Country Code +298

Faroe Islands uses the international dialing code +298

+298

Which Country Has Code +298?

Faroe Islands uses the international dialing code +298.

How to Call a +298 Number from the US

Numbers in the Faroe Islands have 6 digits after +298. There is no leading 0 to drop: dial every digit as written.

Number	From a US landline	From a mobile
Mobile starts with 21–29, 5, 71–79, 91 or 96	`011 298 21 XX XX`	`+298 21 XX XX`
Landline starts with 20, 3, 4, 81 or 89	`011 298 20 XX XX`	`+298 20 XX XX`
Toll-free starts with 80	`011 298 80 XX XX`	`+298 80 XX XX`

X stands for any digit. Toll-free numbers often can't be reached from abroad. Full list of number types: Faroe Islands phone number format.

Got a Call From +298?

A number starting with +298 is registered in Faroe Islands. If you know someone there, it may be them. If you don't, be careful before you call back.

Reading a +298 number

•Mobile if the digits after +298 start with 21–29, 5, 71–79, 91 or 96 (+298 21 XX XX).
•Premium rate if it starts with 90 after +298: never call these back.
•Local time: 10:54 AM in Torshavn 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.

Country Code +298 FAQ

Which country has country code 298?

+298 is the country code of the Faroe Islands. Numbers have 6 digits after +298.

Is a +298 number a mobile or a landline?

In the Faroe Islands, mobile numbers start with 21–29, 5, 71–79, 91 or 96 after +298, for example +298 21 XX XX. Other numbers are landlines or special services.

What time is it in the Faroe Islands right now?

It is 10:54 AM on Tuesday in Torshavn (UTC+1), 5 hours ahead of New York. To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 4:00 AM–3:00 PM EDT.

Are some +298 numbers premium rate?

Yes. In the Faroe Islands, premium-rate numbers start with 90 after +298. Calling one back can cost far more than an ordinary international call, which is what one-ring scams rely on.

How do I call a +298 number from the US?

From a US landline, dial 011 298 21 XX XX. From a mobile, dial +298 21 XX XX.

I got a call from +298. Should I call back?

Not if you don't recognize the number. Calling back +298 is an international call. Caller ID can be faked, and a real caller will leave a message.

Faroe Islands Quick Info

Country	Faroe Islands
Dialing Code	+298
ISO-2 Code	`fo`
ISO-3 Code	`FRO`
Capital	Torshavn
Continent	Europe
Population	54,900
Currency	Danish krone
Domain	`fo`

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Time in Torshavn

10:54 AM

Tuesday · UTC+1 · 5 hours ahead of New York

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 4:00 AM–3:00 PM EDT (1:00 AM–12:00 PM PDT). Clocks change for daylight saving time there, so the gap with the US shifts during the year.