How to call the Faroe Islands
- From mobile
- +298 xx xx xx
- From landline
- exit code + 298 xx xx xx
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How to call the Faroe Islands from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial the Faroe Islands from abroad
How to make a call to the Faroe Islands from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number
- 00Exit code
- 298Country code of the Faroe Islands
- xx xx xxLocal 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 Faroe Islands
Do not add a 0 after 298
This is how to call the Faroe Islands number: dial the 6 digits straight after the code, with no trunk 0.
- Fails
- +298 0 xx xx xx
- Works
- +298 xx xx xx
Landline or mobile by first digits
Here is how to call to the Faroe Islands by type: the first digits after the code show a landline or a mobile.
- Landline+298 20 xx xx
- Mobile+298 21 xx xx
How the Faroe Islands phone numbers work
- Length
- Every the Faroe Islands number has 6 digits after +298
- Landlines
- Starts with 20, 3, or 81 to 89
- Mobiles
- Starts with 21 to 29, 5, 71 to 79, or 91 to 99
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 80. Numbers from 81 to 89 are fixed-line, not toll-free
Want to call the Faroe Islands?
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When to call the Faroe Islands
The time now in the Faroe Islands, and the best hours to call. The time difference to the Faroe Islands can change with daylight saving time, so check the clock before you call.
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Holidays in the Faroe Islands
Offices close on these days by law
- Dec24Christmas EveThursday
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Dec26Second Day of ChristmasSaturday
- Dec31New Year's EveThursday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Mar25Maundy ThursdayThursday
Why a call to the Faroe Islands fails
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from the Faroe Islands, Europe, and most of the world. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.
The number does not take calls from abroad
Freephone numbers that start with 80, and premium-rate numbers that start with 90, often cannot be reached from outside the Faroe Islands.
Questions
How do I call the Faroe Islands from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 298 and the 6-digit number
How do you call the Faroe Islands with an international call?
Dial your exit code, then 298 and the 6-digit number
Which exit code do I dial before 298?
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 Faroe Islands mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +298, then the 6-digit number
Why does my call to the Faroe Islands not go through?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in the Faroe Islands now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the Faroe Islands. Most of the Faroe Islands keeps the time of Faroe
How much does it cost to call the Faroe Islands?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include the Faroe Islands. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Can I make a free call to the Faroe 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 +298 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 298 and the 6-digit number. It works the same in every country
Can I make a WhatsApp call to the Faroe Islands?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in the Faroe Islands needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
What's the best way to make an online internet call to the Faroe Islands number?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in the Faroe Islands needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser