Greenland Country Code: +299
Use +299 to call Greenland from abroad. Greenland phone numbers are 6 digits and are often written as YY XX XX. This page includes a live Nuuk clock, common regional/service prefixes, and a dial-string builder you can copy.
How to Call Greenland (+299)
To call Greenland from another country, dial your international exit code, then 299, then the Greenland 6-digit number. Greenland numbers are commonly written as YY XX XX.
- Dial your exit code (example: US/CA 011, most of Europe 00).
- Dial Greenland country code: 299.
- Dial the 6-digit Greenland number (often shown as YY XX XX).
- Dial the 6 digits directly.
- No trunk “0” is typically used.
- The first digit or first two digits often indicate region or service type (prefix).
You may see regional prefixes such as 3x (Nuuk), 6x (South), 8x (West), and 9x (North/East). Mobile ranges are also commonly allocated in blocks like 21–29, 42–49, and 51–59.
Dial String Builder
Paste any Greenland number (with spaces, +299, or 00299). We’ll normalize it and generate a copyable international dial string.
Greenland Phone Number Format
Greenland phone numbers are 6 digits nationally and are commonly written as YY XX XX. Greenland does not use separate “area codes” like many larger countries, but the first digit (or first two digits) often works as a regional/service prefix.
| Place / Service | Prefix (example) | Example (international) |
|---|---|---|
| Nuuk (fixed line) | 31… | +299 31 12 34 |
| Qaqortoq (South Greenland) | 64… | +299 64 12 34 |
| Sisimiut (West Greenland) | 85… | +299 85 12 34 |
| Ilulissat (North/West) | 94… | +299 94 12 34 |
| Tasiilaq (East Greenland) | 98… | +299 98 12 34 |
| Ittoqqortoormiit (East/Northeast) | 99… | +299 99 12 34 |
| Mobile (example range) | 21… / 42… / 51… | +299 21 12 34 |
Greenland time zones
Greenland spans multiple time zones. Below are common references and IANA names used in apps and operating systems.
| Reference | IANA | Typical UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| West Greenland (Nuuk) | America/Nuuk | UTC−2 (UTC−1 in DST) |
| East Greenland (Ittoqqortoormiit) | America/Scoresbysund | UTC−2 (UTC−1 in DST) |
| Northeast (Danmarkshavn) | America/Danmarkshavn | UTC±0 (no DST) |
| Pituffik Space Base | America/Thule | UTC−4 (UTC−3 in DST) |
Daylight saving time rules can vary by region. Many inhabited areas follow a seasonal clock change, while some northeastern locations do not.
Greenland dialing summary
FAQs about Calling Greenland
Quick answers for the most common Greenland dialing questions.
What is Greenland’s country code?
Greenland’s country calling code is +299.
How many digits are Greenland phone numbers?
Greenland phone numbers are 6 digits and are commonly written as YY XX XX.
How do I call Greenland from the US?
Dial 011 + 299 + the 6-digit Greenland number (example: 011 299 31 12 34).
What is the international prefix to call abroad from Greenland?
Greenland commonly uses 00 as the international dialing prefix.
Does Greenland use a trunk prefix like 0?
Typically, no. In Greenland you generally dial the 6-digit number directly within the country.
What is the emergency number in Greenland?
The general emergency number is 112.
Are there “area codes” in Greenland?
Greenland uses 6-digit numbers. Instead of separate area codes, the first digit(s) often act as a prefix indicating region or service type (for example, Nuuk commonly uses 3x).
Why does Greenland have multiple time zones?
Greenland spans a very wide area, so different regions use different standard times (for example, Nuuk vs Danmarkshavn), and DST rules may vary by location.