Faroe Islands Country Code +298
Complete guide to calling Faroe Islands from the US and abroad
Calling Information
- Dialing Code
- +298
- Exit Code (US)
- 011
- How to Call
- 011 + 298 + area + number
- Country TLD
- .fo
Geography
- Capital
- Torshavn
- Continent
- Europe
- Area
- 1 km²
- Population
- 48,856
- Currency
- Danish krone
- Languages
- Faroese (derived from Old Norse), Danish
Time & Communication
- Current Time
- 7:43 AM
- Time Zone
- UTC+0
- Mobile Penetration
- 110.9%
- Internet Penetration
- 95.1%
- Fixed-line Penetration
- 41.1%
How to Call Faroe Islands from the United States
Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Faroe Islands from a US landline or mobile phone:
Example dialing format:
011 - 298 - area code - local number
Calling from a Mobile Phone
Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):
+298 - area code - local number
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Japan Area Codes in Faroe Islands
Direct dial
Faroe Islands does not use city-specific area codes. Dial the country code +298 followed directly by the local number.
Neighboring Countries
Telecommunications in Faroe Islands
| Metric | Value (2016) |
|---|---|
| Mobile Subscriptions (per 100 people) | 110.9% |
| Mobile Subscriptions (total) | 54 |
| Fixed-line Subscriptions (per 100 people) | 41.1% |
| Fixed-line Subscriptions (total) | 20 |
| Internet Users (per 100 people) | 95.1% |
Penetration Rates (per 100 people)
Faroe Islands on the Map
Frequently Asked Questions about Faroe Islands
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