Received a call or message from +672?
A call or text from +672 (or 00672) originates from Heard Island and McDonald Islands.
If you don't know anyone in Heard Island and McDonald Islands, be cautious. Common patterns with unfamiliar international numbers:
- One-ring scams (Wangiri): The caller rings once and hangs up, hoping you'll call back a premium-rate number. Don't return calls to numbers you don't recognize.
- SMS phishing: Messages claiming to be from banks, delivery services, or government agencies. Legitimate organizations won't contact you from a +672 number unless you have an account in Heard Island and McDonald Islands.
- Spoofed numbers: The caller ID can be faked. A call showing +672 may not actually originate from Heard Island and McDonald Islands.
If you do know someone in Heard Island and McDonald Islands and want to call them back, see the dialing instructions below.
How to call Heard Island and McDonald Islands from abroad
- International format (recommended)
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+672 [local number] - From a mobile phone
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Press and hold 0 or tap + to get the plus sign, then dial
+672followed by the local number. - From a landline
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Dial your country's international access code, then
672, then the local number.
| From | Dial |
|---|---|
| US/Canada | 011 672 [local number] |
| United Kingdom | 00 672 [local number] |
| Australia | 0011 672 [local number] |
| Your browser (DialHard) | +672 [local number] |
Do I need to drop the leading zero?
Heard Island and McDonald Islands numbers don't typically have a trunk prefix to remove. Dial the number as-is after the country code.
Good time to call
04:12 PM local time · Weekend daytime
Good for personal calls.
Calling Heard Island and McDonald Islands
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the code +672 from?
+672 is the international dialing code for Heard Island and McDonald Islands.
Is +672 a mobile or landline code?
+672 is the country code for all of Heard Island and McDonald Islands — both mobile and landline numbers use this code. The digits after the country code may indicate the number type, but this varies by country.
Is a call from +672 a scam?
Not necessarily. +672 is the legitimate country code for Heard Island and McDonald Islands. However, scammers can spoof any country code. If you don't recognize the number or weren't expecting a call from Heard Island and McDonald Islands, don't call back — especially if they only rang once.
Why won't my call to Heard Island and McDonald Islands connect?
Common issues:
- Wrong format: Make sure you're using +672 (not 00672 or just 672)
- Extra digits: Remove any trunk prefix (usually 0) from the start of the local number
- Missing digits: Ensure you have the complete local number after the country code
What does a Heard Island and McDonald Islands phone number look like?
A Heard Island and McDonald Islands number in international format starts with +672 followed by the local number.
How do I save a Heard Island and McDonald Islands number in my contacts?
Always save international numbers in E.164 format: +672 followed by the local number (without the leading 0 if applicable). This format works worldwide.
How do I block calls from +672?
On most smartphones, you can block individual numbers by opening your recent calls, tapping the number, and selecting "Block." To block all calls from a country code, check your carrier's international call blocking options or use a call-filtering app.