Solomon Islands Calling Code: +677
Complete guide to calling Solomon Islands — international dialing code, step-by-step instructions, and FAQ.
How to Call Solomon 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 +677 — the country calling code for Solomon Islands
- Dial the local phone number (area code + subscriber number)
About Solomon Islands Calling Code
Solomon Islands's international dialing code is +677. This code is assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and must be dialed before the local phone number when calling Solomon Islands from another country. Solomon Islands is located in Oceania.
ITU-T Recommendation E.164 is the standard behind the prefix +677: it gives every country a distinct international code so the global telephone network knows where to route a call. Solomon Islands holds +677, in Melanesia, and that code has to be dialed after your own exit code before any national number.
Where the +677 Calling Code Is Used
The country code +677 is assigned to Solomon Islands, located in Melanesia, with the capital Honiara. This code is part of the international telephony numbering plan and is used for all calls made to Solomon Islands from outside the country.
When you see a phone number written as +677 ..., the +677 prefix tells your telephone network to route the call to Solomon Islands's national telephone network. After the country code, you dial the local area code (dropping any leading 0) and the subscriber number. The same format applies whether you are calling a landline or a mobile phone.
Country codes are allocated by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU-T Recommendation E.164) and are grouped by geographic region. Calling codes starting with 6 are generally assigned to the region around Solomon Islands, in Melanesia. When a phone number is stored internationally, the leading zeros of the domestic area code are omitted after the country code — this is why you will often see numbers written as +677 followed directly by the area code and number.
Solomon Islands Phone Number Formats
Phone numbers in Solomon Islands follow the ITU E.164 international format: country code + area code + subscriber number. Below is the general structure used for both landlines and mobile numbers.
📱 Number Structure
- International format: +677 [area code] [subscriber number]
- From abroad: exit code + +677 + local number (drop the trunk prefix 0)
- Within Solomon Islands: dial the local number directly
A Solomon Islands number follows the published pattern +677-XXXXXXX. Whatever sits in front of it at home — usually a trunk 0 — is stripped for international calls, so you dial your exit code, then +677, then the national number with that zero removed.
Time Zone in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands is in the Pacific/Guadalcanal time zone, which is UTC+11:00 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). If you are calling from a different time zone, remember to account for the time difference when scheduling your international call.
When planning a call to Solomon Islands, the time difference matters: a good time to reach businesses in Honiara, the capital, during their working hours may be early morning or late evening in your own time zone. Many international callers use the UTC offset as a quick reference to avoid calling in the middle of the night.
Some countries observe daylight saving time (DST), which shifts the local clock by one hour during summer months. If Solomon Islands uses DST, the effective offset changes twice a year — check the current UTC offset before dialing if your call is time-sensitive. For most purposes, however, the standard offset shown above is sufficient.
Best Time to Call Solomon Islands
Business hours in Solomon Islands run roughly 09:00–18:00 local time. Because Solomon Islands sits at UTC+11:00, the window in which it is polite to call lands at a different hour for every caller. The table below converts Solomon Islands's working day into your own clock — and shows the hours to avoid so you do not wake anyone up.
| If you are in | Call Solomon Islands between | Avoid calling between |
|---|---|---|
| London | 22:00–07:00 | 12:00–20:00 |
| New York | 17:00–02:00 | 07:00–15:00 |
| Los Angeles | 14:00–23:00 | 04:00–12:00 |
| Sao Paulo | 19:00–04:00 | 09:00–17:00 |
| Dubai | 02:00–11:00 | 16:00–00:00 |
| Mumbai | 03:30–12:30 | 17:30–01:30 |
| Singapore | 06:00–15:00 | 20:00–04:00 |
| Sydney | 08:00–17:00 | 22:00–06:00 |
Times shown are standard time and ignore daylight saving, which shifts the clock by one hour in countries that observe it — around the clock change, add or subtract an hour from every figure above.
Emergency Numbers in Solomon Islands
If you need urgent help while in Solomon Islands, dial the local emergency numbers below. Note that these numbers are only for use inside Solomon Islands.
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Police | 911 |
| Fire | 911 |
| Ambulance | 911 |
Example: Calling Solomon Islands Numbers in Practice
Here is how a typical call to Solomon Islands works, depending on where you are calling from:
🌍 From the United States or Canada
- Dial the US/Canada exit code 011
- Dial the Solomon Islands country code +677
- Dial the local number (area code + subscriber number, without the trunk prefix 0)
Example: 011 +677 [area code] [number]
🌍 From the United Kingdom or Europe
- Dial the international access code 00 (or use the + symbol on mobile)
- Dial the Solomon Islands country code +677
- Dial the local number
Example: 00 +677 [area code] [number], or +677 [area code] [number] from any mobile phone
If the number you are calling has a domestic trunk prefix (often 0) in front of the area code, omit it when dialing from abroad. The country code +677 replaces the trunk prefix entirely.
Calling Solomon Islands from Major Countries
International exit codes differ by country. These are the ones most often used to reach Solomon Islands (+677):
| Calling From | Exit Code | Full International Dialing |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 0011 | 0011 677 [local number] |
| New Zealand | 00 | 00 677 [local number] |
| United States | 011 | 011 677 [local number] |
| United Kingdom | 00 | 00 677 [local number] |
| Philippines | 00 | 00 677 [local number] |
| India | 00 | 00 677 [local number] |
| China | 00 | 00 677 [local number] |
| Japan | 010 | 010 677 [local number] |
On mobile phones, the + symbol replaces the exit code entirely — just dial +677 followed by the local number.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the calling code for Solomon Islands?
The international calling code for Solomon Islands is +677.
How do I call Solomon Islands from the United States?
Dial 011 (US exit code), then +677, then the local phone number.
How do I call Solomon Islands from the United Kingdom?
Dial 00 (UK exit code), then +677, then the local phone number.
Can I use the + symbol instead of the exit code?
Yes! On mobile phones you can dial +677 directly followed by the local number. The + symbol automatically replaces your country's exit code.
How do I call within Solomon Islands?
If you're already in Solomon Islands, simply dial the local number directly. You do not need to use the country code +677 for domestic calls.
What is the capital of Solomon Islands?
The capital of Solomon Islands is Honiara. When calling the capital from abroad, dial +677 followed by the local area code (without the leading 0) and the number.
What are the emergency numbers in Solomon Islands?
Police: 911, Fire: 911, Ambulance: 911. These numbers are only valid inside Solomon Islands.
Is Solomon Islands a country?
Yes — Solomon Islands is a sovereign state, whose capital is Honiara, and +677 is its international calling code.
Other Countries in Oceania
Nearby countries and their calling codes:
Calling Solomon Islands from American Samoa or Guam works the same way: dial your local exit code first, then +677, then the local number. Within Oceania, many callers simply use the + symbol on mobile to avoid exit-code differences.