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ALL COUNTRY CODES·Updated July 18, 2026

Calling Faroe Islands (+298) With Confidence

This page covers how to dial Faroe Islands, what code 298 means, and how to keep your call costs low.

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Faroe Islands
2 DIGIT ISOFO
COUNTRY CALLING CODE
+298
FRO
3 DIGIT ISO
CAPITAL
Tórshavn
TIME ZONE
UTC+0 to UTC+1
CURRENCY
DKK
LANGUAGES
Faroese, Danish
Faroe Islands · Europe · +298

Ways to Call Faroe Islands

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DIRECT CALLS

Direct Calls

Your everyday phone reaches Faroe Islands with country code 298 — the most familiar route, at familiar rates.

No special app needed
Works on any phone
Standard carrier rates apply
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CALLING CARDS

Calling Cards

Calling cards offer budget-friendly access to Faroe Islands, rewarding a little patience with real savings.

Prepaid, no contracts
Available online & in stores
Good for occasional callers
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VOIP / MERATALKBest Value

VoIP / MeraTalk

MeraTalk connects you to Faroe Islands over the internet with HD-clear audio, low rates, and no hardware to set up.

HD voice over internet
Get a local number instantly
Lowest per-minute rates
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Faroe Islands Calling Snapshot

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Faroe Islands
+298
Europe
Capital City
Tórshavn
Timezone
UTC+0 to UTC+1
Currency
DKK
Languages
Faroese, Danish
Population
54K
ISO Alpha-2
FO
ISO Alpha-3
FRO
Emergency Number
112

How to Enter the Number for Faroe Islands in Order

Full dialing sequence

011 +298 XX XXXXXXX
Exit Code
011 or 00
Your country's international access code
Country Code
+298
Faroe Islands's international dial prefix
Area Code
XX
City or regional code — drop leading 0
Local Number
XXXXXXX
Full subscriber number, all digits
Format00 + 298 + number
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Find your exit code

Start by dialing your own country's international access code. From the US or Canada this is 011; from most of Europe it's 00. This tells your network you're making an international call.

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Dial +298 for Faroe Islands

Immediately follow with Faroe Islands's country code — no spaces or dashes. This routes your call to Faroe Islands's telephone network. On smartphones, replace the exit code with a + sign.

3

Enter the area code

Add the city or regional code for your destination in Faroe Islands. If the local number starts with a 0 (trunk prefix), drop it — the country code replaces it when dialing internationally.

4

Dial the local number

Enter all remaining digits of the local number exactly as written. For mobile numbers, include every digit — no abbreviations. Press call and your carrier does the rest.

Clever Tips for Faroe Islands

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Tip 01

A fast, steady internet connection prevents lag and keeps every call smooth and clear.

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Tip 02

For clear, comfortable, hands-free conversations with Faroe Islands, a good headset is essential.

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Tip 03

Account for UTC+0 to UTC+1 when you plan, so your call reaches people during their day, not their night.

Best Time To Call Faroe Islands

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What Drives the Cost of Calling Faroe Islands

Pricing to reach Faroe Islands climbs with traditional carriers and drops with VoIP, so the choice is yours.

MethodWhat you getBest for
Landline
Widely available on any carrier
Familiar — no app required
Higher per-minute international rates
Requires calling card or international plan
Occasional callers
VoIP / MeraTalk
Recommended
HD voice calls to Faroe Islands
Lowest per-minute rates available
Works on any device, anywhere
Get a local +${country.code} virtual number instantly
Businesses & frequent callers
Calling Cards
Fixed prepaid per-minute rate
No monthly fees or contracts
Works from any phone or landline
Limited to card balance — no overage
Infrequent travelers

How to get started with MeraTalk

01
Sign up
Create a MeraTalk account in minutes — no hardware needed.
02
Choose a number
Get a virtual Faroe Islands number (+298) instantly.
03
Add credit
Top up with any amount — no monthly commitments.
04
Dial the number
Enter +298 followed by the area code and local number.
05
HD connection
MeraTalk routes your call over carrier-grade networks for crystal clarity.
06
You're live
Talk, hang up, and review call logs in your dashboard anytime.

Faroe Islands Number Range Reference

Phone numbers in Faroe Islands follow ranges under code 298, each pointing to a different kind of line.

National Service Codes
Special-purpose number prefixes
PrefixTypeDial Code
800 / 1800Toll-Free+298 800 XXX XXX
900 / 1900Premium Rate+298 900 XXX XXX
MobileMobile Network+298 9XX XXX XXXX
EmergencyEmergency112
DirectoryDirectory EnquiryLocal only
Major City / Area Codes
How to dial cities in Faroe Islands
CityArea CodeFull Dial
TórshavnXX+298 XX XXXX XXXX
Major City 2XX+298 XX XXXX XXXX
Major City 3XX+298 XX XXXX XXXX
Major City 4XX+298 XX XXXX XXXX
Major City 5XX+298 XX XXXX XXXX

Area codes vary by region. Contact MeraTalk support for the full Faroe Islands number range list.

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