+688 is the country code for Tuvalu.
Every phone number in Tuvalu starts with +688 when you call it from another country. From the US, dial 011 688, then the full number.
- Time there
- Funafuti timeTuvalu Time, UTC+12, no daylight saving
- From the US or Canada
- 011 688 90 1234
- From the UK and most of Europe
- 00 688 90 1234
- From Australia
- 0011 688 90 1234
- From any mobile phone
- +688 90 1234
- Inside Tuvalu
- 90 1234
- Mobile numbers
- 6 to 7 digits after +688, starting 70, 71 or 90
- Landlines
- 5 digits after +688, such as +688 20 XXX in Funafuti
Check a +688 number to see whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Pick the country, enter the number without the +688, and the free check shows whether it is valid and whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
9 landline areas cover Tuvalu, from 20 in Funafuti to 29 in Vaitupu.
| At home | From abroad | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | +688 20 | Funafuti |
| 22 | +688 22 | Niulakita |
| 23 | +688 23 | Nui |
| 24 | +688 24 | Nukufetau |
| 25 | +688 25 | Nukulaelae |
| 26 | +688 26 | Nanumea |
| 27 | +688 27 | Nanumaga |
| 28 | +688 28 | Niutao |
| 29 | +688 29 | Vaitupu |
In Tuvalu, the phone number format for apps and SMS gateways is +688 followed by the full number.
| Written | Example | Where you see it |
|---|---|---|
| At home | 90 1234 | Business cards, local ads |
| International | +688 90 1234 | Websites, email signatures |
| E.164 | +688901234 | APIs, SMS gateways, CRMs |
A missed call from a +688 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 Tuvalu 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 +688 belong to other countries, so one wrong digit reaches a different place.
These are the questions people ask most about +688.
Which country uses the +688 country code?
Tuvalu. Every phone number there starts with +688 when it is dialed from abroad.
How do I call Tuvalu from the US?
Dial 011, then 688, then the full number. A mobile number written 90 1234 at home is dialed 011 688 90 1234 from the US, or +688 90 1234 from any mobile phone.
Is +688 the same as 00688?
Yes. 00 is the exit code used in Tuvalu and 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 Tuvalu?
A mobile number has 6 to 7 digits after +688, written 90 1234 at home. A landline has 5 digits, written 20 XXX at home.
What are the area codes in Tuvalu?
20 for Funafuti, 22 for Niulakita, 23 for Nui, 24 for Nukufetau, 25 for Nukulaelae, 26 for Nanumea, 27 for Nanumaga, 28 for Niutao and 29 for Vaitupu. From abroad, drop the leading digit and put +688 in front.
What time is it in Tuvalu?
Tuvalu is on Tuvalu Time, UTC+12, all year. It does not use daylight saving time.
How do I check a +688 number that called me?
Enter it in the box above. The free check shows whether it is a valid number from Tuvalu 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.