+690 is the country code for Tokelau.
Every phone number in Tokelau starts with +690 when you call it from another country. From the US, dial 011 690, then the full number.
- Time there
- Fakaofo timeTokelau Time, UTC+13, no daylight saving
- From the US or Canada
- 011 690 7290
- From the UK and most of Europe
- 00 690 7290
- From Australia
- 0011 690 7290
- From any mobile phone
- +690 7290
- Inside Tokelau
- 7290
- Mobile numbers
- 4 to 7 digits after +690, starting 72, 73 or 74
- Landlines
- 4 to 7 digits after +690, such as +690 2XXX in Atafu Atoll
Check a +690 number to see whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Pick the country, enter the number without the +690, and the free check shows whether it is valid and whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
3 landline areas cover Tokelau, from 2 in Atafu Atoll to 4 in Nakunonu Atoll.
| At home | From abroad | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | +690 2 | Atafu Atoll |
| 3 | +690 3 | Fakaofo Atoll |
| 4 | +690 4 | Nakunonu Atoll |
In Tokelau, the phone number format for apps and SMS gateways is +690 followed by the full number.
| Written | Example | Where you see it |
|---|---|---|
| At home | 7290 | Business cards, local ads |
| International | +690 7290 | Websites, email signatures |
| E.164 | +6907290 | APIs, SMS gateways, CRMs |
A missed call from a +690 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 Tokelau 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 +690 belong to other countries, so one wrong digit reaches a different place.
These are the questions people ask most about +690.
Which country uses the +690 country code?
Tokelau. Every phone number there starts with +690 when it is dialed from abroad.
How do I call Tokelau from the US?
Dial 011, then 690, then the full number. A mobile number written 7290 at home is dialed 011 690 7290 from the US, or +690 7290 from any mobile phone.
Is +690 the same as 00690?
Yes. 00 is the exit code used in Tokelau 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 Tokelau?
A mobile number has 4 to 7 digits after +690, written 7290 at home. A landline has 4 to 7 digits, written 2XXX at home.
What are the area codes in Tokelau?
2 for Atafu Atoll, 3 for Fakaofo Atoll and 4 for Nakunonu Atoll. From abroad, drop the leading digit and put +690 in front.
What time is it in Tokelau?
Tokelau is on Tokelau Time, UTC+13, all year. It does not use daylight saving time.
How do I check a +690 number that called me?
Enter it in the box above. The free check shows whether it is a valid number from Tokelau 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.