Country calling code
+47 Norway country code
Norway’s international calling code is +47. To call a Norway number from another country, dial your exit code, then 47, then the local number.
- Calling code
- +47
- ISO 3166 code
- NO · 578
- Exit code (calling out)
- 00
- Trunk prefix (domestic)
- None
- Number length
- 5–8 digits
- Time zones
- Oslo
- Local time
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How to call Norway
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| A mobile phone, anywhere | +47 40 61 23 45 |
| United States & Canada | 011 47 40 61 23 45 |
| UK, Europe & most countries | 00 47 40 61 23 45 |
| Australia | 0011 47 40 61 23 45 |
| Inside Norway | 40 61 23 45 |
Norway does not use a trunk prefix, so the number you dial at home is the same one you dial after +47.
Norway phone number format
A sample mobile number in Norway is written +47 40 61 23 45 internationally, 40 61 23 45 locally, and +4740612345 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 Norway
To call another country from a Norway 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.
Other places that use +47
The +47 code is shared by 2 countries and territories. The first digits after the code identify each one: Svalbard & Jan Mayen.
Missed call from +47?
If you don’t know anyone in Norway, 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 +47 code?
+47 is the calling code of Norway. It is shared with Svalbard & Jan Mayen; the digits after +47 tell them apart.
How do I call Norway from the United States?
Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 47, then the local number without any prefix. From a mobile phone you can simply type +47 40 61 23 45.
How many digits are in a Norway phone number?
National numbers in Norway are 5–8 digits long after the +47 country code. A typical mobile number looks like +47 40 61 23 45.
Can I find the location of a +47 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.