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Saint Helena Country Code +290
+290 is the international calling code for Saint Helena, which it shares with Tristan da Cunha. Most phone numbers there have 4 or 5 digits, written 51234 inside Saint Helena and +290 51234 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its area codes, networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in Saint Helena at a glance
- Country calling code
- +290
- International dialing prefix
- 00 (or +)
- Trunk prefix (calls inside the country)
- None
- Number length
- 4 or 5 digits
- Example mobile, from abroad
- +290 51234
- Same number, inside the country
- 51234
- Time zone
- Greenwich Mean Time (Atlantic/St_Helena)
- Capital
- Jamestown
- Languages
- English
- Currency
- SHP
- ISO country code
- SH
How to call Saint Helena
From another country
- Dial your country's exit code, or press + on a mobile.
- Dial the country code 290.
- Dial the number.
+290 51234
From inside Saint Helena
Dial the number as it is written. The country code is not needed.
51234
To call out of Saint Helena, start with 00 (or +).
Types of phone number in Saint Helena
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline, mobile and voip numbers. Mobile numbers have 5 digits and landlines 4 or 5. What each line type means.
Area codes in Saint Helena
All 10 area codes of Saint Helena, with where each is and how to dial it.
| Dial inside | From abroad | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | +290 22 | Jamestown |
| 23 | +290 23 | St. Helena |
| 24 | +290 24 | St. Helena |
| 27 | +290 27 | St. Helena |
| 264 | +290 264 | St. Helena |
| 265 | +290 265 | St. Helena |
| 266 | +290 266 | St. Helena |
| 267 | +290 267 | St. Helena |
| 268 | +290 268 | St. Helena |
| 269 | +290 269 | St. Helena |
Networks with number ranges in Saint Helena
These networks were first allocated number ranges in Saint Helena, 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 Ltd
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Phone numbers in Saint Helena: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Saint Helena?
The country calling code for Saint Helena is +290. Put it in front of the number when you call Saint Helena from another country. +290 is shared with Tristan da Cunha, so the digits after it tell them apart.
How do I call Saint Helena from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 290, then the number. For example, 51234 inside Saint Helena is dialled as +290 51234 from abroad.
How many digits does a phone number in Saint Helena have?
Most phone numbers in Saint Helena have 4 or 5 digits after the country code: mobile numbers have 5 and landlines 4 or 5.
What is the international dialing prefix in Saint Helena?
To call another country from Saint Helena, 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 Saint Helena?
Saint Helena has 10 area codes, each pointing at a city or region. Examples: 22 for Jamestown, 23 for St. Helena, 24 for St. Helena and 27 for St. Helena.
Which mobile networks have phone numbers in Saint Helena?
Number ranges in Saint Helena were first allocated to networks including Sure South Atlantic Ltd. 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 Saint Helena in?
Saint Helena 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 Saint Helena?
Yes. Enter any number with +290, or choose Saint Helena 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.