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Greenland Country Code +299

Complete guide to calling Greenland from the US and abroad

ISO-2: GL ISO-3: GRL North America Capital: Nuuk

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+299
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 299 + area + number
Country TLD
.gl

Geography

Capital
Nuuk
Continent
North America
Area
2 km²
Population
576
Currency
Danish krone
Languages
Greenlandic (East Inuit) (official language), Danish (official language), English

Time & Communication

Current Time
3:44 AM
Time Zone
UTC-4
Mobile Penetration
0.0%
Internet Penetration
68.5%
Fixed-line Penetration
0.0%

How to Call Greenland from the United States

Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Greenland from a US landline or mobile phone:

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
299
Greenland
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 299 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):

+299 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Greenland

Direct dial

Greenland does not use city-specific area codes. Dial the country code +299 followed directly by the local number.

Neighboring Countries

Telecommunications in Greenland

Metric Value (2016)
Mobile Subscriptions (per 100 people) 0.0%
Fixed-line Subscriptions (per 100 people) 0.0%
Internet Users (per 100 people) 68.5%

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 0.0%
Fixed-line 0.0%
Internet 68.5%

Greenland on the Map

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Frequently Asked Questions about Greenland

What is the country code for Greenland?
The country code for Greenland is +299.
How do I call Greenland from the US?
To call Greenland from the US, dial 011 + 299 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +299 instead of 011.
What time is it in Greenland?
The current time in Greenland is 3:44 AM (UTC-4).
What is the capital of Greenland?
The capital of Greenland is Nuuk.