033 area code — Nuuk
In Greenland, the area code 033 covers Nuuk. Numbers are written internationally as +299 33.
* Greenland spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call Nuuk
- From abroad
- +299 33 XXX XXXX
- Within Greenland
- 033 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +299
About the 033 area code
When you see a number beginning +299 33, it belongs to Nuuk: the 299 is Greenland's country calling code and 33 is the area code.
Area codes like 033 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local Greenland number. To actually receive an SMS on a Greenland number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Nuuk?
Nuuk uses the area code 033, written internationally as +299 33.
How do I call Nuuk from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +299 33, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Nuuk?
Nuuk is in the America/Danmarkshavn time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 033 a mobile or a landline code?
033 is a geographic (landline) area code for Nuuk. Mobile numbers in Greenland use their own separate prefixes.