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Samoa Phone Number Format

Country code +685 — Complete guide to Samoa phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.

How Samoa Phone Numbers Are Written

Phone numbers in Samoa have 7 or 10 digits for mobiles and 5 or 6 for landlines after the country code +685. There is no trunk prefix to remove: the number is written the same way at home (72 XXXXX) and after the country code (+685 72 XXXXX).

Country code+685
Digits after +6857 or 10 digits for mobiles and 5 or 6 for landlines
Trunk prefix (domestic calls) None
Mobile numbers start with 71–73, 75–78, 83–87 or 89
Dial from the US011 685 72 XXXXX

Mobile vs. Landline Numbers

Mobile numbers

7 or 10 digits after +685, starting with 71–73, 75–78, 83–87 or 89.

72 XXXXX at home
+685 72 XXXXX international
Landline numbers

5 or 6 digits after +685. Landlines begin with an area code, for example Apia:

2XXXX at home
+685 2XXXX international

Samoa Number Types

Type Starts with Written at home International From the US
Mobile 71–73, 75–78, 83–87 or 89 72 XXXXX +685 72 XXXXX 011 685 72 XXXXX
Landline 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 2XXXX +685 2XXXX 011 685 2XXXX
Toll-free 80 800 XXX +685 800 XXX 011 685 800 XXX

X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.

Checking a number from Samoa? The phone number checker tells you if it is valid, mobile or landline, and gives its international format.

Dialing Tips

  • Keep every digit: Samoa numbers have no trunk prefix, so dial them after +685 exactly as they are written locally.
  • Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use +685 instead of 011 685.
  • Verify the number length: Numbers in Samoa have 7 or 10 digits for mobiles and 5 or 6 for landlines after +685. If your call does not connect, check that no digit is missing or doubled.
  • Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full +685 prefix so they work from any country.

Samoa Phone Number FAQ

How many digits does a phone number in Samoa have?

Phone numbers in Samoa have 7 or 10 digits for mobiles and 5 or 6 for landlines after the country code +685.

What do mobile numbers in Samoa start with?

Mobile numbers in Samoa start with 71–73, 75–78, 83–87 or 89, for example 72 XXXXX.

How do I write a phone number from Samoa in international format?

Start with +685, then the national number. For example, a mobile number written 72 XXXXX at home becomes +685 72 XXXXX. From a US landline, dial 011 685 72 XXXXX.

What is the toll-free prefix in Samoa?

Toll-free numbers in Samoa start with 80, for example 800 XXX. Many toll-free numbers can't be reached from abroad.

Samoa Quick Info
Country Code +685
ISO Code WS
Capital Apia
International Prefix 011 (from US)
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