Tuvalu Country Code

How do I dial mobiles vs landlines in Tuvalu

Tuvalu’s country calling code is +688, and its phone numbers are short by global standards. According to Tuvalu’s official numbering plan, the minimum length is 5 digits and the maximum is 7 digits (excluding the country code). That means when you call from abroad, you simply dial +688 and then the full local number exactly as given—there’s no trunk “0” to drop. For most landlines (fixed telephony), Tuvalu uses 5-digit geographic numbers where the first two digits act like an “atoll/area prefix,” followed by a 3-digit subscriber number (example format: +688 20 XXX). 

Mobile dialing in Tuvalu is also straightforward: you still dial +688 plus the full mobile number, but mobile blocks can be 6 or 7 digits depending on the network generation. The ITU numbering plan assigns mobile ranges to Tuvalu Telecom (Tuvalu Telecommunications Corporation, TTC) as 90XXXX (6 digits, 2G/GSM), 70XXXXX (7 digits, 3G/UMTS), and 71XXXXX (7 digits, 4G/LTE). So a mobile may look like +688 90 XXXX or +688 71 XXXXX. The best practice for your site is to tell users to store Tuvalu numbers in E.164 format (+688 …) so the same saved contact works from anywhere. 

What are the emergency numbers in Tuvalu

Emergency numbers in Tuvalu are often listed as Police: 911, Ambulance: 999, and Fire: 000. Some sources also describe 911 as a general emergency number in Tuvalu, so if one number doesn’t connect, try the service-specific line.