02 area code — Atafu Atoll
In Tokelau, the area code 02 covers Atafu Atoll. Numbers are written internationally as +690 2.
How to call Atafu Atoll
- From abroad
- +690 2 XXX XXXX
- Within Tokelau
- 02 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +690
About the 02 area code
When you see a number beginning +690 2, it belongs to Atafu Atoll: the 690 is Tokelau's country calling code and 2 is the area code.
Area codes like 02 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 Tokelau number. To actually receive an SMS on a Tokelau number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Atafu Atoll?
Atafu Atoll uses the area code 02, written internationally as +690 2.
How do I call Atafu Atoll from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +690 2, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Atafu Atoll?
Atafu Atoll is in the Pacific/Fakaofo time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 02 a mobile or a landline code?
02 is a geographic (landline) area code for Atafu Atoll. Mobile numbers in Tokelau use their own separate prefixes.