Country calling code
+290 Tristan da Cunha country code
Tristan da Cunha’s international calling code is +290. To call a Tristan da Cunha number from another country, dial your exit code, then 290, then the local number.
- Calling code
- +290
- ISO 3166 code
- TA
- Exit code (calling out)
- 00
- Trunk prefix (domestic)
- None
- Number length
- 4 digits
- Time zones
- Not listed
Number formats and examples are generated from libphonenumber-js numbering-plan metadata. They describe numbering rules, not a verified active subscriber or a phone’s current location. For an individual number, try the free format lookup.
How to call Tristan da Cunha
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| A mobile phone, anywhere | +290 8999 |
| United States & Canada | 011 290 8999 |
| UK, Europe & most countries | 00 290 8999 |
| Australia | 0011 290 8999 |
| Inside Tristan da Cunha | 8999 |
Tristan da Cunha does not use a trunk prefix, so the number you dial at home is the same one you dial after +290.
Tristan da Cunha phone number format
A sample mobile number in Tristan da Cunha is written +290 8999 internationally, 8999 locally, and +2908999 in the E.164 format that apps and websites store. Numbers are 4 digits long after the country code.
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Calling abroad from Tristan da Cunha
To call another country from a Tristan da Cunha 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: St. Helena.
Missed call from +290?
If you don’t know anyone in Tristan da Cunha, 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 Tristan da Cunha. It is shared with St. Helena; the digits after +290 tell them apart.
How do I call Tristan da Cunha 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 8999.
How many digits are in a Tristan da Cunha phone number?
National numbers in Tristan da Cunha are 4 digits long after the +290 country code. A typical mobile number looks like +290 8999.
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.