Faroe Islands Calling Code: +298
Complete guide to calling Faroe Islands — international dialing code, step-by-step instructions, and FAQ.
How to Call Faroe Islands from Abroad
📞 Step-by-Step Dialing Guide
- Dial your country's exit code (e.g. 011 from US, 00 from most countries, + from mobile)
- Dial +298 — the country calling code for Faroe Islands
- Dial the local phone number (area code + subscriber number)
About Faroe Islands Calling Code
Every country has a unique international dialing prefix; for Faroe Islands it is +298. The ITU assigns these codes under recommendation E.164. Dial +298 after your country's exit code, then the local subscriber number. Faroe Islands is in Europe.
Faroe Islands is known locally as Føroyar — Torshavn is the capital. When saving an international contact, write the number in full international format with +298 so it works from any country.
The ITU-T E.164 recommendation standardizes international numbering, giving every country and territory a distinct prefix. Without the correct prefix, international calls cannot be routed to the right destination.
Where the +298 Calling Code Is Used
The country code +298 is assigned to Faroe Islands, located in Northern Europe, with the capital Torshavn. This code is part of the international telephony numbering plan and is used for all calls made to Faroe Islands from outside the country.
A number displayed as +298 … is in international format: +298 replaces the domestic trunk prefix. From abroad, always drop any leading 0 of the area code and dial +298 + area code + subscriber number.
Calling codes starting with 2 are part of the ITU's regional numbering plan for the area around Faroe Islands, in Northern Europe. When saving Faroe Islands numbers internationally, write +298 followed by the area code without its leading 0 — this format works from every country.
Faroe Islands Phone Number Formats
Numbers in Faroe Islands use the standard E.164 pattern — +298, then the area code, then the subscriber number. The same layout applies to landlines and mobile phones:
📱 Number Structure
- International format: +298 [area code] [subscriber number]
- From abroad: exit code + +298 + local number (drop the trunk prefix 0)
- Within Faroe Islands: dial the local number directly
In most countries, domestic numbers start with a trunk prefix (often 0) that must be omitted internationally: dial your exit code, then +298, then the local number as written without its leading zero.
Time Zone in Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands runs on Atlantic/Faroe, which is UTC+00:00 UTC. Schedule international calls accordingly — a convenient time for you may be very early or very late there.
Use the UTC offset (UTC+00:00) to plan calls to Faroe Islands. For most international callers, the practical rule is: schedule business-hour calls to Torshavn during the overlap between your working day and theirs.
Daylight saving time can shift Faroe Islands's clock by one hour in summer. For time-critical calls, confirm the current UTC offset rather than relying on the standard value.
Emergency Numbers in Faroe Islands
If you need urgent help while in Faroe Islands, dial the local emergency numbers below. Note that these numbers are only for use inside Faroe Islands.
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Police | 112 |
| Fire | 112 |
| Ambulance | 112 |
Example: Calling Faroe Islands Numbers in Practice
Here is how a typical call to Faroe Islands works, depending on where you are calling from:
🌍 From the United States or Canada
- Dial the US/Canada exit code 011
- Dial the Faroe Islands country code +298
- Dial the local number (area code + subscriber number, without the trunk prefix 0)
Example: 011 +298 [area code] [number]
🌍 From the United Kingdom or Europe
- Dial the international access code 00 (or use the + symbol on mobile)
- Dial the Faroe Islands country code +298
- Dial the local number
Example: 00 +298 [area code] [number], or +298 [area code] [number] from any mobile phone
Leading zeros in domestic area codes are not dialed internationally. Write the number as +298 + area code (no leading 0) + subscriber number.
Calling Faroe Islands from Major Countries
International exit codes differ by country. Use this reference when dialing Faroe Islands (+298) from abroad:
| Calling From | Exit Code | Full International Dialing |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 011 | 011 298 [local number] |
| United Kingdom | 00 | 00 298 [local number] |
| Australia | 0011 | 0011 298 [local number] |
| China | 00 | 00 298 [local number] |
| Japan | 010 | 010 298 [local number] |
| India | 00 | 00 298 [local number] |
| Germany | 00 | 00 298 [local number] |
| France | 00 | 00 298 [local number] |
On mobile phones, the + symbol replaces the exit code entirely — just dial +298 followed by the local number.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the calling code for Faroe Islands?
The international calling code for Faroe Islands is +298.
How do I call Faroe Islands from the United States?
Dial 011 (US exit code), then +298, then the local phone number.
How do I call Faroe Islands from the United Kingdom?
Dial 00 (UK exit code), then +298, then the local phone number.
Can I use the + symbol instead of the exit code?
Yes! On mobile phones you can dial +298 directly followed by the local number. The + symbol automatically replaces your country's exit code.
How do I call within Faroe Islands?
If you're already in Faroe Islands, simply dial the local number directly. You do not need to use the country code +298 for domestic calls.
What is the capital of Faroe Islands?
The capital of Faroe Islands is Torshavn. When calling the capital from abroad, dial +298 followed by the local area code (without the leading 0) and the number.
What are the emergency numbers in Faroe Islands?
Police: 112, Fire: 112, Ambulance: 112. These numbers are only valid inside Faroe Islands.
Other Countries in Europe
Nearby countries and their calling codes:
Calling Faroe Islands from Russia or Greece works the same way: dial your local exit code first, then +298, then the local number. Within Europe, many callers simply use the + symbol on mobile to avoid exit-code differences.