Every number type in Faroe Islands with real format examples: how numbers are written domestically, how to dial them from abroad, and the E.164 form your systems should store.
Right now in Faroe Islands
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Country code
+298
Trunk prefix
none
Intl. call prefix
00
Mobile digits
6
Number formats by type
Examples from the official numbering plan metadata. The E.164 column is the normalized form for databases and APIs.
Type
Domestic (national)
From abroad
E.164
Digits
Landline
20 12 34
+298 20 12 34
+298201234
6
Mobile
21 12 34
+298 21 12 34
+298211234
6
Toll-free
80 21 23
+298 80 21 23
+298802123
6
Premium rate
90 11 23
+298 90 11 23
+298901123
6
VoIP
60 12 34
+298 60 12 34
+298601234
6
How to call Faroe Islands
From abroad: dial +298 (or your country's exit code, e.g. 00 from Europe, 011 from North America), then the national number. Example: +298 21 12 34
Within Faroe Islands: dial the number as written domestically. Example: 21 12 34
Calling abroad from Faroe Islands: the international prefix is 00, or simply use + on mobiles.
Storing numbers in software: always store E.164 (+298211234): unambiguous, sortable, and what SMS and telephony APIs expect.
Exact dial sequence from your country
Pick where you are calling from and get the digit-for-digit sequence for a Faroe Islands number, with your country's exit code instead of the generic +.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the phone number format in Faroe Islands?
Numbers in Faroe Islands use country code +298. A mobile number looks like 21 12 34 domestically, or +298 21 12 34 in international format (E.164: +298211234). Mobile numbers have 6 national digits.
How do I call Faroe Islands from abroad?
Dial your country's international prefix (or +), then 298, then the national number. Example: +298 21 12 34.
What is the country calling code for Faroe Islands?
The country calling code for Faroe Islands is +298. To call abroad from Faroe Islands, the international prefix is 00 (or use +).
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