Tokelau · +690 · Oceania

How to Call Tokelau (+690) from Abroad

Your complete guide to dialling Tokelau from Nukunonu to anywhere in the world — verified +690 country code, Pacific/Fakaofo time zone, Oceania region, ISO references, live local time and weather, plus a step-by-step walkthrough.

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Tokelau

2 Digit ISO

+690

Country Calling Code

TKL

3 Digit ISO

Capital

Nukunonu

Time zone

Pacific/Fakaofo

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Tokelau

+690

Capital

Nukunonu

Region

Oceania

Time zone

Pacific/Fakaofo

Coordinates

9.0° S, 171.9° W

ISO 3166-1

TK / TKL

Dial format

+690 [area] [number]

Current time in Nukunonu

—:—

Best time to call: 09:00 – 17:00 Fakaofo

Dialing guide

How to call Tokelau

A complete international number is built from four parts. Here's the anatomy and the dialling order.

Number anatomy

Exit prefix+

Country code690

Area / mobileXX

Subscriber numberXXX XXX

Final dialled number+690 XX XXX XXX

Valid E.164

Format follows ITU-T Recommendation E.164 the international public telecommunication numbering plan.

01Step 1 of 4

Start with the exit prefix

Press + on a mobile (hold the 0 key), or dial 00 from most countries / 011 from North America.

02Step 2 of 4

Add the Tokelau code

Dial +690. This identifies Tokelau on the global telephone network.

03Step 3 of 4

Enter the area or mobile prefix

Type the first part of the local number. Drop the leading 0 if there is one.

04Step 4 of 4

Finish with the subscriber number

The remaining digits route the call to the specific line in Nukunonu or elsewhere.

Tokelau country code +690 for WhatsApp

To call Tokelau on WhatsApp, save the number with +690 and no exit prefix — WhatsApp dials from your contacts, not a dial pad. Voice and video calls are free over data.

Save as +690 XX XXX XXX — use + not 00690Drop any leading 0 from the local numberOpen WhatsApp > New Chat > find contact > tap callFree over Wi-Fi or mobile data

Need an inbound Tokelau number?

TKOS provisions +690 DIDs and termination through direct carrier interconnects.

Talk to wholesale See Pricing

Call quality

Tips for clear & uninterrupted calls

Whether you're reaching Tokelau for business or family, three habits keep every conversation crystal clear and a clean route from TKOS handles the rest.

HD audio for Tokelau calls
Nukunonu is a Pacific-region destination — calls run 280–320ms round-trip and a wired headset with hardware echo cancellation handles the longer path better than earbuds.
Connection quality to Tokelau
Nukunonu is ~19,083 km away — latency runs 280–310ms. Use wired ethernet to eliminate Wi-Fi jitter on this long-haul path.
Best time to call Nukunonu
Schedule Tokelau calls during Nukunonu business hours — 09:00–17:00 Pacific/Fakaofo — your contact will be at their desk in a quiet space rather than taking the call on the move.

Country profile

Connecting you to Tokelau, one journey at a time.

Capital

Nukunonu

Population

1.6K

Area

12 km²

GDP (USD)

$1.50M

Currency

New Zealand Dollar (NZD $)

Languages

Tokelauan, English

Internet TLD

.tk

Drive side

Left-hand traffic

Latitude / Longitude

8.97°S / 171.86°W

Time zone

Pacific/Fakaofo

ISO 3166 codes

TK · TKL

From South Africa

Calling Tokelau from South Africa

Nukunonu is ~19,083 km away — trans-Pacific routes carry a premium, but TKOS still undercuts mobile carriers by 60–80%.

MethodRateQualityContract

TKOS VoIPLowestHD audioNone

SA mobile carrier3–8× higherStandardBundle required

Calling cardVariableCompressedActivation fee

See TKOS international rates

Why TKOS

Why call Tokelau with TKOS?

Built on top of every Tokelau (+690) route quality, price, and people you can reach.

HD voice routes to Tokelau

TKOS routes every Tokelau call through direct carrier interconnects, reaching Nukunonu with HD voice and minimal jitter (~280ms RTT).

Feature 01 / 03

Per-minute Tokelau rates

TKOS buys Tokelau termination in bulk, routing directly to Nukunonu — the savings go straight into your per-minute rate. Transparent per-minute rates for Tokelau (+690), no hidden fees.

Feature 02 / 03

Support aligned to Nukunonu hours

Your account manager covers Pacific/Fakaofo hours for Tokelau. Phone, email, and live chat — always online for Nukunonu routes, day or night.

Feature 03 / 03

FAQ

Questions about calling Tokelau, answered.

Everything a business or traveller needs to know before dialling Tokelau (+690). Can't find an answer? Our team is one click away.

Q1.What is the country code for Tokelau?

Tokelau's international calling code is +690. Dial it immediately after your exit prefix and before the local subscriber number whenever calling from outside Tokelau.

Q2.What is the best time to call Tokelau?

Monday–Friday, 9:00–11:00 AM TKT (UTC+13) is the window. Tokelau runs on Tokelau Time year-round — fixed at UTC+13. With a population of around 1,500 across three atolls and no airport, Tokelau has extremely limited commercial activity. Most administrative contact is handled through New Zealand (to which Tokelau is a dependent territory).

Q3.How do I call a number in Tokelau?

Tokelau numbers are 4 digits with no leading zero. Dial +690 then the 4-digit number. Calls connect via satellite link. A typical Tokelau number: +690 1234. Latency on calls is expected due to satellite routing.

Q4.Why won't my call to Tokelau connect?

Common causes include dialling the wrong exit code, keeping the leading 0, or missing digits in the subscriber number. Double-check the format: + 690 [area code without 0] [local number]. Also confirm your plan includes international dialling to Tokelau.

Q5.Does TKOS provide DIDs and termination in Tokelau?

TKOS provisions inbound DIDs and outbound voice termination in Tokelau (+690) through direct tier-1 carrier interconnects. Contact our wholesale team to confirm live coverage, geographic reach, and current rates.

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Tokelau · +690 · Oceania

How to Call Tokelau (+690) from Abroad

Get a Demo See Pricing

Live carrier coverage

100+ countries

500+ direct interconnects

Calling

Tokelau

+690

Live route

Nukunonu

Weather

HD voice signal

98%

Alpha-2

Alpha-3

TKL

TKOS direct route

🇹🇰

Tokelau

2 Digit ISO

+690

Country Calling Code

TKL

3 Digit ISO

Capital

Nukunonu

Time zone

Pacific/Fakaofo

Weather · Nukunonu

Humidity

Wind

Loading map

🇹🇰

Tokelau

+690

Capital

Nukunonu

Region

Oceania

Time zone

Pacific/Fakaofo

Coordinates

9.0° S, 171.9° W

ISO 3166-1

TK / TKL

Dial format

+690 [area] [number]

Current time in Nukunonu

—:—

Best time to call: 09:00 – 17:00 Fakaofo

Dialing guide

How to call Tokelau

A complete international number is built from four parts. Here's the anatomy and the dialling order.

Number anatomy

Exit prefix+

Country code690

Area / mobileXX

Subscriber numberXXX XXX

Final dialled number+690 XX XXX XXX

Valid E.164

Format follows ITU-T Recommendation E.164 the international public telecommunication numbering plan.

01Step 1 of 4

Start with the exit prefix

Press + on a mobile (hold the 0 key), or dial 00 from most countries / 011 from North America.

02Step 2 of 4

Add the Tokelau code

Dial +690. This identifies Tokelau on the global telephone network.

03Step 3 of 4

Enter the area or mobile prefix

Type the first part of the local number. Drop the leading 0 if there is one.

04Step 4 of 4

Finish with the subscriber number

The remaining digits route the call to the specific line in Nukunonu or elsewhere.

Tokelau country code +690 for WhatsApp

To call Tokelau on WhatsApp, save the number with +690 and no exit prefix — WhatsApp dials from your contacts, not a dial pad. Voice and video calls are free over data.

Save as +690 XX XXX XXX — use + not 00690Drop any leading 0 from the local numberOpen WhatsApp > New Chat > find contact > tap callFree over Wi-Fi or mobile data

Need an inbound Tokelau number?

TKOS provisions +690 DIDs and termination through direct carrier interconnects.

Talk to wholesale See Pricing

Call quality

Tips for clear & uninterrupted calls

Whether you're reaching Tokelau for business or family, three habits keep every conversation crystal clear and a clean route from TKOS handles the rest.

HD audio for Tokelau calls
Nukunonu is a Pacific-region destination — calls run 280–320ms round-trip and a wired headset with hardware echo cancellation handles the longer path better than earbuds.
Connection quality to Tokelau
Nukunonu is ~19,083 km away — latency runs 280–310ms. Use wired ethernet to eliminate Wi-Fi jitter on this long-haul path.
Best time to call Nukunonu
Schedule Tokelau calls during Nukunonu business hours — 09:00–17:00 Pacific/Fakaofo — your contact will be at their desk in a quiet space rather than taking the call on the move.

Country profile

Connecting you to Tokelau, one journey at a time.

Capital

Nukunonu

Population

1.6K

Area

12 km²

GDP (USD)

$1.50M

Currency

New Zealand Dollar (NZD $)

Languages

Tokelauan, English

Internet TLD

.tk

Drive side

Left-hand traffic

Latitude / Longitude

8.97°S / 171.86°W

Time zone

Pacific/Fakaofo

ISO 3166 codes

TK · TKL

From South Africa

Calling Tokelau from South Africa

Nukunonu is ~19,083 km away — trans-Pacific routes carry a premium, but TKOS still undercuts mobile carriers by 60–80%.

MethodRateQualityContract

TKOS VoIPLowestHD audioNone

SA mobile carrier3–8× higherStandardBundle required

Calling cardVariableCompressedActivation fee

See TKOS international rates

Why TKOS

Why call Tokelau with TKOS?

Built on top of every Tokelau (+690) route quality, price, and people you can reach.

HD voice routes to Tokelau

TKOS routes every Tokelau call through direct carrier interconnects, reaching Nukunonu with HD voice and minimal jitter (~280ms RTT).

Feature 01 / 03

Per-minute Tokelau rates

TKOS buys Tokelau termination in bulk, routing directly to Nukunonu — the savings go straight into your per-minute rate. Transparent per-minute rates for Tokelau (+690), no hidden fees.

Feature 02 / 03

Support aligned to Nukunonu hours

Your account manager covers Pacific/Fakaofo hours for Tokelau. Phone, email, and live chat — always online for Nukunonu routes, day or night.

Feature 03 / 03

FAQ

Questions about calling Tokelau, answered.

Everything a business or traveller needs to know before dialling Tokelau (+690). Can't find an answer? Our team is one click away.

Q1.What is the country code for Tokelau?

Tokelau's international calling code is +690. Dial it immediately after your exit prefix and before the local subscriber number whenever calling from outside Tokelau.

Q2.What is the best time to call Tokelau?

Q3.How do I call a number in Tokelau?

Q4.Why won't my call to Tokelau connect?

Q5.Does TKOS provide DIDs and termination in Tokelau?

Global directory

List of Country Codes

Find international dialing codes for every country. Click any country to get the full calling guide & tips.

All countries AZ

Get a Demo

Start calling Tokelau on the same carrier-grade network.

The route you pilot today is the route that carries your millionth minute to Tokelau (+690). No migration. No replatforming. No renegotiation.

Get a Demo See Pricing

Free trialNo card requiredPort numbers freeMonth-to-month billing

How to Call Tokelau (+690) from Abroad

How to call Tokelau

Start with the exit prefix

Add the Tokelau code

Enter the area or mobile prefix

Finish with the subscriber number

Tokelau country code +690 for WhatsApp

Tips for clear & uninterrupted calls

HD audio for Tokelau calls

Connection quality to Tokelau

Best time to call Nukunonu

Connecting you to Tokelau, one journey at a time.

Calling Tokelau from South Africa

Why call Tokelau with TKOS?

HD voice routes to Tokelau

Per-minute Tokelau rates

Support aligned to Nukunonu hours

Questions about calling Tokelau, answered.

List of Country Codes

Start calling Tokelau on the same carrier-grade network.

How to Call Tokelau (+690) from Abroad

How to call Tokelau

Start with the exit prefix

Add the Tokelau code

Enter the area or mobile prefix

Finish with the subscriber number

Tokelau country code +690 for WhatsApp

Tips for clear & uninterrupted calls

HD audio for Tokelau calls

Connection quality to Tokelau

Best time to call Nukunonu

Connecting you to Tokelau, one journey at a time.

Calling Tokelau from South Africa

Why call Tokelau with TKOS?

HD voice routes to Tokelau

Per-minute Tokelau rates

Support aligned to Nukunonu hours

Questions about calling Tokelau, answered.

List of Country Codes

Start calling Tokelau on the same carrier-grade network.