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How to Call Tuvalu from the United States
Country code +688 — Dial 011 688 90 XXXX from a US landline or +688 90 XXXX from a mobile phone.
What to Dial
- 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
- 2Dial 688, the country code of Tuvalu.
- 3Dial the number: 6 or 7 digits for mobiles and 5 for landlines, exactly as written: Tuvalu has no leading 0 to drop.
| Calling a… | Written in Tuvalu | From a US landline | From a cell phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 90 XXXX |
011 688 90 XXXX |
+688 90 XXXX |
| Landline (Funafuti) | 20 XXX |
011 688 20 XXX |
+688 20 XXX |
X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 70–71 or 90. More number types: Tuvalu phone number format.
Mobile or Landline?
Tuvalu had 99 mobile subscriptions and 21.1 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 Tuvalu mobiles.
Source: World Bank (ITU).
Calling Tips for Tuvalu
Best Time to Call
To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Funafuti, call between 4:00 PM–3:00 AM EST (1:00 PM–12:00 AM PST). Tuvalu doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.
Tuvalu is on UTC+12, 17 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.