How to call Greenland from the UK
- From mobile
- +299 xx xx xx
- From landline
- 00 299 xx xx xx
From $0.23/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Greenland from the UK
How to make a call to Greenland from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Every Greenland number has 6 digits, so there is no 0 to drop after 299.
- 00The UK exit code
- 299Country code of Greenland
- 31Nuuk
- xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +299 xx xx xx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +299 32 10 00
- Mobile
- +299 32 10 00
- Landline
- 00 299 32 10 00
Main area codes in Greenland
The area code comes right after 299, then the local number
- Nuuk00 2993100 2993200 2993300 2993400 2993500 2993600 29937then 4 digits
- Nanortalik00 29961then 4 digits
- Qaqortoq00 29964then 4 digits
- Narsaq00 29966then 4 digits
- Paamiut00 29968then 4 digits
- Ivittuut00 29969then 4 digits
- Maniitsoq00 29981then 4 digits
- Kangerlussuaq00 29984then 4 digits
Before you call Greenland
Area codes for the main towns
Each code comes right after 299 and takes 4 more digits.
- Nuuk00 299 31
- Qaqortoq00 299 64
- Narsaq00 299 66
- Maniitsoq00 299 81
Nuuk has 7 area codes
Nuuk numbers start with any of 31 to 37, so keep the code you were given. Type it in the dialer above.
Calling Greenland from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Greenland for $0.23/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13/min. O2 and Vodafone need a plan or add-on for Greenland, and EE has none, so a browser call skips all three.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 26× cheaper | |
 | $6.13 |
 | $5.42$0.62 landline · $0.65 mobile with plan |
 | $3.96 |
Want to call Greenland?
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When to call Greenland
The time now in Greenland, and the best hours to call. The time difference holds at 2 hours through daylight saving time, so your call hours never shift.
- Time difference
- All year: 2 hours behind London
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 3
Why a call to Greenland fails
O2 blocks international calls on a £0 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 bars chargeable use outside the monthly and Bolt On allowances. International calls are in that group, so the call fails.
O2, What are spend caps?From any country, a call to Greenland also fails when
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
Calling Greenland cell phones: how to call Greenland from the UK cell phone or mobile?
Dial +299, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Greenland included in the UK phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UK that we checked includes Greenland in a plan
How much does it cost to call Greenland from the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Nuuk from the UK?
For Nuuk, dial 00 299 31, then the 4-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Greenland?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 299. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +299 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 299 and the 6-digit number
Can I call Greenland on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 299 and the 6-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to Greenland
Why isn't my call going through to Greenland?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
Free call to Greenland: how to call Greenland from the UK for free?
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 to call Greenland from the UK on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Greenland without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Greenland landline from the UK?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 299, then the 6-digit number
When is the best time to call Greenland?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Greenland. All year: 2 hours behind London
International call to Greenland: how do I call Greenland from the UK?
Dial 00 299, then the 6-digit number. From a mobile, +299 works too