086 area code — Sisimiut
086 is the local dialing code used in Sisimiut, Greenland. Numbers are written internationally as +299 86.
* Greenland spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call Sisimiut
- From abroad
- +299 86 XXX XXXX
- Within Greenland
- 086 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +299
About the 086 area code
A full number here takes the form +299 86 XXX XXXX — the 86 identifies Sisimiut within Greenland's numbering plan.
Area codes like 086 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 086, written internationally as +299 86.
How do I call Sisimiut from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +299 86, 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 086 a mobile or a landline code?
086 is a geographic (landline) area code for Sisimiut. Mobile numbers in Greenland use their own separate prefixes.