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ALL COUNTRY CODES·Updated July 13, 2026

Get Through to Saint Helena (+290) Effortlessly

Get connected to Saint Helena in moments using country code 290 and our easy, step-by-step approach.

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Saint Helena
2 DIGIT ISOSH
COUNTRY CALLING CODE
+290
SHN
3 DIGIT ISO
CAPITAL
Jamestown
TIME ZONE
UTC+0
CURRENCY
SHP
LANGUAGES
English
Saint Helena · Africa · +290

Budget-Friendly Ways to Call Saint Helena

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DIRECT CALLS

Direct Calls

Your carrier connects you to Saint Helena the moment you dial country code 290, easily and at usual rates.

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

Calling Cards

For budget calls to Saint Helena, prepaid calling cards work well — just keep your access details close.

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

VoIP / MeraTalk

Call Saint Helena over VoIP with MeraTalk and enjoy sharp audio, low rates, and a setup that takes minutes.

HD voice over internet
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Lowest per-minute rates
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Saint Helena Useful Facts

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Saint Helena
+290
Africa
Capital City
Jamestown
Timezone
UTC+0
Currency
SHP
Languages
English
Population
6K
ISO Alpha-2
SH
ISO Alpha-3
SHN
Emergency Number
112

The Steps to Dial Saint Helena Correctly

Full dialing sequence

011 +290 XX XXXXXXX
Exit Code
011 or 00
Your country's international access code
Country Code
+290
Saint Helena's international dial prefix
Area Code
XX
City or regional code — drop leading 0
Local Number
XXXXXXX
Full subscriber number, all digits
Format00 + 290 + 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 +290 for Saint Helena

Immediately follow with Saint Helena's country code — no spaces or dashes. This routes your call to Saint Helena'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 Saint Helena. If the local number starts with a 0 (trunk prefix), drop it — the country code replaces it when dialing internationally.

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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.

Get the Most From Calls to Saint Helena

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Tip 01

For the clearest audio, connect to a fast, steady network before you dial — weak signals mean choppy calls.

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Tip 02

A headset with a clear microphone ensures Saint Helena hears you perfectly, every time.

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Tip 03

A glance at UTC+0 time keeps you from calling at an awkward hour — courtesy that pays off.

Best Time To Call Saint Helena

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Calling Expenses for Saint Helena

Rates for Saint Helena span a wide range; switching from a carrier to VoIP is the easiest way to spend less.

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 Saint Helena
Lowest per-minute rates available
Works on any device, anywhere
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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

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Sign up
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Choose a number
Get a virtual Saint Helena number (+290) instantly.
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Add credit
Top up with any amount — no monthly commitments.
04
Dial the number
Enter +290 followed by the area code and local number.
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HD connection
MeraTalk routes your call over carrier-grade networks for crystal clarity.
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You're live
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Saint Helena the Number System

Every Saint Helena number runs from the 290 code into a range that tells you what type of line it is.

National Service Codes
Special-purpose number prefixes
PrefixTypeDial Code
800 / 1800Toll-Free+290 800 XXX XXX
900 / 1900Premium Rate+290 900 XXX XXX
MobileMobile Network+290 9XX XXX XXXX
EmergencyEmergency112
DirectoryDirectory EnquiryLocal only
Major City / Area Codes
How to dial cities in Saint Helena
CityArea CodeFull Dial
JamestownXX+290 XX XXXX XXXX
Major City 2XX+290 XX XXXX XXXX
Major City 3XX+290 XX XXXX XXXX
Major City 4XX+290 XX XXXX XXXX
Major City 5XX+290 XX XXXX XXXX

Area codes vary by region. Contact MeraTalk support for the full Saint Helena number range list.

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Three vendors collapsed into one bill, and the AI receptionist booked $38k of consultations while we were closed. The platform paid for the year inside the first quarter.

Customer
Multi-location dental practice
on consolidating the stack

Inbound calls finally attach to the right deal. We attributed six figures of pipeline last quarter to calls that used to disappear into a generic queue.

Customer
Mid-market insurance brokerage
on the HubSpot plugin

Our outbound dialer's connect rate doubled inside two weeks. Lead prioritisation actually works when it runs against your live CRM, not a stale CSV.

Customer
Staffing agency
on the AI Power Dialer

Every after-hours call used to be a missed job — about $7k a month down the drain. The AI receptionist closed the gap in week one.

Customer
Home services company
on the AI receptionist
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