Area Code 94 – Ilulissat
The phone area code for Ilulissat is 94 (international format +29994). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Ilulissat
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The area code 94 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Ilulissat, located on the western coast of Greenland, approximately 350 km north of the Arctic Circle. Ilulissat is the third-largest settlement in Greenland and serves as the administrative center of the Avannaata Kommunia, one of the country's five municipalities. The code covers the town itself and its immediate surroundings, including the Ilulissat Icefjord area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Dialing Formats and Number Structure
In Greenland, the national significant number (NSN) is eight digits long, with the first two digits representing the geographic area code. For Ilulissat, the local number format is 94 XX XX when dialed domestically. From abroad, callers must use the international format: +299 94 XX XX (or +29994XXXXXX when dialing without spaces). The Greenlandic numbering plan follows ITU-T E.164, and the country code is +299.
Calling Instructions
- Local callers (within Greenland): Dial the eight-digit number directly, e.g., 94 12 34.
- International callers: Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries), then the Greenland country code +299, followed by the area code and subscriber number: +299 94 12 34.
- Callers from Greenland to other countries: Dial 00 followed by the destination country code and number.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
Greenland's numbering plan is administered by the Telecommunication Regulatory Authority of Greenland. Currently, there are no overlay codes in use; each geographic area has a unique two-digit code. However, as the country's telecommunications infrastructure evolves, including the expansion of VoIP and mobile services, the regulator may introduce additional dialing procedures. For now, the 94 code remains exclusively geographic, and subscribers cannot port their numbers to other geographic areas without changing their NDC.
Practical Information for Callers
Ilulissat is a popular tourist destination, known for its icebergs and dog sledding. If you are planning to contact businesses, hotels, or local services in Ilulissat, ensure you use the correct international prefix for your country. For example, from the United States or Canada, dial 011 299 94 XX XX; from the United Kingdom, dial 00 299 94 XX XX. Always verify the number with the recipient, as Greenlandic numbers may be listed with or without the leading +299.