How to call South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands using the international calling code +500 and area code.
Dial your exit code
Enter the international access code for your country (e.g. 011 in the US, 00 in Europe).
Enter the country code +500
Dial +500 when calling from outside South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.
Add the local phone number
Enter the local number without the leading zero.
Mobile example
+500 XXX XXX XXX
Dial the country code, then the full mobile number.
Landline example
+500 XX XXXX XXXX
Include the area code if applicable. Omit any leading 0.
The calling code for South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is +500. To call, start with your international access code, then dial +500 followed by the local number.
In South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, the main languages spoken are English.
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands uses the following time zone: Atlantic/South_Georgia. Make sure to check local time before placing your call.
No app download is necessary. You can call numbers in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands directly from your browser using DialBridge. Just enter the South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands phone number (+500) to get started.
A typical mobile number format is: +500 123 456 789. Remember to omit any leading zero from the local number.
Best times to call are typically 9 AM – 5 PM local time in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. Avoid early morning (before 8 AM) or late evening (after 9 PM).