How to call the Falkland Islands
- From mobile
- +500 xxxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 500 xxxxx
From $3.92/min in your browser, from any country
How to call the Falkland Islands from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial the Falkland Islands from abroad
How to make a call to the Falkland Islands from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. Dial the 5 digits straight after 500: the territory has no area codes, so nothing is added.
- 00Exit code
- 500Country code of the Falkland Islands
- xxxxxLocal number
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call the Falkland Islands
Mobiles and landlines dial alike
One 5-digit plan covers the whole territory, so a mobile needs no extra prefix.
- Landline+500 xxxxx
- Mobile+500 xxxxx
Type the plus on your phone
The plus replaces the exit code, in every country.
- Hold the 0 key until + shows
- Type 500
- Type the 5 digits
How the Falkland Islands phone numbers work
- Length
- Every the Falkland Islands number has 5 digits after +500
- Landlines
- The whole territory shares one 5-digit numbering plan, with no area codes.
- Mobiles
- The whole territory shares one 5-digit numbering plan, with no area codes.
Want to call the Falkland Islands?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the Falkland Islands
The time now in the Falkland Islands, and the best hours to call. Stanley time stays the same all year, so the time difference changes only when your country changes its clocks.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in the Falkland Islands
Offices close on these days by law
- Oct5Peat Cutting DayMonday
- Nov14King's BirthdaySaturday
- Nov16King's Birthday (observed)Monday
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Dec26Boxing DaySaturday
- Dec27Christmas HolidaySunday
Why a call to the Falkland Islands fails
Dialing the wrong exit code
Most of the world dials 00 before +500. Callers in the US and Canada dial 011 instead.
Adding a 0 before the plus sign
Do not dial 0+500. Use +500 on its own, or replace the + with 00, or with 011 from the US and Canada.
Questions
How do I call the Falkland Islands from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 500 and the 5-digit number
Which exit code do I dial before 500?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call the Falkland Islands mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +500, then the 5-digit number
Why does my call to the Falkland Islands not go through?
The usual causes: dialing the wrong exit code and adding a 0 before the plus sign. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in the Falkland Islands now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the Falkland Islands. Most of the Falkland Islands keeps the time of Stanley. The Falkland Islands has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call the Falkland Islands?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include the Falkland Islands. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Is there a free call to the Falkland Islands mobile number?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How do I type +500 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 500 and the 5-digit number. It works the same in every country
Can I WhatsApp call the Falkland Islands?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in the Falkland Islands needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to call to the Falkland Islands as an international call?
Dial your exit code, then 500 and the 5-digit number
How to call the Falkland Islands number from a landline?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How do you call the Falkland Islands number online?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in the Falkland Islands needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How do I make an internet call to the Falkland Islands?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in the Falkland Islands needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
What's the best way to call the Falkland Islands?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include the Falkland Islands. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call