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Samoa Country Code +685
+685 is the international calling code for Samoa. Most phone numbers there have 5, 6, 7 or 10 digits, written 72 12345 inside Samoa and +685 72 12345 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its area codes, networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in Samoa at a glance
- Country calling code
- +685
- International dialing prefix
- 0 (or +)
- Trunk prefix (calls inside the country)
- None
- Number length
- 5, 6, 7 or 10 digits
- Example mobile, from abroad
- +685 72 12345
- Same number, inside the country
- 72 12345
- Time zone
- Samoa Standard Time (Pacific/Apia)
- Capital
- Apia
- Languages
- Samoan and English
- Currency
- WST
- ISO country code
- WS
How to call Samoa
From another country
- Dial your country's exit code, or press + on a mobile.
- Dial the country code 685.
- Dial the number.
+685 72 12345
From inside Samoa
Dial the number as it is written. The country code is not needed.
72 12345
To call out of Samoa, start with 0 (or +).
Types of phone number in Samoa
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline, mobile and toll-free numbers. Mobile numbers have 7 or 10 digits and landlines 5 or 6. What each line type means.
Area codes in Samoa
All 13 area codes of Samoa, with where each is and how to dial it.
| Dial inside | From abroad | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | +685 2 | Apia |
| 3 | +685 3 | Apia |
| 4 | +685 4 | Upolu Rural |
| 5 | +685 5 | Savaii |
| 61 | +685 61 | Apia |
| 62 | +685 62 | Apia |
| 63 | +685 63 | Apia |
| 64 | +685 64 | Apia |
| 65 | +685 65 | Apia |
| 66 | +685 66 | Apia |
| 67 | +685 67 | Apia |
| 68 | +685 68 | Apia |
| 69 | +685 69 | Apia |
Networks with number ranges in Samoa
These networks were first allocated number ranges in Samoa, 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.
- Digicel
- Vodafone
Look up a phone number from Samoa
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Phone numbers in Samoa: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Samoa?
The country calling code for Samoa is +685. Put it in front of the number when you call Samoa from another country.
How do I call Samoa from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 685, then the number. For example, 72 12345 inside Samoa is dialled as +685 72 12345 from abroad.
How many digits does a phone number in Samoa have?
Most phone numbers in Samoa have 5, 6, 7 or 10 digits after the country code: mobile numbers have 7 or 10 and landlines 5 or 6.
What is the international dialing prefix in Samoa?
To call another country from Samoa, dial 0, then the country code you are calling, then the number. On a mobile phone you can press + instead of 0.
What are the area codes in Samoa?
Samoa has 13 area codes, each pointing at a city or region. Examples: 2 for Apia, 3 for Apia, 4 for Upolu Rural and 5 for Savaii.
Which mobile networks have phone numbers in Samoa?
Number ranges in Samoa were first allocated to networks including Digicel 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 Samoa in?
Samoa is on Samoa Standard Time. A phone number carries no time information, so check the time there before you call.
Can I look up a phone number from Samoa?
Yes. Enter any number with +685, or choose Samoa 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.