Country Code +500

Falkland Islands uses the international dialing code +500

+500

Which Country Has Code +500?

Falkland Islands flag Falkland Islands uses the international dialing code +500.

How to Call a +500 Number from the US

Numbers in the Falkland Islands have 5 digits after +500. There is no leading 0 to drop: dial every digit as written.

Number From a US landline From a mobile
Mobile
starts with 5 or 6
011 500 5XXXX +500 5XXXX
Landline
starts with 2, 3, 4 or 7
011 500 3XXXX +500 3XXXX

X stands for any digit. Full list of number types: Falkland Islands phone number format.

Got a Call From +500?

A number starting with +500 is registered in Falkland Islands. If you know someone there, it may be them. If you don't, be careful before you call back.

Reading a +500 number

  • •Mobile if the digits after +500 start with 5 or 6 (+500 5XXXX).
  • •Local time: 8:38 PM in Stanley 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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Country Code +500 FAQ

Which country has country code 500?
+500 is the country code of the Falkland Islands. Numbers have 5 digits after +500.
Is a +500 number a mobile or a landline?
In the Falkland Islands, mobile numbers start with 5 or 6 after +500, for example +500 5XXXX. Other numbers are landlines or special services.
What time is it in the Falkland Islands right now?
It is 8:38 PM on Thursday in Stanley (UTC−3), 1 hour ahead of New York. To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 8:00 AM–7:00 PM EDT.
How do I call a +500 number from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011 500 5XXXX. From a mobile, dial +500 5XXXX.
I got a call from +500. Should I call back?
Not if you don't recognize the number. Calling back +500 is an international call. Caller ID can be faked, and a real caller will leave a message.

Falkland Islands Quick Info

Country Falkland Islands
Dialing Code +500
ISO-2 Code fk
ISO-3 Code FLK
Capital Stanley
Continent South America
Population 314
Currency Livre des Îles Malouines
Domain fk

Time in Stanley

8:38 PM

Thursday · UTC−3 · 1 hour ahead of New York

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 8:00 AM–7:00 PM EDT (5:00 AM–4:00 PM PDT).