Country calling code
+686 Kiribati country code
Kiribati’s international calling code is +686. To call a Kiribati number from another country, dial your exit code, then 686, then the local number without the leading 0.
- Calling code
- +686
- ISO 3166 code
- KI · 296
- Exit code (calling out)
- 00
- Trunk prefix (domestic)
- 0
- Number length
- 5–8 digits
- Time zones
- Enderbury, Kiritimati, Tarawa
- Local time (Tarawa)
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How to call Kiribati
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| A mobile phone, anywhere | +686 72001234 |
| United States & Canada | 011 686 72001234 |
| UK, Europe & most countries | 00 686 72001234 |
| Australia | 0011 686 72001234 |
| Inside Kiribati | 72001234 |
Inside Kiribati, numbers are written with the trunk prefix 0 (for example 72001234). Drop that 0 when you dial from abroad.
Kiribati phone number format
A sample mobile number in Kiribati is written +686 72001234 internationally, 72001234 locally, and +68672001234 in the E.164 format that apps and websites store. Numbers are 5–8 digits long after the country code.
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Calling abroad from Kiribati
To call another country from a Kiribati 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 +686?
If you don’t know anyone in Kiribati, 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 +686 code?
+686 is the international calling code of Kiribati (KI). No other country uses it.
How do I call Kiribati from the United States?
Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 686, then the local number without the leading 0. From a mobile phone you can simply type +686 72001234.
How many digits are in a Kiribati phone number?
National numbers in Kiribati are 5–8 digits long after the +686 country code. A typical mobile number looks like +686 72001234.
Can I find the location of a +686 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.