068 area code — Østfold/Akershus
In Norway, the area code 068 covers Østfold/Akershus. Numbers are written internationally as +47 68.
How to call Østfold/Akershus
- From abroad
- +47 68 XXX XXXX
- Within Norway
- 068 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +47
About the 068 area code
When you see a number beginning +47 68, it belongs to Østfold/Akershus: the 47 is Norway's country calling code and 68 is the area code.
Area codes like 068 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 Norway number. To actually receive an SMS on a Norway number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Østfold/Akershus?
Østfold/Akershus uses the area code 068, written internationally as +47 68.
How do I call Østfold/Akershus from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +47 68, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Østfold/Akershus?
Østfold/Akershus is in the Europe/Oslo time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 068 a mobile or a landline code?
068 is a geographic (landline) area code for Østfold/Akershus. Mobile numbers in Norway use their own separate prefixes.