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How to Call St. Helena from the United States

Country code +290 — Dial 011 290 5XXXX from a US landline or +290 5XXXX from a mobile phone.

+290
St. Helena Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 290, the country code of St. Helena.
  3. 3Dial the number: 5 digits for mobiles and 4 or 5 for landlines, exactly as written: St. Helena has no leading 0 to drop.
Calling a… Written in St. Helena From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 5XXXX 011 290 5XXXX +290 5XXXX
Landline (Jamestown) 2XXXX 011 290 2XXXX +290 2XXXX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 5 or 6. More number types: St. Helena phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

St. Helena had 62 mobile subscriptions and 68.4 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 St. Helena

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). St. Helena doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.

St. Helena 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
St. Helena
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UTC+0

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call St. Helena from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 290, then the number: 011 290 5XXXX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +290 5XXXX.
Do I need to drop a 0 when calling St. Helena?
No. St. Helena has no trunk prefix: dial every digit after +290 exactly as written, for example +290 5XXXX.
How many digits is a phone number in St. Helena?
5 digits for mobiles and 4 or 5 for landlines after the country code +290. Mobile numbers start with 5 or 6.
What time should I call St. Helena from the US?
St. Helena 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. St. Helena 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 St. Helena 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 St. Helena?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to St. Helena mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
St. Helena Quick Info
Country Code +290
ISO Code SH
Capital Jamestown
Time Zone UTC+0
Exit Code (US) 011
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