Country Code +247

Which Country Has Code +247?

Ascension Island uses the international dialing code +247.

How to Call a +247 Number from the US

Numbers in Ascension Island have 5 digits after +247. There is no leading 0 to drop: dial every digit as written.

X stands for any digit. Full list of number types: Ascension Island phone number format.

Got a Call From +247?

A number starting with +247 is registered in Ascension Island. If you know someone there, it may be them. If you don't, be careful before you call back.

Reading a +247 number

• •Mobile if the digits after +247 start with 2, 3, 4 or 7 (+247 4XXXX).
• •Landlines start with an area code, for example +247 6XXXX for US Base.
• •Local time: 11:23 AM in Jamestown right now.

• •Don't call back a number you don't recognize. One-ring scams hang up after a ring or two so you return the call, which can add a per-minute charge on top of an international rate.
• •Caller ID can be faked. The code shown is not proof of where the caller really is.
• •Real callers leave a message. If it matters, they'll text, email or leave a voicemail. Otherwise, block the number.

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