096 area code — Upernavik
In Greenland, the area code 096 covers Upernavik. Numbers are written internationally as +299 96.
* Greenland spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call Upernavik
- From abroad
- +299 96 XXX XXXX
- Within Greenland
- 096 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +299
About the 096 area code
When you see a number beginning +299 96, it belongs to Upernavik: the 299 is Greenland's country calling code and 96 is the area code.
Area codes like 096 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 Upernavik?
Upernavik uses the area code 096, written internationally as +299 96.
How do I call Upernavik from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +299 96, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Upernavik?
Upernavik is in the America/Danmarkshavn time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 096 a mobile or a landline code?
096 is a geographic (landline) area code for Upernavik. Mobile numbers in Greenland use their own separate prefixes.