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How to Call Greenland from the United States

Country code +299 — Dial 011 299 22 XX XX from a US landline or +299 22 XX XX from a mobile phone.

+299
Greenland Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 299, the country code of Greenland.
  3. 3Dial the number: 6 digits, exactly as written: Greenland has no leading 0 to drop.
Calling a… Written in Greenland From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 22 XX XX 011 299 22 XX XX +299 22 XX XX
Landline (Nuuk) 32 XX XX 011 299 32 XX XX +299 32 XX XX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 2, 4 or 5. More number types: Greenland phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

Greenland had 119 mobile subscriptions and 8.9 landlines per 100 people in 2022. Most people you call will be on a mobile, so ask for their mobile number and check what your plan charges for calls to Greenland mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for Greenland

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Greenland, call between 5:00 AM–4:00 PM EDT (2:00 AM–1:00 PM PDT). Greenland doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.

Greenland is on UTC+0, 4 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)
--:--
UTC-4
+4h
Greenland
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UTC+0

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call Greenland from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 299, then the number: 011 299 22 XX XX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +299 22 XX XX.
Do I need to drop a 0 when calling Greenland?
No. Greenland has no trunk prefix: dial every digit after +299 exactly as written, for example +299 22 XX XX.
How many digits is a phone number in Greenland?
6 digits after the country code +299. Mobile numbers start with 2, 4 or 5.
What time should I call Greenland from the US?
Greenland is 4 hours ahead of New York (UTC+0 in Greenland). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 5:00 AM–4:00 PM EDT, or 2:00 AM–1:00 PM PDT on the West Coast. Greenland doesn't change its clocks, so the difference shifts by an hour when the US switches to or from daylight saving time.
How do people in Greenland 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 Greenland?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to Greenland mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Greenland Quick Info
Country Code +299
ISO Code GL
Capital Nuuk
Time Zone UTC+0
Exit Code (US) 011
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