Saint Helena country code, +290 explained.
Saint Helena, one of the world's most remote inhabited islands located in the South Atlantic Ocean, gained new connectivity with the opening of Saint Helena Airport in 2016, ending decades of ship-only access and transforming international communication possibilities.
Full dial format
+290 XXX XXXXXXX
Saint Helena
SH
2 Digit ISO
+290
Country Calling Code
SHN
3 Digit ISO
Capital
Jamestown
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Time Zone
Atlantic/St_Helena
Weather · Jamestown
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How To Call Saint Helena: Country Code +290
Calling Saint Helena from abroad is simple. Just follow these four steps to connect.
Know Your Exit Code
Every country has an exit code for international calls. In the US it is "011". Look yours up online — it takes seconds.
Dial Saint Helena Country Code
Dial +290 right after your exit code. This is the country code for Saint Helena.
Find the Area Code
Cities in Saint Helena use different area codes. Find the one for the place you are calling.
Dial the Local Phone Number
Enter the 6–8 digit number of the person or business you want to reach.
Example
To call a friend in a Saint Helenacity with the area code and local number, you'd dial (from the US): 011 · +290 · [area code] · [local number]
Or use +290 directly on mobile — no exit code needed.
Saint Helena — Key Facts & Calling Guide
Everything you need before dialing Saint Helena.
Country Details
- Country Code+290
- CapitalJamestown
- RegionAfrica
- TimezoneAtlantic/St_Helena
- Numbering ZoneZone 2
- Code LengthN/A
How to Dial Saint Helena
- 1Dial your exit code (e.g. 011 from the US, 00 from Europe).
- 2Add the country code: +290.
- 3Enter the area code, if the city requires one.
- 4Dial the local subscriber number.
Full Dial Format
Exit Code + 290 + Area + Number
Additional Tips
A few things to keep in mind before you dial Saint Helena — from mobile prefixes to timing your call just right.
Mobile Phones
Drop the leading "0" in the area code and dial directly after +290 when reaching mobiles in Saint Helena.
Cost
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Time Differences
Saint Helena runs on Atlantic/St_Helena. It's currently --:-- there — call at a sensible local hour.
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