. Mobile numbers have 8 digits and landlines 5 or 8. What each line type means.
Area codes in Kiribati
All 49 area codes of Kiribati, with where each is and how to dial it. Inside Kiribati the area code is dialled with the 0 in front; from abroad, leave it out.
| Dial inside | From abroad | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 021 | +686 21 | Bairiki |
| 022 | +686 22 | Bairiki |
| 023 | +686 23 | Bairiki |
| 024 | +686 24 | Bairiki |
| 025 | +686 25 | Betio |
| 026 | +686 26 | Betio |
| 027 | +686 27 | Tarawa |
| 028 | +686 28 | Bikenibeu |
| 029 | +686 29 | Bikenibeu |
| 031 | +686 31 | North Tarawa |
| 032 | +686 32 | North Tarawa |
| 033 | +686 33 | Abaiang |
| 034 | +686 34 | Marakei |
| 035 | +686 35 | Butaritari |
| 036 | +686 36 | Makin |
| 037 | +686 37 | Banaba |
| 038 | +686 38 | Maiana |
| 039 | +686 39 | Kuria |
| 040 | +686 40 | Aranuka |
| 041 | +686 41 | Abemama |
| 042 | +686 42 | Nonouti |
| 043 | +686 43 | Tabiteuea North |
| 044 | +686 44 | Tabiteuea South |
| 045 | +686 45 | Onotoa |
| 046 | +686 46 | Beru |
| 047 | +686 47 | Nikunau |
| 048 | +686 48 | Tamana |
| 049 | +686 49 | Arorae |
| 081 | +686 81 | Kiritimati |
| 082 | +686 82 | Kiritimati |
Show the other 19 area codesHide the other 19 area codes
| Dial inside | From abroad | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 083 | +686 83 | Fanning |
| 084 | +686 84 | Washington |
| 085 | +686 85 | Kanton |
| 0650 | +686 650 | Bairiki |
| 0653 | +686 653 | Gilbert Islands |
| 0654 | +686 654 | Gilbert Islands |
| 0655 | +686 655 | Phoenix Islands |
| 072700 | +686 72700 | Gilbert Islands |
| 075021 | +686 75021 | Bairiki |
| 075022 | +686 75022 | Bairiki |
| 075125 | +686 75125 | Betio |
| 075126 | +686 75126 | Betio |
| 075228 | +686 75228 | Bikenibeu |
| 075229 | +686 75229 | Bikenibeu |
| 075300 | +686 75300 | Gilbert Islands |
| 075381 | +686 75381 | Line Islands |
| 075400 | +686 75400 | Phoenix Islands |
| 075481 | +686 75481 | Line Islands |
| 075500 | +686 75500 | Phoenix Islands |
Networks with number ranges in Kiribati
These networks were first allocated number ranges in Kiribati, 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.
- ATHKL
- Ocean Link
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Phone numbers in Kiribati: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Kiribati?
The country calling code for Kiribati is +686. Put it in front of the number when you call Kiribati from another country, and leave out the 0 that starts numbers inside Kiribati.
How do I call Kiribati from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 686, then the number without its leading 0. For example, 72001234 inside Kiribati is dialled as +686 72001234 from abroad.
Do I dial the 0 at the start of a phone number in Kiribati?
Only when you call from inside Kiribati. The 0 is the trunk prefix, used for calls within the country. From abroad you leave it out: 72001234 becomes +686 72001234.
How many digits does a phone number in Kiribati have?
Most phone numbers in Kiribati have 5 or 8 digits after the country code: mobile numbers have 8 and landlines 5 or 8.
What is the international dialing prefix in Kiribati?
To call another country from Kiribati, 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 Kiribati?
Kiribati has 49 area codes, each pointing at a city or region. Examples: 021 for Bairiki, 022 for Bairiki, 023 for Bairiki and 024 for Bairiki.
Which mobile networks have phone numbers in Kiribati?
Number ranges in Kiribati were first allocated to networks including ATHKL and Ocean Link. 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 Kiribati in?
Kiribati spans Phoenix Islands Time, Line Islands Time and Gilbert Islands Time. A phone number carries no time information, so check the time there before you call.
Can I look up a phone number from Kiribati?
Yes. Enter any number with +686, or choose Kiribati 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.