Greenland +299
To call Greenland from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 299, then the local number. In full: +299 22 12 34.
The country calling code for Greenland is +299. A number starting +299 or 00299 is a call to or from Greenland. From abroad: +299 22 12 34.
To call Greenland from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 299, then the local number as is. The +299 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Greenland from abroad
011 299 22 12 3400 299 22 12 340011 299 22 12 34+299 22 12 3422 12 34 is a real-format Greenland mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, as is.
Greenland area codes
In Greenland, landlines usually include an area code after +299 (as is). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
32 10 00from abroad+299 32 10 0022 12 34from abroad+299 22 12 34Landline numbers in Greenland 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 +299.
Calling abroad from Greenland
To call another country from Greenland, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Greenland to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Greenland number in international format is written +299 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Cheapest ways to call Greenland
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Greenland 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 +299?
Greenland has the country calling code +299.
How do I call Greenland from the United States?
Dial 011, then 299, then the local number as is — for example 011 22 12 34.
What does +299 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Greenland. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +299 mobile or landline?
The +299 code identifies the country, not the line type; Greenland landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in Greenland
One mobile network operator runs its own network in Greenland. The largest is tusass, with about 0.01 million subscribers (2011). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
formerly TELE Greenland
Owned by TELE Greenland
- 4G/5G frequency bands used in Greenland: 5G, 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 Greenland
With 119 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, almost everyone in Greenland has a mobile — a WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call is usually the easiest way in. Only 70 % of people use the internet, so a plain phone call may reach more people than an app.
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 Greenland
+299 80 12 34Free from inside Greenland (numbers starting with 80). From abroad these numbers are often unreachable or charged at the international rate.
Number ranges: ITU-T national numbering plan for Greenland via Google libphonenumber.