Falkland Islands +500
To call Falkland Islands from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 500, then the local number. In full: +500 51234.
The country calling code for Falkland Islands is +500. A number starting +500 or 00500 is a call to or from Falkland Islands. From abroad: +500 51234.
To call Falkland Islands from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 500, then the local number as is. The +500 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Falkland Islands from abroad
011 500 5123400 500 512340011 500 51234+500 5123451234 is a real-format Falkland Islands mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, as is.
Falkland Islands area codes
In Falkland Islands, landlines usually include an area code after +500 (as is). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
31234from abroad+500 3123451234from abroad+500 51234Landline numbers in Falkland Islands have 5 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 5 digits. There is no national prefix to drop: dial the full local number after +500.
Calling abroad from Falkland Islands
To call another country from Falkland Islands, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Falkland Islands to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Falkland Islands number in international format is written +500 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Cheapest ways to call Falkland Islands
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Falkland Islands for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.
Frequently asked questions
What country has the code +500?
Falkland Islands has the country calling code +500.
How do I call Falkland Islands from the United States?
Dial 011, then 500, then the local number as is — for example 011 51234.
What does +500 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Falkland Islands. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +500 mobile or landline?
The +500 code identifies the country, not the line type; Falkland Islands landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in Falkland Islands
One mobile network operator runs its own network in Falkland Islands. Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
Owned by Batelco
- 4G/5G frequency bands used in Falkland Islands: LTE 1800. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.
Operators, subscriber counts, network codes and switch-off dates: Wikipedia (lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G/3G phase-out, mobile number portability), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Figures come from each operator or regulator at the date shown.