Norfolk Island country code +672 3 — call Norfolk Island & get a number.
Norfolk Island dials on +672, with the routing prefix 3 distinguishing it from the only other user of +672 — the Australian Antarctic Territory (prefix 1). This guide covers the 6-digit number format, Norfolk Telecom as the sole operator, the code's unusual history inherited from Portuguese Timor, the island's daylight-saving time zone, emergency contacts, and how businesses get a real +672 3 number through MCM.
- 17,500+ Businesses
- 99.99% Uptime SLA
- 190+ Countries
- 4.8/5 on G2
Norfolk Island at a glance
The numbers and facts you need before you dial.
What is the country code for Norfolk Island?
Norfolk Island is a small external territory of Australia in the South Pacific, roughly 1,400 kilometres east of the Australian mainland, with a population of about 2,000 served entirely by Norfolk Telecom, the island's sole operator for fixed-line, mobile and internet service.
The island shares its +672 country code with an unlikely neighbour: the Australian Antarctic Territory. A routing prefix distinguishes the two — 3 for Norfolk Island, 1 for Antarctic research stations — meaning a full Norfolk Island number in international format is always +672 3 followed by 6 digits.
The code's history traces back to Portuguese Timor, which originally held +672 before Indonesia's 1975 annexation of East Timor absorbed the territory into Indonesia's +62 system. The ITU reassigned the orphaned code to Norfolk Island and the Australian Antarctic Territory; when Timor-Leste gained independence in 2002 it received an entirely new code, +670, leaving +672 with its Pacific and Antarctic successors.
Code +672 3 was assigned to Norfolk Island 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 Norfolk Island.
How to call Norfolk Island from anywhere
The pattern: your exit code + 672 + 3 + the 6-digit subscriber number. The 3 is essential — it's what separates Norfolk Island from the Australian Antarctic Territory on the shared +672 code.
Full example: +672 3 22091 — the 3 after +672 routes the call to Norfolk Island rather than an Antarctic research station.
Norfolk Island phone number format explained
Norfolk Island numbers are 6 digits after the +672 3 prefix. Landlines use a 2X XXXX pattern and mobiles use 5X XXXX. There is no trunk prefix — dial the 6 digits directly whether calling locally or internationally after +672 3.
The full E.164 format is +6723 followed by 6 digits, 10 digits total including the country code and routing prefix.
Landline
+672 3 2X XXXX (6 digits after the +672 3 prefix)
Mobile
+672 3 5X XXXX (6 digits after the +672 3 prefix)
Norfolk Island area codes — major cities
Drop the local leading 0 when calling from abroad.
| City | Region | Area code |
|---|---|---|
| 2X XXXX | Norfolk Island landline prefix (after +672 3) | |
| 5X XXXX | Norfolk Island mobile prefix (after +672 3) |
Norfolk Island mobile network prefixes
The prefix after +672 3 tells you which network issued the SIM — though number portability means it no longer guarantees the operator.
Norfolk Telecom
Sole telecom operator, government-owned; mobile numbers are 6 digits starting with 5, covering the island's main settlements including Burnt Pine and Kingston.
Norfolk Island time zone
Norfolk Island operates on Norfolk Island Time (NFT), UTC+11, shifting to UTC+12 during the southern hemisphere summer (roughly the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April) — one of the few Pacific territories that observes daylight saving.
This puts it about 30 minutes ahead of eastern Australian states for most of the year. Business hours generally follow Australian patterns: 9 AM–5 PM, Monday to Friday, with government offices in Kingston sometimes running shorter hours.
Emergency numbers in Norfolk Island
Free to call from any Norfolk Island phone, landline or mobile.
Common mistakes when calling Norfolk Island
Almost every failed international call is a formatting issue, not a network issue.
Using Australia's +61 code
Norfolk Island is not part of the +61 numbering plan despite being an Australian external territory. Dialing +61 will not reach Norfolk Island — the correct code is +672 3.
Omitting the routing prefix 3
Dialing +672 directly followed by the subscriber number, without the 3, can misroute the call — the 3 is what separates Norfolk Island from the Australian Antarctic Territory's prefix 1 on the same +672 code.
Expecting Australian domestic call rates
Even though Norfolk Island is Australian territory, calls from the mainland are billed as international, crossing from +61 to +672 — not covered by domestic or unlimited-Australia calling plans.
Adding a trunk prefix
Norfolk Island has no trunk prefix. Dial +672 3 directly followed by the 6-digit number — do not insert a leading 0.
Confusing Norfolk Island with Norfolk, Virginia or Norfolk, England
These are entirely separate places with their own country/area codes (+1 757 and +44 1603 respectively) — Norfolk Island's code is +672 3.
Tips to reduce the cost of calling Norfolk Island
Always include the 3 after +672
Since +672 is shared with the Australian Antarctic Territory (prefix 1), any system storing or dialing Norfolk Island numbers should treat +672 3 as the effective country-code unit, not just +672.
Check your carrier's specific Norfolk Island roaming terms before traveling
Coverage and roaming agreements vary by Australian carrier — Norfolk Island being Australian territory does not guarantee your home plan works there without extra charges.
Use VoIP for cost control
Calls between mainland Australia and Norfolk Island can run several dollars per minute on standard plans; WhatsApp, FaceTime or Zoom over the island's internet connection are common cost-saving alternatives.
Account for the DST shift when scheduling
Norfolk Island moves from UTC+11 to UTC+12 for daylight saving (roughly October to April), which can shift the effective time difference with other regions by an hour during transition periods.
Why businesses get a Norfolk Island virtual number
Norfolk Island's economy centres on tourism, agriculture and government administration, with close ties to mainland Australia following the 2015 governance changes that brought the island under New South Wales jurisdiction. Its small, tight-knit community and seasonal tourist influx from Australia and New Zealand shape most local business activity.
A genuine local presence for a small, seasonal tourism market
A +672 3 number gives tourism operators and travel-related businesses a real local point of contact for Norfolk Island's Australian and New Zealand visitor base.
Avoids the high per-minute cost anomaly
Standard calls from mainland Australia to Norfolk Island can run several dollars per minute despite being to Australian territory — a virtual number routes calls more cost-effectively for both sides.
No need for physical office setup
A virtual Norfolk Island number lets businesses establish a local contact point without needing on-island staff or premises.
Simplified customer support routing
Calls to a Norfolk Island number can be forwarded to a support team anywhere in the world, letting a business stay centralised while appearing locally reachable.
Correct prefix handling built in
Using a provisioned +672 3 number sidesteps the common error of confusing Norfolk Island's prefix with the Australian Antarctic Territory's on the shared +672 code.
Faster setup than a physical line
A cloud DID can go live in minutes, compared to coordinating a physical line install through Norfolk Telecom, the island's sole small-scale operator.
Norfolk Island virtual numbers with My Country Mobile
MCM provisions Norfolk Island virtual numbers as part of a platform spanning 190+ countries and 17,500+ businesses. A genuine +672 3 DID lets Norfolk Island-based customers and partners reach a local number while the call routes to your team in Sydney, Auckland or anywhere else.
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 Norfolk Island virtual number
Most businesses are live within hours, not days.
Choose your Norfolk Island number type — a local +672 3 virtual number for a dedicated presence, or an international routing option depending on your call volume.
Sign up and select Norfolk Island from the country list — create an MCM account and pick Norfolk Island from the global number inventory; provisioning is handled digitally.
Configure call routing and forwarding — point your new Norfolk Island 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.
Other country dialing guides
More country codes worth bookmarking.
Get a Norfolk Island virtual number with MCM
Whether you run a tourism operation, serve Norfolk Island's Australian and New Zealand visitor base, or coordinate with the local administration, claim a +672 3 Norfolk Island number and stay reachable at local rates from anywhere in the world.
Norfolk Island +672 3 — FAQ
Why doesn't Norfolk Island use Australia's +61 country code?expand_more
Norfolk Island has historically maintained a separate telecommunications system under its own governance arrangements, predating the 2015 changes that brought it more closely under Australian federal administration. Migrating to +61 would require ITU coordination and a full numbering transition.
What was the +672 code originally assigned to?expand_more
Portuguese Timor. When Indonesia annexed East Timor in 1975, the code became unused and was reassigned to Norfolk Island (prefix 3) and the Australian Antarctic Territory (prefix 1). Timor-Leste received a new code, +670, on independence in 2002.
How many digits are in a Norfolk Island phone number?expand_more
6 digits locally. In full international format, that's +672 3 plus 6 digits — 10 digits total in E.164 format.
Is there mobile coverage across the whole island?expand_more
Coverage extends across the main populated areas including Burnt Pine and Kingston. Remote areas with dense vegetation or steep terrain may have weaker or no signal.
Can I use my Australian mobile phone on Norfolk Island?expand_more
It depends on the carrier — some Australian carriers have roaming agreements with Norfolk Telecom, but this isn't universal or guaranteed to be at domestic rates. Check with your carrier before traveling.
Does Norfolk Island observe daylight saving time?expand_more
Yes — it shifts from UTC+11 to UTC+12 during the southern hemisphere summer, roughly the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April.
Are calls from mainland Australia to Norfolk Island domestic or international?expand_more
International. Despite being Australian territory, calls cross from +61 to +672 and are billed at international rates.
How does the Australian Antarctic Territory use the +672 code?expand_more
It uses the +672 1 prefix, serving a small number of rotating researchers at stations like Davis, Mawson and Casey — most Antarctic communications now run over satellite data links rather than traditional phone calls.
What currency and time zone does Norfolk Island use?expand_more
The Australian Dollar (AUD), and Norfolk Island Time — UTC+11 standard, shifting to UTC+12 during daylight saving.
Can I get a Norfolk Island number without living there?expand_more
Yes. MCM provisions real +672 3 virtual numbers that ring on your devices anywhere in the world.