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Tuvalu Country Code +688

Complete guide to calling Tuvalu from the US and abroad

ISO-2: TV ISO-3: TUV Oceania Capital: Funafuti

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+688
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 688 + area + number
Country TLD
.tv

Geography

Capital
Funafuti
Continent
Oceania
Area
26 km²
Population
12,373
Currency
Australian dollar
Languages
Tuvaluan (official language), English (official language), Samoan, Kiribati (on the island of Nui)

Time & Communication

Current Time
7:42 PM
Time Zone
UTC+12
Mobile Penetration
68.5%
Internet Penetration
46.0%
Fixed-line Penetration
18.0%

How to Call Tuvalu from the United States

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

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
688
Tuvalu
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 688 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

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

+688 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Tuvalu

Direct dial

Tuvalu does not use city-specific area codes. Dial the country code +688 followed directly by the local number.

Neighboring Countries

Telecommunications in Tuvalu

Metric Value (2016)
Mobile Subscriptions (per 100 people) 68.5%
Mobile Subscriptions (total) 7,600
Fixed-line Subscriptions (per 100 people) 18.0%
Fixed-line Subscriptions (total) 2
Internet Users (per 100 people) 46.0%

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 68.5%
Fixed-line 18.0%
Internet 46.0%

Tuvalu on the Map

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tuvalu

What is the country code for Tuvalu?
The country code for Tuvalu is +688.
How do I call Tuvalu from the US?
To call Tuvalu from the US, dial 011 + 688 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +688 instead of 011.
What time is it in Tuvalu?
The current time in Tuvalu is 7:42 PM (UTC+12).
What is the capital of Tuvalu?
The capital of Tuvalu is Funafuti.