Country calling code
+290 St. Helena country code
St. Helena’s international calling code is +290. To call a St. Helena number from another country, dial your exit code, then 290, then the local number.
- Calling code
- +290
- ISO 3166 code
- SH · 654
- Exit code (calling out)
- 00
- Trunk prefix (domestic)
- None
- Number length
- 4–5 digits
- Time zones
- St Helena
- Local time
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How to call St. Helena
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| A mobile phone, anywhere | +290 51234 |
| United States & Canada | 011 290 51234 |
| UK, Europe & most countries | 00 290 51234 |
| Australia | 0011 290 51234 |
| Inside St. Helena | 51234 |
St. Helena does not use a trunk prefix, so the number you dial at home is the same one you dial after +290.
St. Helena phone number format
A sample mobile number in St. Helena is written +290 51234 internationally, 51234 locally, and +29051234 in the E.164 format that apps and websites store. Numbers are 4–5 digits long after the country code.
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Calling abroad from St. Helena
To call another country from a St. Helena 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 +290
The +290 code is shared by 2 countries and territories. The first digits after the code identify each one: Tristan da Cunha.
Missed call from +290?
If you don’t know anyone in St. Helena, 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 +290 code?
+290 is the calling code of St. Helena. It is shared with Tristan da Cunha; the digits after +290 tell them apart.
How do I call St. Helena from the United States?
Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 290, then the local number without any prefix. From a mobile phone you can simply type +290 51234.
How many digits are in a St. Helena phone number?
National numbers in St. Helena are 4–5 digits long after the +290 country code. A typical mobile number looks like +290 51234.
Can I find the location of a +290 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.