What is Samoa's country code?
The country code for Samoa is +685.
Country codes are assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
How do I dial Samoa?
- International format (recommended)
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+685 [local number]Example:
+685 72 12345 - From a mobile phone
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Press and hold 0 or tap + to get the plus sign, then dial
+685followed by the local number. - From a landline
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Dial your country's international access code, then
685, then the local number.Common access codes: US/Canada: 011, UK: 00, Australia: 0011
Do I need to drop the leading zero?
Samoa numbers don't typically have a trunk prefix to remove. Dial the number as-is after the country code.
What time zone is Samoa?
Pacific/Apia
Not a good time to call
02:02 AM local time · Late night / early morning
Most people are sleeping.
Calling Samoa
Direct calling to Samoa isn't available yet. View available destinations.
Frequently asked questions
Is +685 a mobile or landline code?
+685 is the country code for all of Samoa—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 Samoa connect?
Common issues:
- Wrong format: Make sure you're using +685 (not 00685 or 685)
- 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 Samoa number in my contacts?
Always save international numbers in E.164 format: +685 followed by the local number (without the leading 0 if applicable). This format works worldwide.