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Norway Country Code +47

Complete guide to calling Norway from the US and abroad

ISO-2: NO ISO-3: NOR Europe Capital: Oslo

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+47
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 47 + area + number
Country TLD
.no

Geography

Capital
Oslo
Continent
Europe
Area
324,220 km²
Population
5,610,870
Currency
Norwegian krone
Languages
Bokmal Norwegian (official language), Nynorsk Norwegian (official language), small Sami- and Finnish-speaking minorities

Time & Communication

Current Time
12:51 PM
Time Zone
UTC+2
Mobile Penetration
109.3%
Internet Penetration
99.0%
Fixed-line Penetration
1.3%

How to Call Norway from the United States

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

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
47
Norway
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 47 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

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

+47 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Norway

Area codes

We don't have a verified list of city area codes for Norway yet. From the US, dial 011 + 47 + the full national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0) if Norway uses one.

Neighboring Countries

Denmark flag

Denmark

+45 Sweden flag

Sweden

+46 Netherlands flag

Netherlands

+31 Germany flag

Germany

+49 Czech Republic flag

Czech Republic

+420 Luxembourg flag

Luxembourg

+352 Belgium flag

Belgium

+32 Poland flag

Poland

+48

Telecommunications in Norway

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 109.3 2024
Mobile subscriptions (total) 6,098,000 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 1.3 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 73,208 2024
Internet users (% of population) 99.0 2024

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 109.3%
Fixed-line 1.3%
Internet 99.0%

Norway on the Map

Borders and capital: Natural Earth. The red dot marks the capital, Oslo.

Flag of Norway

Flag of Norway
Name
Flag of Norway
Adopted
1821
Proportions
8:11
Designer
Fredrik Meltzer
Red White Blue

The Scandinavian cross reflects Norway's ties to Denmark and Sweden. The colors represent liberty, inspired by the French and American flags.

Public Holidays in Norway

Norway has 13 holidays and observances (1 national, 12 public, 0 observances). The national day is Constitution Day (Syttende Mai), on May 17. Offices and many businesses close on public holidays, so plan calls around them.

DateHolidayType
January 1 New Year's Day Public
May 1 May Day Public
May 17 Constitution Day (Syttende Mai) National
December 25 Christmas Day Public
December 26 St. Stephen's Day Public
Varies Palm Sunday Public
Varies Maundy Thursday Public
Varies Good Friday Public
Varies Easter Sunday Public
Varies Easter Monday Public
Varies Ascension Day Public
Varies Whit Sunday Public
Varies Whit Monday Public

“Varies”: the date follows a lunar, religious or weekday rule and changes every year.

Geography of Norway

Area

624,500 km²

241,121 sq mi

Coastline

25,148 km

Highest point

Galdhopiggen 2,469 m

Lowest point

Norwegian Sea 0 m

Climate:
Temperate along coast, modified by North Atlantic Current; colder interior with increased precipitation and colder summers; rainy year-round on west coast
Terrain:
Glaciated; mostly high plateaus and rugged mountains broken by fertile valleys; small, scattered plains; coastline deeply indented by fjords; arctic tundra in north
Natural resources:
Petroleum, Natural gas, Iron ore, Copper, Lead, Zinc, Titanium, Pyrites, Nickel, Fish, Timber, Hydropower
Land borders:
Finland, Sweden, Russia
Land use:
agricultural 2.7% (arable 2.2%), forest 33.3% (2023)

Sources: CIA World Factbook (data as of September 2026); area: World Bank 2023.

Economy of Norway

GDP

$531 billion (2025)

GDP per person

$94,594 (2025)

Growth

1.1% (2025)

Inflation

3.1% (2025)

Unemployment

4.6% (2025)

Human Development Index

0.970 (#2 of 193, 2023)

Currency:
Norwegian Krone (NOK)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 2%, Industry 34%, Services 55% (2025)
Top exports:
Mineral fuels and oil (62%), Fish and seafood (10%), Electrical equipment and electronics (4%), Machinery and computers (4%), Other commodities (3%)
Top imports:
Machinery and computers (15%), Vehicles and parts (11%), Electrical equipment and electronics (10%), Mineral fuels and oil (5%), Iron and steel articles (5%)
Main export markets:
United Kingdom (18%), Germany (17%), Netherlands (10%), Sweden (7%), Poland (6%)
Main suppliers:
China (12%), Germany (12%), Sweden (10%), USA (7%), Denmark (4%)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, UN Comtrade (goods trade 2025, shares of the total by value), ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

Frequently Asked Questions about Norway

What is the country code for Norway?
The country code for Norway is +47.
How do I call Norway from the US?
To call Norway from the US, dial 011 + 47 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +47 instead of 011.
What time is it in Norway?
The current time in Norway is 12:51 PM (UTC+2).
What is the capital of Norway?
The capital of Norway is Oslo.
What is the national day of Norway?
The national day of Norway is Constitution Day (Syttende Mai), on May 17.
What does the flag of Norway look like?
The flag of Norway uses red, white, blue and was adopted in 1821. The Scandinavian cross reflects Norway's ties to Denmark and Sweden. The colors represent liberty, inspired by the French and American flags.