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Tuvalu Phone Number Format
Country code +688 — Complete guide to Tuvalu phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.
How Tuvalu Phone Numbers Are Written
Phone numbers in Tuvalu have 6 or 7 digits for mobiles and 5 for landlines after the country code +688.
There is no trunk prefix to remove: the number is written the same way at home
(90 XXXX)
and after the country code (+688 90 XXXX).
| Country code | +688 |
|---|---|
| Digits after +688 | 6 or 7 digits for mobiles and 5 for landlines |
| Trunk prefix (domestic calls) | None |
| Mobile numbers start with | 70–71 or 90 |
| Exit code (to call abroad from Tuvalu) | 00 |
| Dial from the US | 011 688 90 XXXX |
Mobile vs. Landline Numbers
6 or 7 digits after +688, starting with 70–71 or 90.
90 XXXX at home+688 90 XXXX international5 digits after +688. Landlines begin with an area code, for example Funafuti:
20 XXX at home+688 20 XXX internationalTuvalu Number Types
| Type | Starts with | Written at home | International | From the US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 70–71 or 90 | 90 XXXX |
+688 90 XXXX |
011 688 90 XXXX |
| Landline | 20 or 22–29 | 20 XXX |
+688 20 XXX |
011 688 20 XXX |
X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.
Checking a number from Tuvalu? The phone number checker tells you if it is valid, mobile or landline, and gives its international format.
Dialing Tips
- Keep every digit: Tuvalu numbers have no trunk prefix, so dial them after +688 exactly as they are written locally.
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Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use
+688instead of011 688. - Verify the number length: Numbers in Tuvalu have 6 or 7 digits for mobiles and 5 for landlines after +688. 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
+688prefix so they work from any country.
Tuvalu Phone Number FAQ
How many digits does a phone number in Tuvalu have?
Phone numbers in Tuvalu have 6 or 7 digits for mobiles and 5 for landlines after the country code +688.
What do mobile numbers in Tuvalu start with?
Mobile numbers in Tuvalu start with 70–71 or 90, for example 90 XXXX.
How do I write a phone number from Tuvalu in international format?
Start with +688, then the national number. For example, a mobile number written 90 XXXX at home becomes +688 90 XXXX. From a US landline, dial 011 688 90 XXXX.
How do I call the US from Tuvalu?
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.