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How to Call Falkland Islands from the United States
Country code +500 — Dial 011 500 5XXXX from a US landline or +500 5XXXX from a mobile phone.
What to Dial
- 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
- 2Dial 500, the country code of the Falkland Islands.
- 3Dial the number: 5 digits, exactly as written: Falkland Islands has no leading 0 to drop.
| Calling a… | Written in Falkland Islands | From a US landline | From a cell phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 5XXXX |
011 500 5XXXX |
+500 5XXXX |
| Landline | 3XXXX |
011 500 3XXXX |
+500 3XXXX |
X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 5 or 6. More number types: Falkland Islands phone number format.
Mobile or Landline?
The Falkland Islands had 161 mobile subscriptions and 77.5 landlines per 100 people in 2016. Landlines are still common, which matters because many US plans charge different rates for landlines and mobiles.
Source: ITU (2016).
Calling Tips for Falkland Islands
Best Time to Call
To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Stanley, call between 8:00 AM–7:00 PM EDT (5:00 AM–4:00 PM PDT). The Falkland Islands doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.
The Falkland Islands is on UTC−3, 1 hour ahead of US Eastern Time right now.
Cost Saving Tips
- VoIP services such as Google Voice or Vonage usually charge less per minute than a carrier's standard international rate.
- WiFi calling apps (WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime) are free when both parties have the app.
- Check your carrier's international plan — many offer add-on packages.