Saint Helena +290
To call Saint Helena from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 290, then the local number. In full: +290 51234.
The country calling code for Saint Helena is +290. A number starting +290 or 00290 is a call to or from Saint Helena. From abroad: +290 51234.
To call Saint Helena from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 290, then the local number as is. The +290 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Saint Helena from abroad
011 290 5123400 290 512340011 290 51234+290 5123451234 is a real-format Saint Helena mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, as is.
Saint Helena area codes
In Saint Helena, landlines usually include an area code after +290 (as is). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
22158from abroad+290 2215851234from abroad+290 51234Landline numbers in Saint Helena have 4 or 5 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 5 digits. There is no national prefix to drop: dial the full local number after +290.
Calling abroad from Saint Helena
To call another country from Saint Helena, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Saint Helena to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Saint Helena number in international format is written +290 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Cheapest ways to call Saint Helena
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Saint Helena 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 +290?
Saint Helena has the country calling code +290.
How do I call Saint Helena from the United States?
Dial 011, then 290, then the local number as is — for example 011 51234.
What does +290 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Saint Helena. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +290 mobile or landline?
The +290 code identifies the country, not the line type; Saint Helena landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in Saint Helena
One mobile network operator runs its own network in Saint Helena. Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
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- 4G/5G frequency bands used in Saint Helena: 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.