085 area code — Sisimiut
In Greenland, the area code 085 covers Sisimiut. Numbers are written internationally as +299 85.
* Greenland spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call Sisimiut
- From abroad
- +299 85 XXX XXXX
- Within Greenland
- 085 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +299
About the 085 area code
When you see a number beginning +299 85, it belongs to Sisimiut: the 299 is Greenland's country calling code and 85 is the area code.
Area codes like 085 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 Sisimiut?
Sisimiut uses the area code 085, written internationally as +299 85.
How do I call Sisimiut from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +299 85, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Sisimiut?
Sisimiut is in the America/Danmarkshavn time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 085 a mobile or a landline code?
085 is a geographic (landline) area code for Sisimiut. Mobile numbers in Greenland use their own separate prefixes.