Kiribati +686
To call Kiribati from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 686, then the local number without its leading 0. In full: +686 72001234.
The country calling code for Kiribati is +686. A number starting +686 or 00686 is a call to or from Kiribati. From abroad: +686 72001234.
To call Kiribati from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 686, then the local number without its leading 0. The +686 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Kiribati from abroad
011 686 7200123400 686 720012340011 686 72001234+686 7200123472001234 is a real-format Kiribati mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, without its leading 0.
Kiribati area codes
In Kiribati, landlines usually include an area code after +686 (without its leading 0). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
031234from abroad+686 31234072001234from abroad+686 72001234Landline numbers in Kiribati have 5 or 8 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 8 digits. The national prefix 0 is only dialled inside the country — drop it after +686.
Calling abroad from Kiribati
To call another country from Kiribati, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Kiribati to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Kiribati number in international format is written +686 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America). Switching to international format, drop the leading 0.
Cheapest ways to call Kiribati
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Kiribati 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 +686?
Kiribati has the country calling code +686.
How do I call Kiribati from the United States?
Dial 011, then 686, then the local number without its leading 0 — for example 011 72001234.
What does +686 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Kiribati. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +686 mobile or landline?
The +686 code identifies the country, not the line type; Kiribati landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in Kiribati
2 mobile network operators run their own networks in Kiribati. Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
Owned by Amalgamated Telecom Holdings Kiribati Limited
Owned by Amalgamated Telecom Holdings Kiribati Limited
- 4G/5G frequency bands used in Kiribati: 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.
Staying connected in Kiribati
With 54 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, mobile coverage in Kiribati is not universal — keep a landline number as a backup when you can. Internet use is high (89 %), 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.