How to call the Faroe Islands: country code +298
The country code for the Faroe Islands is +298. From a mobile phone, press +, then 298 and the number. From a landline, start with your own country's exit code.
Local time in the Faroe Islands: --:--
Dial the Faroe Islands from
From the United States, dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 298 (the country code for the Faroe Islands), then the full number: numbers in the Faroe Islands have no trunk prefix to drop.
Calling the Faroe Islands from common countries
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| From United States | Dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 298 (the country code for the Faroe Islands), then the full number: numbers in the Faroe Islands have no trunk prefix to drop. |
| From United Kingdom | Dial 00 (the exit code from the United Kingdom), then 298 (the country code for the Faroe Islands), then the full number: numbers in the Faroe Islands have no trunk prefix to drop. |
| From Canada | Dial 011 (the exit code from Canada), then 298 (the country code for the Faroe Islands), then the full number: numbers in the Faroe Islands have no trunk prefix to drop. |
| From Australia | Dial 0011 (the exit code from Australia), then 298 (the country code for the Faroe Islands), then the full number: numbers in the Faroe Islands have no trunk prefix to drop. |
| From India | Dial 00 (the exit code from India), then 298 (the country code for the Faroe Islands), then the full number: numbers in the Faroe Islands have no trunk prefix to drop. |
| From any mobile | Press +, then 298, then the number. |
Codes for the Faroe Islands
| Country code | +298 |
|---|---|
| Exit code (to call abroad from the Faroe Islands) | 00 |
| Trunk prefix | none |
| Time zone | Atlantic/Faroe |
Numbers in the Faroe Islands have no trunk prefix: you dial every digit, from home or abroad.
Example number
| Type | Dialed inside the Faroe Islands | Written for the world |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | 20 12 34 | +298 20 12 34 |
| Mobile | 21 12 34 | +298 21 12 34 |
Example formats from the official numbering plans, not real numbers.
Questions people ask
What is the country code for the Faroe Islands?
The country code for the Faroe Islands is +298.
How do I call the Faroe Islands from the United States?
From the US, dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 298 (the country code for the Faroe Islands), then the full number: numbers in the Faroe Islands have no trunk prefix to drop.
What is the exit code for calling abroad from the Faroe Islands?
To call another country from the Faroe Islands, dial 00 first. From a mobile you can press + instead.
What time is it in the Faroe Islands now?
The clock on this page shows the current local time in the Faroe Islands and whether it is a good time to call.
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Last updated October 21, 2026. Numbering data: ITU-T E.164 country codes via Google's libphonenumber; local time from the IANA time zone database.