Country calling code
+298 Faroe Islands country code
Faroe Islands’s international calling code is +298. To call a Faroe Islands number from another country, dial your exit code, then 298, then the local number.
- Calling code
- +298
- ISO 3166 code
- FO · 234
- Exit code (calling out)
- 00
- Trunk prefix (domestic)
- None
- Number length
- 6 digits
- Time zones
- Faeroe
- Local time
- —
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How to call Faroe Islands
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| A mobile phone, anywhere | +298 21 12 34 |
| United States & Canada | 011 298 21 12 34 |
| UK, Europe & most countries | 00 298 21 12 34 |
| Australia | 0011 298 21 12 34 |
| Inside Faroe Islands | 21 12 34 |
Faroe Islands does not use a trunk prefix, so the number you dial at home is the same one you dial after +298.
Faroe Islands phone number format
A sample mobile number in Faroe Islands is written +298 21 12 34 internationally, 21 12 34 locally, and +298211234 in the E.164 format that apps and websites store. Numbers are 6 digits long after the country code.
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Calling abroad from Faroe Islands
To call another country from a Faroe Islands landline, start with the exit code 00, then the destination country code. On a mobile phone, holding 0 to type + works everywhere and replaces the exit code.
Missed call from +298?
If you don’t know anyone in Faroe Islands, be careful with short missed calls from international numbers. “One-ring” scams hope you call back a premium-rate line. Don’t return the call, don’t share codes sent by SMS, and block the number if it keeps calling. A genuine contact will usually leave a message or text.
Frequently asked questions
Which country uses the +298 code?
+298 is the international calling code of Faroe Islands (FO). No other country uses it.
How do I call Faroe Islands from the United States?
Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 298, then the local number without any prefix. From a mobile phone you can simply type +298 21 12 34.
How many digits are in a Faroe Islands phone number?
National numbers in Faroe Islands are 6 digits long after the +298 country code. A typical mobile number looks like +298 21 12 34.
Can I find the location of a +298 number?
Not from the number alone. Enter the number in AI Family Locator and send a location request. Live GPS location appears only after the owner installs the app and approves sharing. A number lookup shows only numbering details, not a current location.