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Falkland Islands Phone Number Format
Country code +500 — Complete guide to Falkland Islands phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.
How Falkland Islands Phone Numbers Are Written
Phone numbers in the Falkland Islands have 5 digits after the country code +500.
There is no trunk prefix to remove: the number is written the same way at home
(5XXXX)
and after the country code (+500 5XXXX).
| Country code | +500 |
|---|---|
| Digits after +500 | 5 digits |
| Trunk prefix (domestic calls) | None |
| Mobile numbers start with | 5 or 6 |
| Exit code (to call abroad from the Falkland Islands) | 00 |
| Dial from the US | 011 500 5XXXX |
Mobile vs. Landline Numbers
5 digits after +500, starting with 5 or 6.
5XXXX at home+500 5XXXX international5 digits after +500.
3XXXX at home+500 3XXXX internationalFalkland Islands Number Types
| Type | Starts with | Written at home | International | From the US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 5 or 6 | 5XXXX |
+500 5XXXX |
011 500 5XXXX |
| Landline | 2, 3, 4 or 7 | 3XXXX |
+500 3XXXX |
011 500 3XXXX |
X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.
Checking a number from Falkland Islands? The phone number checker tells you if it is valid, mobile or landline, and gives its international format.
Dialing Tips
- Keep every digit: Falkland Islands numbers have no trunk prefix, so dial them after +500 exactly as they are written locally.
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Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use
+500instead of011 500. - Verify the number length: Numbers in the Falkland Islands have 5 digits after +500. If your call does not connect, check that no digit is missing or doubled.
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Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full
+500prefix so they work from any country.
Falkland Islands Phone Number FAQ
How many digits does a phone number in the Falkland Islands have?
Phone numbers in the Falkland Islands have 5 digits after the country code +500.
What do mobile numbers in the Falkland Islands start with?
Mobile numbers in the Falkland Islands start with 5 or 6, for example 5XXXX.
How do I write a phone number from the Falkland Islands in international format?
Start with +500, then the national number. For example, a mobile number written 5XXXX at home becomes +500 5XXXX. From a US landline, dial 011 500 5XXXX.
How do I call the US from the Falkland Islands?
Dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX. From a mobile phone you can use + instead of 00: +1 XXX XXX XXXX.