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How to Call Faroe Islands from the United States

Country code +298 — Dial 011 298 21 XX XX from a US landline or +298 21 XX XX from a mobile phone.

+298
Faroe Islands Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 298, the country code of the Faroe Islands.
  3. 3Dial the number: 6 digits, exactly as written: Faroe Islands has no leading 0 to drop.
Calling a… Written in Faroe Islands From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 21 XX XX 011 298 21 XX XX +298 21 XX XX
Landline 20 XX XX 011 298 20 XX XX +298 20 XX XX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 21–29, 5, 71–79, 91 or 96. More number types: Faroe Islands phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

The Faroe Islands had 106 mobile subscriptions and 27.7 landlines per 100 people in 2022. Landlines are still common, which matters because many US plans charge different rates for landlines and mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for Faroe Islands

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Torshavn, call between 4:00 AM–3:00 PM EDT (1:00 AM–12:00 PM PDT). The Faroe Islands changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

The Faroe Islands is on UTC+1, 5 hours 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.

Time Difference

US Eastern (EDT)
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UTC-4
+5h
Faroe Islands
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UTC+1

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call the Faroe Islands from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 298, then the number: 011 298 21 XX XX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +298 21 XX XX.
Do I need to drop a 0 when calling the Faroe Islands?
No. Faroe Islands has no trunk prefix: dial every digit after +298 exactly as written, for example +298 21 XX XX.
How many digits is a phone number in the Faroe Islands?
6 digits after the country code +298. Mobile numbers start with 21–29, 5, 71–79, 91 or 96.
What time should I call the Faroe Islands from the US?
The Faroe Islands is 5 hours ahead of New York (UTC+1 in Torshavn). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 4:00 AM–3:00 PM EDT, or 1:00 AM–12:00 PM PDT on the West Coast. The Faroe Islands uses daylight saving time, so the difference changes during the year.
How do people in the Faroe Islands call the US?
They dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX, or +1 from a mobile.
How much does it cost to call the Faroe Islands?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to Faroe Islands mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Faroe Islands Quick Info
Country Code +298
ISO Code FO
Capital Torshavn
Time Zone UTC+1
Exit Code (US) 011
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