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Country calling codes · zone 2: Africa & a few Atlantic islands

Flag of Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da CunhaSaint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha Country Code

+290

The country code for Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha is +290. To call Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha from abroad, dial your international exit code, then 290, then the local number without its leading zero.

+290
International calling code
.sh
Internet domain
SH / SHN
ISO country codes
UTC0
Time zone (Jamestown)

How to call Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha from abroad

From a mobile phone

+ 290 123 456 789

Works from any country: hold 0 for “+”.

From the US or Canada

011 290 123 456 789

011 is the North American exit code.

From the UK, EU and most countries

00 290 123 456 789

00 is the most common exit code.

From Australia

0011 290 123 456 789

Australia uses 0011 as its exit code.

Drop the leading 0 of the local number (the trunk prefix) when you dial from abroad. The example number 123 456 789 is illustrative.

Frequently asked questions

What is the country code for Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha?

The international calling code for Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha is +290.

How do I call Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha from the United States?

Dial 011 290 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0). From a mobile phone you can simply dial +290 and the number.

How do I call Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha from the UK or Europe?

Dial 00 290 and the local number without its leading 0 — or +290 from a mobile.

What is the internet domain of Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha?

The country-code top-level domain is .sh.

What time is it in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha?

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha (Jamestown) is on UTC0 — check the local time before you call.