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Faroe Islands country code +298 — call Faroe Islands & get a number.
Everything you need to dial the Faroe Islands correctly — country code +298, a flat 6-digit numbering system with no area codes, mobile operators, and the single most common mistake callers make: assuming the Faroes share Denmark's +45 code just because they're part of the Kingdom of Denmark. They don't. Plus how to get a local Faroese number for your business in minutes.
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Faroe Islands at a glance
The numbers and facts you need before you dial.
What is the country code for Faroe Islands?
The Faroe Islands' country code, +298, covers an 18-island archipelago in the North Atlantic that is a self-governing nation within the Kingdom of Denmark — politically connected to Denmark, but administratively distinct in many practical respects, including telecommunications. Unlike some autonomous territories that share their parent country's numbering plan, the Faroe Islands have their own complete country code, separate from Denmark's +45.
The numbering system itself is simple: Faroese phone numbers use a flat 6-digit format with no area codes and no trunk prefix, whether the number is a landline or mobile connection. This flat structure suits the islands' small, concentrated population well, similar to other small island nations that don't need a multi-region area-code system.
Code +298 was assigned to Faroe Islands by the ITU under the E.164 plan. The “+” means “dial your local international exit code”; on a mobile, press and hold 0 to type it.
All four mean the same thing — they connect your call to Faroe Islands.
How to call Faroe Islands from anywhere
Calling the Faroe Islands from abroad: +298 XX XX XX — a 6-digit local number following the country code, with no separate area code needed.
Calling within the Faroe Islands: dial the 6-digit local number directly — no area code or trunk prefix needed.
Calling out from the Faroe Islands: dial 00 + country code + local number for international destinations.
Full example: +298 XX XX XX — a flat 6-digit number with no area code or trunk prefix.
Faroe Islands phone number format explained
Faroese phone numbers follow a flat structure: +298 XX XX XX — 6 digits total following the country code, no area code. Country code 298; subscriber number 6 digits total, with no separate geographic or trunk prefix. Landline and mobile numbers share the same flat format, distinguished by their specific number ranges rather than a separate area-code system.
This is one of the simpler numbering plans in Europe to dial correctly, precisely because there's no regional code to look up or trunk-prefix rule to remember.
Landline
+298-XX-XX-XX (flat 6-digit format, no area code)
Mobile
+298-XX-XX-XX (flat 6-digit format across Føroya Tele and Hey ranges)
Faroe Islands mobile network prefixes
The prefix after +298 tells you which network issued the SIM — though number portability means it no longer guarantees the operator.
Føroya Tele
Hey (formerly Vodafone Faroe Islands)
Faroe Islands time zone
The Faroe Islands sit in Western European Time (WET), UTC+0, shifting to Western European Summer Time (WEST), UTC+1, during daylight saving.
The Faroe Islands do observe daylight saving time, on the same schedule as most of Europe (transitioning in late March and late October each year). This puts the islands on the same time-zone family as the UK, Portugal, and Iceland's neighbors, rather than the CET/CEST zone that mainland Denmark itself uses — another detail where the Faroes diverge from what a caller might assume based on their political connection to Denmark.
Why this matters for business: mainland Denmark uses CET/CEST (UTC+1/UTC+2), a full hour ahead of the Faroe Islands' WET/WEST (UTC+0/UTC+1) — so despite being part of the same kingdom, Denmark and the Faroe Islands are never on the same clock, year-round. Always calculate the Faroe Islands' time independently rather than assuming it matches Copenhagen.
Emergency numbers in Faroe Islands
Free to call from any Faroe Islands phone, landline or mobile.
Common mistakes when calling Faroe Islands
Almost every failed international call is a formatting issue, not a network issue.
Dialing +45 (Denmark) instead of +298
The Faroe Islands have their own complete country code, entirely separate from Denmark's, despite being part of the Danish Kingdom.
Assuming the Faroe Islands and Denmark share the same time zone
Mainland Denmark uses CET/CEST (UTC+1/UTC+2), while the Faroe Islands use WET/WEST (UTC+0/UTC+1) — a full hour behind, year-round.
Looking for a Faroese area code that doesn't exist
Faroese numbers use a flat 6-digit format with no area code or trunk prefix to add or drop.
Assuming uniform coverage across all 18 islands
While generally strong given the compact geography, more remote or mountainous parts of the archipelago can have thinner mobile signal than Tórshavn and other main population centers.
Tips to reduce the cost of calling Faroe Islands
Never assume +45 works for a Faroese number
always use +298 — the Faroe Islands' telecommunications system is fully independent of Denmark's, even though the islands share a monarch and certain governmental functions.
Calculate Faroese time independently of Copenhagen
mainland Denmark sits a full hour ahead of the Faroe Islands year-round — never assume the two are on the same clock just because they're part of the same kingdom.
Route calls through VoIP or an MCM virtual number rather than paying carrier international rates into +298.
Skip the area-code lookup entirely
Faroese numbers are a flat 6-digit format with no geographic area code — just dial +298 and the local number.
Why businesses get a Faroe Islands virtual number
This is the single most important thing to understand about calling the Faroe Islands, and the mistake that trips up more callers than almost any other detail on this page.
The Faroe Islands are part of the Kingdom of Denmark — Danish citizens, Danish currency peg, Danish head of state — but they are also a self-governing nation with their own parliament, own flag, and, critically for callers, their own complete telecommunications system independent of Denmark's. That includes their own country code, +298, entirely separate from Denmark's +45.
A caller who knows the Faroes are "part of Denmark" often assumes, reasonably but incorrectly, that Faroese phone numbers use Denmark's +45 country code with some kind of area-code prefix distinguishing the islands. They don't — dialing +45 for a Faroese number will simply fail to connect, no matter how the rest of the digits are formatted. The Faroe Islands function, for calling purposes, exactly like an independent country with its own code, even though politically they remain part of the Danish Kingdom.
A useful parallel: this is similar to how Greenland (also part of the Kingdom of Denmark) has its own separate country code, +299 — the Danish Kingdom's three constituent parts (Denmark proper, the Faroe Islands, and Greenland) each have distinct international dialing codes, despite sharing a monarch and certain governmental functions.
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Local caller IDs are answered far more often than unfamiliar international numbers.
Lower trust friction
A local number signals legitimate presence without a physical office.
Cheaper inbound
Customers call at local rates — no one rejects your calls for cost.
Centralized routing
Calls forward to your existing call center, mobile, or SIP platform — handled from anywhere.
Faster expansion
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Real PSTN presence
A genuine local DID that rings on your phone system worldwide.
Faroe Islands virtual numbers with My Country Mobile
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How to get your Faroe Islands virtual number
Most businesses are live within hours, not days.
Choose your Faroe Islands number type — select a +298 local virtual number suited to your use case: fishing/aquaculture trade support, tourism, or a dedicated customer service line.
Set up call routing — point the number to your existing phone system, softphone, or contact center; no need for a physical office on the islands.
Configure business hours correctly — set your IVR and availability windows against Western European Time (WET/WEST), remembering this is a full hour behind mainland Denmark's CET/CEST, not the same zone.
Go live — start receiving and making calls under your new Faroe Islands number within minutes, with support for scaling to other Nordic markets as you grow.
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Faroe Islands +298 — FAQ
What is the country code for the Faroe Islands?expand_more
The Faroe Islands use country code +298, entirely separate from Denmark's +45.
Are the Faroe Islands part of Denmark's phone system?expand_more
No. Despite being a self-governing nation within the Kingdom of Denmark, the Faroe Islands have their own complete telecommunications system and country code, independent of Denmark's.
Do the Faroe Islands use area codes?expand_more
No — Faroese phone numbers use a flat 6-digit format with no separate area codes or trunk prefix.
What time zone are the Faroe Islands in?expand_more
Western European Time (WET), UTC+0, shifting to Western European Summer Time (WEST), UTC+1, during daylight saving — one hour behind mainland Denmark's CET/CEST, year-round.
How do I call the Faroe Islands from abroad?expand_more
Dial your exit code (or +), then 298, then the 6-digit local number — for example, +298 XX XX XX.
What is the capital of the Faroe Islands?expand_more
Tórshavn.
Who are the main mobile network operators in the Faroe Islands?expand_more
Føroya Tele and Hey (formerly Vodafone Faroe Islands) are the two primary mobile operators.
What currency is used in the Faroe Islands?expand_more
The Faroese Króna, pegged 1:1 to the Danish Krone (DKK).
Can I get a virtual Faroe Islands phone number without living there?expand_more
Yes. Providers like MCM let you provision a +298 virtual number and route calls to any location worldwide — useful for businesses serving the Faroese fishing, aquaculture, or tourism markets without a physical office on the islands.
Does Greenland have the same situation as the Faroe Islands?expand_more
Yes — Greenland is also part of the Kingdom of Denmark but has its own separate country code, +299, following the same pattern of telecommunications independence within the Danish Kingdom.