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Kiribati Phone Number Format
Country code +686 — Complete guide to Kiribati phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.
How Kiribati Phone Numbers Are Written
Phone numbers in Kiribati have 8 digits for mobiles and 5 or 8 for landlines after the country code +686.
A number is written 7XXXXXXX at home and
+686 7XXXXXXX in international format.
Numbers that take the trunk prefix 0 for domestic calls lose it after +686.
| Country code | +686 |
|---|---|
| Digits after +686 | 8 digits for mobiles and 5 or 8 for landlines |
| Trunk prefix (domestic calls) | 0, dropped after +686 |
| Mobile numbers start with | 63 or 7 |
| Exit code (to call abroad from Kiribati) | 00 |
| Dial from the US | 011 686 7XXXXXXX |
Mobile vs. Landline Numbers
8 digits after +686, starting with 63 or 7.
7XXXXXXX at home+686 7XXXXXXX international5 or 8 digits after +686. Landlines begin with an area code, for example North Tarawa:
3XXXX at home+686 3XXXX internationalKiribati Number Types
| Type | Starts with | Written at home | International | From the US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 63 or 7 | 7XXXXXXX |
+686 7XXXXXXX |
011 686 7XXXXXXX |
| Landline | — | 3XXXX |
+686 3XXXX |
011 686 3XXXX |
| VoIP | — | 3XXXXXXX |
+686 3XXXXXXX |
011 686 3XXXXXXX |
X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.
Checking a number from Kiribati? The phone number checker tells you if it is valid, mobile or landline, and gives its international format.
Dialing Tips
- Remove the leading 0: When dialing internationally, drop the trunk prefix (0) that is used for domestic calls in Kiribati.
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Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use
+686instead of011 686. - Verify the number length: Numbers in Kiribati have 8 digits for mobiles and 5 or 8 for landlines after +686. 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
+686prefix so they work from any country.
Kiribati Phone Number FAQ
How many digits does a phone number in Kiribati have?
Phone numbers in Kiribati have 8 digits for mobiles and 5 or 8 for landlines after the country code +686.
What do mobile numbers in Kiribati start with?
Mobile numbers in Kiribati start with 63 or 7, for example 7XXXXXXX.
How do I write a phone number from Kiribati in international format?
Start with +686, then the national number. For example, a mobile number written 7XXXXXXX at home becomes +686 7XXXXXXX. From a US landline, dial 011 686 7XXXXXXX.
How do I call the US from Kiribati?
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.
- French Polynesia +689
- Samoa +685
- Cook Islands +682
- Niue +683
- Tuvalu +688
- Wallis and Futuna +681