Tokelau Country Code

How do I dial mobiles vs landlines in Tokelau

Tokelau’s country calling code is +690. When calling Tokelau from abroad, dial your international exit code (or press +), then 690, then the local Tokelau number. Tokelau does not use a national trunk prefix like “0”, so you generally don’t add or remove any leading digits—just dial the number exactly as provided after +690. Official ITU numbering-plan updates also show Tokelau numbers can be short (some service codes are only 3 digits) and subscriber ranges can vary, so it’s best to publish numbers in full international format (+690 …) and keep spacing purely cosmetic. 

Tokelau’s key difference between landlines vs mobiles is the leading digits, not the dialing steps. Fixed/“geographic service” numbers are allocated by atoll-based leading digits—modern ranges commonly start with 22, 23, or 24. Mobile ranges are allocated under 72, 73, and 74, with Teletok (Tokelau Telecommunications Corporation) operating as the local/only provider of fixed and wireless services. In older systems, Tokelau used 4-digit atoll/service blocks (e.g., Atafu under 2XXX; Fakaofo 3XXX; Nukunonu 4XXX) and later expanded the plan; if someone gives you an older-looking number, ask for the updated +690 format or verify the current digits with the caller. 

What are the emergency numbers in Tokelau

For emergencies in Tokelau, the travel-advice guidance published by the UK government lists 999 for ambulance, fire, and police (and notes Tokelau has no hospitals or ambulance services).