What is Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha's country code?
The country code for Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is +290.
Country codes are assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
How do I dial Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha?
- International format (recommended)
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+290 [local number]Example:
+290 51234 - From a mobile phone
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Press and hold 0 or tap + to get the plus sign, then dial
+290followed by the local number. - From a landline
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Dial your country's international access code, then
290, then the local number.Common access codes: US/Canada: 011, UK: 00, Australia: 0011
Do I need to drop the leading zero?
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha numbers don't typically have a trunk prefix to remove. Dial the number as-is after the country code.
What time zone is Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha?
Africa/Abidjan
Good time to call
01:06 PM local time · Weekend daytime
Good for personal calls.
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Frequently asked questions
Is +290 a mobile or landline code?
+290 is the country code for all of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha—both mobile and landline numbers use this code. The digits after the country code may indicate the number type, but this varies by country.
Why won't my call to Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha connect?
Common issues:
- Wrong format: Make sure you're using +290 (not 00290 or 290)
- 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
How do I save a Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha number in my contacts?
Always save international numbers in E.164 format: +290 followed by the local number (without the leading 0 if applicable). This format works worldwide.