What is South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands's country code?
The country code for South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is +500.
Country codes are assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
How do I dial South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands?
- International format (recommended)
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+500 [local number] - From a mobile phone
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Press and hold 0 or tap + to get the plus sign, then dial
+500followed by the local number. - From a landline
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Dial your country's international access code, then
500, then the local number.Common access codes: US/Canada: 011, UK: 00, Australia: 0011
Do I need to drop the leading zero?
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands numbers don't typically have a trunk prefix to remove. Dial the number as-is after the country code.
What time zone is South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands?
Atlantic/South_Georgia
Good time to call
11:06 AM local time · Weekend daytime
Good for personal calls.
Current rates to South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
$4.31/min
Rates vary by mobile vs landline. Billed per minute, rounded up.
Frequently asked questions
Is +500 a mobile or landline code?
+500 is the country code for all of South Georgia and the South Sandwich 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.
Why won't my call to South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands connect?
Common issues:
- Wrong format: Make sure you're using +500 (not 00500 or 500)
- 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 South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands number in my contacts?
Always save international numbers in E.164 format: +500 followed by the local number (without the leading 0 if applicable). This format works worldwide.