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Greenland country code +299 — call Greenland & get a number.
Greenland dials on +299, the country code for the world's largest island — an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, stretching from the North Atlantic into the Arctic Ocean. This guide covers everything needed to reach a Greenland number from abroad: the 6-digit dialing format, Tusass as the sole telecom provider, the regional prefix system, emergency contacts, the complex time-zone picture, and how businesses get a real +299 number through MCM.
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Greenland at a glance
The numbers and facts you need before you dial.
What is the country code for Greenland?
Greenland's telecom story is defined by scale and isolation. The island covers 2.16 million square kilometres — roughly the size of Saudi Arabia or Western Europe — yet only about 56,000 people live there, almost all in small coastal settlements separated by hundreds of kilometres of ice sheet.
The entire telephone network is run by a single operator: Tusass (formerly TELE Greenland until its 2021 rebrand), a government-owned company that holds a licensed monopoly on fixed-line, mobile, and internet services. Tusass connects settlements through a combination of submarine fibre cables to Iceland and Denmark, satellite links for remote villages, and microwave radio for inter-settlement hops. The result is a network where a call from Nuuk to Ilulissat — two towns 600 kilometres apart by sea, separated by fjords and glaciers — routes through some of the most challenging telecom infrastructure on Earth.
Mobile coverage exists in populated areas (4G in larger towns, 3G/2G in smaller ones), but once you leave the coastal fringe, satellite phones are the only reliable option. It is one of the world's smallest subscriber bases spread across one of the world's largest landmasses — a ratio that makes every kilometre of cable and every satellite uplink expensive per capita.
Code +299 was assigned to Greenland 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 Greenland.
How to call Greenland from anywhere
The pattern: your exit code + 299 + the 6-digit local number. No area code, no trunk zero. On any mobile, press and hold 0 until it becomes + — the + replaces the exit code automatically.
Full example: +299 32 14 56 — Greenland has no trunk prefix; dial the country code plus the 6-digit number exactly as shown.
Greenland phone number format explained
All Greenland numbers are 6 digits after the +299 country code — among the shortest numbering plans in the world. The opening digits give a rough geographic or service indication: landline numbers use regional prefixes, 3x xxxx for Nuuk and surrounding area, 6x xxxx for South Greenland, 8x xxxx for West Greenland (Disko Bay, Ilulissat), 9x xxxx for North and East Greenland.
Mobile numbers fall in three allocated ranges: 21–29 xxxx, 42–49 xxxx, and 51–59 xxxx.
There is no trunk prefix and no area codes — the 6-digit number is dialed directly, both locally and from abroad after +299.
Landline
+299 3x xxxx (Nuuk) / +299 6x xxxx (South) / +299 8x xxxx (West) / +299 9x xxxx (North/East)
Mobile
+299 21-29 xxxx / 42-49 xxxx / 51-59 xxxx (Tusass)
Greenland area codes — major cities
Drop the local leading 0 when calling from abroad.
| City | Region | Area code |
|---|---|---|
| Nuuk and surrounding area | Capital region — most common landline prefix | 32 |
| South Greenland | Regional landline prefix | 6x |
| West Greenland (Disko Bay, Ilulissat) | Regional landline prefix | 8x |
| North and East Greenland | Regional landline prefix | 9x |
Greenland mobile network prefixes
The prefix after +299 tells you which network issued the SIM — though number portability means it no longer guarantees the operator.
Tusass
Sole licensed operator (formerly TELE Greenland, rebranded 2021); wholly government-owned, running all fixed-line, mobile, internet and postal services. Operates the Greenland Connect submarine cable system linking Greenland to Iceland and Canada.
Greenland time zone
Greenland's time zone situation is unusually complex for a single territory. Most of Greenland, including the capital Nuuk, operates on UTC−2 (with daylight saving shifting to UTC−1 in summer). The far northeast (Danmarkshavn) uses UTC+0 (GMT). Pituffik (Thule Air Base) in the northwest uses UTC−4. Ittoqqortoormiit on the east coast uses UTC−1.
For most business calls, the relevant zone is UTC−2 (Nuuk / West Greenland). Aim for 9 AM – 12 PM Greenland time. Government offices in Nuuk typically follow Danish-style hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Emergency numbers in Greenland
Free to call from any Greenland phone, landline or mobile.
Common mistakes when calling Greenland
Almost every failed international call is a formatting issue, not a network issue.
Using Denmark's +45 code
Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark but dials on +299, not +45. A +45 call reaches Denmark proper, not Greenland.
Dialing 7 or 8 digits
Greenland numbers are exactly 6 digits — shorter than almost every other country. If your number string is longer, it likely includes the country code or an accidental extra digit.
Forgetting Greenland has multiple time zones
Most of Greenland is UTC−2, but Danmarkshavn runs on GMT and Thule runs on UTC−4. Confirm which zone your contact is in before scheduling.
Expecting full mobile coverage
4G works in major towns (Nuuk, Ilulissat, Sisimiut), but large parts of the island — especially the ice sheet interior and remote east coast — have no mobile signal. Satellite phones cover the gaps.
Assuming cheap international rates
Greenland is remote and bandwidth-expensive. International calling rates can be steep. VoIP over broadband or satellite is usually more cost-effective for regular callers.
Tips to reduce the cost of calling Greenland
Route calls over VoIP where broadband or 4G is available
WhatsApp, Skype, and Teams work well in towns with 4G or broadband, though they fail in remote areas without coverage.
Get a local +299 number for flat-rate routing
A Greenland virtual number from MCM routes calls over the internet at flat rates, bypassing per-minute charges from submarine-cable and satellite backhaul costs.
Check for a Kingdom package if calling from Denmark
Some Danish carriers bundle Greenland under a Kingdom package — worth checking before assuming standard international rates apply, since many carriers don't include it.
Confirm your contact's time zone before scheduling
With four time zones across the territory, verify whether your contact is on UTC−2 (most of the island), UTC+0 (Danmarkshavn), UTC−1 (Ittoqqortoormiit), or UTC−4 (Pituffik/Thule).
Why businesses get a Greenland virtual number
Greenland's economy centres on fishing (primarily shrimp and halibut — the fishing industry accounts for over 90% of export revenue), tourism (expedition cruises, Northern Lights, Arctic adventures), mining exploration (rare earth minerals, rubies, and potentially oil), and the public sector funded by Denmark's annual block grant. The US military presence at Pituffik Space Base adds a defence-contracting dimension. Companies in fishing logistics, adventure tourism, mining exploration, Arctic research and Danish-Greenlandic trade all benefit from a local +299 presence that signals on-the-ground reachability.
Local presence for the fishing-export economy
Fishing accounts for over 90% of Greenland's export revenue — a local +299 number gives shrimp and halibut trade partners a genuine local point of contact.
Fits expedition tourism and Arctic adventure operators
Cruise operators and Arctic adventure businesses benefit from a recognisable local number for booking and coordination with Greenland-based partners.
A foothold in mining exploration
Rare earth minerals, rubies, and potential oil exploration are drawing international mining interest — a local number supports commercial and logistics contact points.
No need for physical office setup
A virtual Greenland number lets fishing logistics firms, tourism operators, and mining exploration companies establish a local contact point without leasing office space or hiring on-island staff.
Simplified customer support routing
Calls to a Greenland number can be forwarded to support teams anywhere in the world, letting a business centralise its contact centre while still appearing local to Greenland-based partners.
Faster market entry
A cloud DID goes live in minutes; a physical line install in Greenland typically requires on-island coordination and hardware.
Greenland virtual numbers with My Country Mobile
MCM provisions Greenland virtual numbers as part of a platform spanning 190+ countries and 17,500+ businesses. A genuine +299 DID lets Greenlandic contacts dial a local 6-digit number while the call routes to your team in Copenhagen, Reykjavik, Ottawa or wherever the operation sits.
Local DIDs in major area codes — provisioned in minutes
Call forwarding to any mobile, landline, SIP endpoint, or softphone worldwide
HD voice with G.711, G.729, Opus & AMR-WB — auto-negotiated per call
Sub-150ms latency on major voice corridors via distributed PoPs
99.99% uptime SLA backed by geo-redundant infrastructure & sub-2s failover
WebRTC support for browser-based calling without softphone installs
REST APIs for provisioning, routing & call detail records (CDRs)
Built-in fraud protection with AI anomaly detection & STIR/SHAKEN
24/7 network monitoring and dedicated support
How to get your Greenland virtual number
Most businesses are live within hours, not days.
Choose your Greenland number type — a local +299 virtual number for a dedicated presence, or an international routing option depending on your call volume.
Sign up and select Greenland from the country list — create an MCM account and pick Greenland from the global number inventory; provisioning is handled digitally with no need for a local business registration.
Configure call routing and forwarding — point your new Greenland number to an existing contact centre, mobile phone, softphone, or IVR system anywhere in the world.
Go live and monitor performance — start receiving calls immediately and use the MCM dashboard to track call volume, uptime, and costs alongside any other country numbers in your account.
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Get a Greenland virtual number with MCM
With Greenland's fishing-export economy, expanding Arctic tourism and growing mining-exploration activity, claim a +299 Greenland number and stay reachable at local 6-digit dialing — whether your team sits in Nuuk, Copenhagen or anywhere else.
Greenland +299 — FAQ
What is the country code for Greenland?expand_more
+299. All Greenland phone numbers begin with +299 followed by exactly 6 digits.
Why doesn't Greenland use Denmark's +45 code?expand_more
The ITU assigns country codes by territory, not sovereignty. Greenland received its own +299 code because it is a geographically separate territory — over 3,500 kilometres from Copenhagen. Calling between the two is an international call.
How many digits is a Greenland phone number?expand_more
Six digits after the +299 country code — 9 digits total in international format. One of the shortest numbering plans globally.
Is there more than one phone company in Greenland?expand_more
No. Tusass (formerly TELE Greenland) is the sole licensed operator, running all fixed-line, mobile, internet and postal services. There are no competitor carriers or MVNOs.
What time zone is Greenland in?expand_more
Most of Greenland (including Nuuk) is UTC−2, with daylight saving shifting to UTC−1 in summer. The territory also includes UTC+0 (Danmarkshavn), UTC−1 (Ittoqqortoormiit) and UTC−4 (Pituffik/Thule) zones.
Does Greenland observe daylight saving time?expand_more
Yes — the main zone shifts from UTC−2 to UTC−1 in summer. Greenland has considered abolishing DST, and the topic resurfaces periodically.
What emergency number does Greenland use?expand_more
112 — the standard European emergency number. It connects to police, fire and ambulance.
Can I get mobile coverage across all of Greenland?expand_more
No. 4G LTE covers major towns (Nuuk, Ilulissat, Sisimiut, Aasiaat). Smaller settlements have 3G or 2G. The vast ice sheet interior and many remote coastal areas have no mobile signal — satellite phones are essential for travel outside towns.
What currency does Greenland use?expand_more
The Danish Krone (DKK). Credit cards are accepted in Nuuk and larger towns, but cash is advisable for smaller settlements.
Is Greenland in the EU?expand_more
No. Greenland left the European Economic Community (predecessor to the EU) in 1985 after a 1982 referendum — the only territory to have done so. It holds Overseas Countries and Territories (OCT) association status with the EU.
Why are calls to Greenland expensive?expand_more
Bandwidth reaches Greenland via submarine fibre cables and satellite links — both costly to maintain in Arctic conditions. Tusass's monopoly status also means competitive price pressure is limited.