028 area code — Niutao
028 is the local dialing code used in Niutao, Tuvalu. Numbers are written internationally as +688 28.
How to call Niutao
- From abroad
- +688 28 XXX XXXX
- Within Tuvalu
- 028 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +688
About the 028 area code
A full number here takes the form +688 28 XXX XXXX — the 28 identifies Niutao within Tuvalu's numbering plan.
Area codes like 028 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 Tuvalu number. To actually receive an SMS on a Tuvalu number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Niutao?
Niutao uses the area code 028, written internationally as +688 28.
How do I call Niutao from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +688 28, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Niutao?
Niutao is in the Pacific/Funafuti time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 028 a mobile or a landline code?
028 is a geographic (landline) area code for Niutao. Mobile numbers in Tuvalu use their own separate prefixes.