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How to Call Ascension Island from the United States

Country code +247 — Dial 011 247 4XXXX from a US landline or +247 4XXXX from a mobile phone.

+247
Ascension Island Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 247, the country code of Ascension Island.
  3. 3Dial the number: 5 digits, exactly as written: Ascension Island has no leading 0 to drop.
Calling a… Written in Ascension Island From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 4XXXX 011 247 4XXXX +247 4XXXX
Landline (US Base) 6XXXX 011 247 6XXXX +247 6XXXX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 2, 3, 4 or 7. More number types: Ascension Island phone number format.

Calling Tips for Ascension Island

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Jamestown, call between 4:00 AM–3:00 PM EST (1:00 AM–12:00 PM PST). Ascension Island doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.

Ascension Island is on UTC+0, 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 (EST)
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UTC-5
+5h
Ascension Island
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UTC+0

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call Ascension Island from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 247, then the number: 011 247 4XXXX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +247 4XXXX.
Do I need to drop a 0 when calling Ascension Island?
No. Ascension Island has no trunk prefix: dial every digit after +247 exactly as written, for example +247 4XXXX.
How many digits is a phone number in Ascension Island?
5 digits after the country code +247. Mobile numbers start with 2, 3, 4 or 7.
What time should I call Ascension Island from the US?
Ascension Island is 5 hours ahead of New York (UTC+0 in Jamestown). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 4:00 AM–3:00 PM EST, or 1:00 AM–12:00 PM PST on the West Coast. Ascension Island 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 Ascension Island 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 Ascension Island?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to Ascension Island mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Ascension Island Quick Info
Country Code +247
ISO Code SH
Capital Jamestown
Time Zone UTC+0
Exit Code (US) 011
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