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How to Call Micronesia from the United States

Country code +691 — Dial 011 691 35X XXXX from a US landline or +691 35X XXXX from a mobile phone.

+691
Micronesia Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 691, the country code of Micronesia.
  3. 3Dial the number: 7 digits, exactly as written: Micronesia has no leading 0 to drop.
Calling a… Written in Micronesia From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 35X XXXX 011 691 35X XXXX +691 35X XXXX
Landline 320 XXXX 011 691 320 XXXX +691 320 XXXX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 31–33, 35–39, 82 or 92–97. More number types: Micronesia phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

Micronesia had 20 mobile subscriptions and 5.8 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 Micronesia

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Palikir, call between 6:00 PM–5:00 AM EDT (3:00 PM–2:00 AM PDT). Micronesia doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.

Micronesia is on UTC+11, 15 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
+15h
Micronesia
--:--
UTC+11

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call Micronesia from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 691, then the number: 011 691 35X XXXX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +691 35X XXXX.
Do I need to drop a 0 when calling Micronesia?
No. Micronesia has no trunk prefix: dial every digit after +691 exactly as written, for example +691 35X XXXX.
How many digits is a phone number in Micronesia?
7 digits after the country code +691. Mobile numbers start with 31–33, 35–39, 82 or 92–97.
What time should I call Micronesia from the US?
Micronesia is 15 hours ahead of New York (UTC+11 in Palikir). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 6:00 PM–5:00 AM EDT, or 3:00 PM–2:00 AM PDT on the West Coast. Micronesia 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 Micronesia 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 Micronesia?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to Micronesia mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Micronesia Quick Info
Country Code +691
ISO Code FM
Capital Palikir
Time Zone UTC+11
Exit Code (US) 011
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