Country calling code
+685 Samoa country code
Samoa’s international calling code is +685. To call a Samoa number from another country, dial your exit code, then 685, then the local number.
- Calling code
- +685
- ISO 3166 code
- WS · 882
- Exit code (calling out)
- 0
- Trunk prefix (domestic)
- None
- Number length
- 5–10 digits
- Time zones
- Apia
- Local time
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How to call Samoa
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| A mobile phone, anywhere | +685 72 12345 |
| United States & Canada | 011 685 72 12345 |
| UK, Europe & most countries | 00 685 72 12345 |
| Australia | 0011 685 72 12345 |
| Inside Samoa | 72 12345 |
Samoa does not use a trunk prefix, so the number you dial at home is the same one you dial after +685.
Samoa phone number format
A sample mobile number in Samoa is written +685 72 12345 internationally, 72 12345 locally, and +6857212345 in the E.164 format that apps and websites store. Numbers are 5–10 digits long after the country code.
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Calling abroad from Samoa
To call another country from a Samoa landline, start with the exit code 0, then the destination country code. On a mobile phone, holding 0 to type + works everywhere and replaces the exit code.
Missed call from +685?
If you don’t know anyone in Samoa, 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 +685 code?
+685 is the international calling code of Samoa (WS). No other country uses it.
How do I call Samoa from the United States?
Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 685, then the local number without any prefix. From a mobile phone you can simply type +685 72 12345.
How many digits are in a Samoa phone number?
National numbers in Samoa are 5–10 digits long after the +685 country code. A typical mobile number looks like +685 72 12345.
Can I find the location of a +685 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.