Faroe Islands +298
To call Faroe Islands from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 298, then the local number. In full: +298 21 12 34.
The country calling code for Faroe Islands is +298. A number starting +298 or 00298 is a call to or from Faroe Islands. From abroad: +298 21 12 34.
To call Faroe Islands from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 298, then the local number as is. The +298 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Faroe Islands from abroad
011 298 21 12 3400 298 21 12 340011 298 21 12 34+298 21 12 3421 12 34 is a real-format Faroe Islands mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, as is.
Faroe Islands area codes
In Faroe Islands, landlines usually include an area code after +298 (as is). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
20 12 34from abroad+298 20 12 3421 12 34from abroad+298 21 12 34Landline numbers in Faroe Islands have 6 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 6 digits. There is no national prefix to drop: dial the full local number after +298.
Calling abroad from Faroe Islands
To call another country from Faroe Islands, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Faroe Islands to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Faroe Islands number in international format is written +298 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Cheapest ways to call Faroe Islands
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Faroe 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 +298?
Faroe Islands has the country calling code +298.
How do I call Faroe Islands from the United States?
Dial 011, then 298, then the local number as is — for example 011 21 12 34.
What does +298 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Faroe Islands. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +298 mobile or landline?
The +298 code identifies the country, not the line type; Faroe 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 Faroe Islands
3 mobile network operators run their own networks in Faroe Islands. The largest is Føroya Tele, with about 0.05 million subscribers (74%). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
Owned by Government of Faroe Islands
formerly Hey, Vodafone, Kall
Owned by Nema
Owned by Tosa
- 4G/5G frequency bands used in Faroe Islands: 5G, LTE 1800, LTE 800. 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.
Staying connected in Faroe Islands
With 106 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, almost everyone in Faroe Islands has a mobile — a WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call is usually the easiest way in. Internet use is high (98 %), so app-to-app calls over Wi-Fi are a safe bet.
Source: World Bank / ITU World Telecommunication indicators (IT.CEL.SETS.P2, IT.NET.USER.ZS, IT.MLT.MAIN.P2), latest available year.
Free and premium numbers in Faroe Islands
+298 80 21 23Free from inside Faroe Islands (numbers starting with 802–809). From abroad these numbers are often unreachable or charged at the international rate.
+298 90 11 23Surcharged services — ranges starting with 90. Do not call back an unknown missed call from such a range: the cost is far above a normal call.
Number ranges: ITU-T national numbering plan for Faroe Islands via Google libphonenumber.