Area Code 98 – Tasiilaq
The phone area code for Tasiilaq is 98 (international format +29998). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Tasiilaq
Geographic Overview
The area code 98 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Tasiilaq, located on the southeastern coast of Greenland. Tasiilaq, formerly known as Angmagssalik, is the largest community in the Sermersooq municipality and serves as a regional hub for the Ammassalik Island area. The code covers the town itself and its immediate surroundings, including the nearby settlement of Kulusuk, which is known for its airport.
Dialing Formats
When calling a fixed-line number in Tasiilaq from abroad, the international format is +299 98 XX XX. From within Greenland, you would dial 98 XX XX (omitting the country code). Local calls within Tasiilaq do not require an area code; you can dial the five-digit subscriber number directly. However, when calling from another Greenlandic region, you must include the area code.
Number Structure
Greenlandic fixed-line numbers are typically eight digits long when including the country code, but the national significant number (NSN) consists of seven digits: the two-digit area code followed by a five-digit subscriber number. For Tasiilaq, numbers are formatted as 98 XX XX (seven digits).
Caller Instructions
International callers: Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 or +), then the country code 299, followed by the area code 98 and the subscriber number. For example, to call a Tasiilaq number 12 34 5, you would dial +299 98 12 34 5.
Domestic callers outside Tasiilaq: Dial 98 followed by the five-digit subscriber number. For example, 98 12 34 5.
Local callers within Tasiilaq: Simply dial the five-digit subscriber number, e.g., 12 34 5.
Technical Considerations
Greenland's telecommunications network is operated primarily by Tusass (formerly TELE Greenland). Fixed-line services in Tasiilaq are delivered via a combination of copper and fiber infrastructure, with satellite backhaul for connectivity to the rest of the world. As of recent years, VoIP and mobile services have expanded, but the geographic code 98 remains associated with fixed-line services in this remote region. When dialing from a mobile phone, you may need to include the area code even for local calls, depending on your carrier's settings.
It is important to note that Greenland does not use trunk prefixes like '0' for domestic long-distance calls; the area code is dialed directly. Also, there are no overlay codes in Greenland, so the 98 code is unique to Tasiilaq.