+685 is the country code for Samoa.
Every phone number in Samoa starts with +685 when you call it from another country. From the US, dial 011 685, then the full number.
- Time there
- Apia timeSamoa Standard Time, UTC+13, no daylight saving
- From the US or Canada
- 011 685 72 12345
- From the UK and most of Europe
- 00 685 72 12345
- From Australia
- 0011 685 72 12345
- From any mobile phone
- +685 72 12345
- Inside Samoa
- 72 12345
- Mobile numbers
- 7 to 10 digits after +685
- Landlines
- 5 to 6 digits after +685, such as +685 2XXXX in Apia
- Toll-free numbers
- Start with 800
Check a +685 number to see whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Pick the country, enter the number without the +685, and the free check shows whether it is valid and whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Mobile numbers in Samoa start with 71, 72, 73, 75, 76, 77, 78, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87 or 89, and this table shows which networks first issued each start.
| At home | From abroad | First issued by |
|---|---|---|
| 71 | +685 71 | Vodafone |
| 72 | +685 72 | Digicel |
| 73 | +685 73 | Digicel |
| 75 | +685 75 | Vodafone |
| 76 | +685 76 | Vodafone |
| 77 | +685 77 | Digicel |
| 78 | +685 78 | Digicel |
| 83 | +685 83 | Digicel |
| 84 | +685 84 | Digicel |
| 85 | +685 85 | Digicel |
| 86 | +685 86 | Digicel |
| 87 | +685 87 | Digicel |
Vodafone started 71, 75 and 76 and Digicel started 72, 73, 77, 78, 83, 84, 85, 86 and 87. People keep their number when they switch networks, so the start shows where a number began. Our free number portability lookup shows the network it is on today.
3 landline areas cover Samoa, from 2 in Apia to 5 in Savaii.
| At home | From abroad | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 2, 3, 6 | +685 2, +685 3, +685 6 | Apia |
| 4 | +685 4 | Upolu Rural |
| 5 | +685 5 | Savaii |
In Samoa, the phone number format for apps and SMS gateways is +685 followed by the full number.
| Written | Example | Where you see it |
|---|---|---|
| At home | 72 12345 | Business cards, local ads |
| International | +685 72 12345 | Websites, email signatures |
| E.164 | +6857212345 | APIs, SMS gateways, CRMs |
A missed call from a +685 number you don't know can be a one-ring scam, so check it before calling back.
One-ring scams call once and hang up, hoping you call back a line that bills you international or premium rates.
- Don't call back an international number you don't know. A real caller leaves a message or sends a text.
- Check the number in the box above. A number that is not a working mobile or landline in Samoa is a warning sign.
- Hang up on anyone who wants gift cards, crypto or a wire transfer, or asks you to read out a code that was just texted to you.
- Report it at reportfraud.ftc.gov, and see the FCC's guide to one-ring scams.
The codes next to +685 belong to other countries, so one wrong digit reaches a different place.
These are the questions people ask most about +685.
Which country uses the +685 country code?
Samoa. Every phone number there starts with +685 when it is dialed from abroad.
How do I call Samoa from the US?
Dial 011, then 685, then the full number. A mobile number written 72 12345 at home is dialed 011 685 72 12345 from the US, or +685 72 12345 from any mobile phone.
Is +685 the same as 00685?
Yes. 00 is the exit code used in most of the world, and the + on a mobile phone stands in for whatever exit code your network uses. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011 instead.
How many digits is a phone number in Samoa?
A mobile number has 7 to 10 digits after +685, written 72 12345 at home. A landline has 5 to 6 digits, written 2XXXX at home.
What are the area codes in Samoa?
2, 3, 6 for Apia, 4 for Upolu Rural and 5 for Savaii. From abroad, drop the leading digit and put +685 in front.
What time is it in Samoa?
Samoa is on Samoa Standard Time, UTC+13, all year. It does not use daylight saving time.
How do I check a +685 number that called me?
Enter it in the box above. The free check shows whether it is a valid number from Samoa and whether it is a mobile, a landline or a VoIP line, which helps you spot a one-ring scam before you call back.
Sources: Google's libphonenumber numbering data for lengths, mobile starts, area code places, first-issuing networks and time zones, as of September 24, 2026; the ITU list of country codes.