The +692 country code is for the Republic of the Marshall Islands, a scattered chain of 29 coral atolls and 5 single islands in the central Pacific Ocean. If you see a phone number starting with +692, it originates from somewhere in the Marshall Islands — most likely the capital, Majuro, or the US military base on Kwajalein Atoll.
The Marshall Islands has a small population of around 42,000 people, but its diaspora in the United States is roughly equal in size. Under the Compact of Free Association (COFA) with the US, Marshallese citizens can live and work in America without a visa. This has created large communities in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Hawaii that regularly call home to family on the atolls.
Below is everything you need to dial +692 correctly, including number formats, time zone differences, and common mistakes that trip up first-time callers.
Quick answer: The Marshall Islands country code is +692. Phone numbers are 7 digits with no area codes. There is no trunk prefix. Dial +692 followed by the 7-digit local number. Example: +692 625-1234.
How to call Marshall Islands: quick reference
Marshall Islands numbers have no area codes, so the format is the same regardless of which atoll you are calling. Just add the international access code for your country, then 692, then the 7-digit number.
| Calling from | Dialing format |
|---|---|
| US/Canada mobile | +692 [local number] |
| US/Canada landline | 011-692-[local number] |
| Australia | 0011-692-[local number] |
| Japan | 010-692-[local number] |
| Fiji | 00-692-[local number] |
| CallSky app | +692 [local number] |
Understanding Marshall Islands phone numbers
All Marshall Islands phone numbers are 7 digits long. The country does not use area codes — every number is dialed the same way regardless of location.
Number format
The international format is +692 XXX-XXXX. Locally, people just dial the 7-digit number directly. There is no trunk prefix (no leading 0).
Landline numbers
Landline numbers in the Marshall Islands typically begin with 625 (Majuro) or 329 (Ebeye/Kwajalein). These are fixed-line services operated by the National Telecommunications Authority (NTA). Landline coverage is limited to the more populated atolls.
Mobile numbers
Mobile numbers generally begin with 235, 455, or 456. NTA operates the mobile network. Coverage is concentrated on Majuro and Ebeye, with limited or no service on the outer atolls.
Number examples
| Type | Local format | International format |
|---|---|---|
| Majuro landline | 625-1234 | +692 625-1234 |
| Ebeye landline | 329-1234 | +692 329-1234 |
| Mobile | 235-1234 | +692 235-1234 |
Mobile carriers in Marshall Islands
The Marshall Islands has a single telecommunications provider. Unlike most Pacific nations where competition has driven prices down, the Marshall Islands remains a one-carrier market.
NTA (National Telecommunications Authority)
NTA is the state-owned telecom operator and the only provider of landline, mobile, and internet services in the Marshall Islands. It operates both GSM and 4G LTE mobile networks, though 4G is limited to Majuro. NTA also provides satellite phone services for outer atolls that lack cell towers.
Because NTA is the sole operator, there is no number portability and no choice between carriers. If you are calling a Marshall Islands number, it is going through NTA's network.
Internet and connectivity
The Marshall Islands connects to the global internet through a submarine cable (HANTRU-1) linking Majuro to Kwajalein and onward. Bandwidth is limited and internet speeds are slow compared to most countries. Many residents rely on mobile data rather than fixed broadband.
Don't confuse +692 with nearby codes
Several Pacific island nations have country codes in the 68x and 69x range, and they are easy to mix up if you are not paying attention.
| Code | Country | How to tell apart |
|---|---|---|
| +692 | Marshall Islands | 7-digit numbers, 692 is the one you want |
| +691 | Micronesia (FSM) | One digit off — also 7-digit numbers |
| +686 | Kiribati | 8-digit numbers, sole carrier ATHKL |
| +680 | Palau | 7-digit numbers, another COFA nation |
| +688 | Tuvalu | 5-digit numbers |
The most common mix-up is between +692 (Marshall Islands) and +691 (Micronesia). Both are COFA nations in the same part of the Pacific, both use 7-digit numbers, and their country codes differ by a single digit. Double-check before dialing.
Time zone considerations
The Marshall Islands uses MHT (Marshall Islands Time), which is UTC+12 year-round. There is no daylight saving time.
This puts the Marshall Islands 17 hours ahead of US Eastern Time and 20 hours ahead of US Pacific Time. In practice, calling from the US mainland means you are almost always calling the next calendar day in the Marshall Islands.
| Time in Majuro (MHT) | US Eastern | US Pacific | Australia (AEST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM (Mon) | 4:00 PM (Sun) | 1:00 PM (Sun) | 7:00 AM (Mon) |
| 12:00 PM (Mon) | 7:00 PM (Sun) | 4:00 PM (Sun) | 10:00 AM (Mon) |
| 6:00 PM (Mon) | 1:00 AM (Mon) | 10:00 PM (Sun) | 4:00 PM (Mon) |
The best window for calling from the US is late afternoon or evening US time, which catches morning hours in the Marshall Islands. From Australia, the time difference is only 2 hours.
Communication in Marshall Islands
Business hours and government offices
Government offices and businesses in the Marshall Islands generally operate Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM MHT. The US military base on Kwajalein (USAG-KA) runs on its own schedule and has its own phone system, though calls to Ebeye go through the civilian NTA network.
Call quality
Call quality to Majuro is generally acceptable, though not as consistent as calls to larger Pacific nations like Fiji. Calls to Ebeye/Kwajalein are similar in quality. Reaching outer atolls by phone is difficult — many have no cell towers and rely on satellite phones or HF radio.
Messaging alternatives
Mobile data and internet are available on Majuro but speeds are slow and data plans are expensive by global standards. Facebook Messenger is the most popular messaging app in the Marshall Islands. Many Marshallese families coordinate calls through Messenger and then use voice calling for longer conversations.
The Marshall Islands diaspora
Where Marshallese live abroad
The Compact of Free Association (COFA), signed in 1986, allows Marshallese citizens to live and work in the United States without a visa. An estimated 30,000–40,000 Marshallese now live in the US, with the largest concentrations in:
- Springdale and northwest Arkansas — the largest Marshallese community outside the Pacific, estimated at over 15,000 people
- Enid and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma — second-largest concentration, several thousand residents
- Honolulu, Hawaii — historically the first stop for Marshallese migrants moving to the mainland
- Salem, Oregon and parts of Washington state
Why they call home
Family ties are strong in Marshallese culture, and most migrants maintain close contact with relatives on the atolls. Common reasons for calling include coordinating financial support (remittances are a major part of the Marshall Islands economy), family events like first birthdays and funerals, and checking on elderly relatives. Many families call weekly or more often.
The time zone gap between Arkansas (Central Time) and Majuro (UTC+12) makes scheduling calls tricky — there is an 18-hour difference. Most families settle into a routine of calling on weekend evenings US time, which is Monday morning in the Marshall Islands.
Dialing examples
Calling a Majuro landline from the US
Your friend's office number in Majuro is 625-3456. From your US mobile, dial +692 625-3456. From a US landline, dial 011-692-625-3456.
Calling a mobile number from Australia
You need to reach a Marshallese mobile number: 235-7890. From Australia, dial 0011-692-235-7890. From an Australian mobile, you can also dial +692 235-7890.
Calling Ebeye from Japan
The number in Ebeye is 329-2345. From Japan, dial 010-692-329-2345. From a Japanese mobile, dial +692 329-2345.
Calling from within the Marshall Islands
If you are already in the Marshall Islands and calling another local number, just dial the 7-digit number directly: 625-3456. There is no trunk prefix or area code to add.
Common mistakes to avoid
Confusing +692 with +691
The Marshall Islands (+692) and Micronesia (+691) are both COFA nations in the central Pacific with 7-digit phone numbers. Their country codes are one digit apart. If your call connects but the person on the other end is confused, check that you dialed 692 and not 691.
Forgetting the time zone gap
The Marshall Islands is UTC+12, which is almost a full day ahead of the US mainland. Calling at 9 AM Eastern Time means it is 2 AM the next day in Majuro. Many callers accidentally wake people up because they underestimate how far ahead Majuro is.
Expecting cell coverage on outer atolls
NTA's mobile network only covers Majuro and Ebeye. If the person you are trying to reach is on an outer atoll like Jaluit, Mili, or Arno, they may not have cell service. Outer atoll residents often travel to Majuro to make and receive calls, or use satellite phones if available.
Adding a trunk prefix that does not exist
Some callers instinctively dial 0 before the local number because that is what they do in their home country. The Marshall Islands has no trunk prefix. Dial +692 followed directly by the 7-digit number — do not add a 0.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What country uses the +692 country code?
The +692 country code belongs to the Republic of the Marshall Islands, a chain of 29 coral atolls and 5 single islands in the central Pacific Ocean. The capital is Majuro.
How do I call Marshall Islands from the US?
From a US mobile, dial +692 followed by the 7-digit local number. From a US landline, dial 011-692 followed by the 7-digit number. Example: +692 625-1234 or 011-692-625-1234.
How many digits are in a Marshall Islands phone number?
Marshall Islands phone numbers are 7 digits long. There are no area codes. The full international format is +692 plus 7 digits, for a total of 10 digits including the country code.
What time zone is the Marshall Islands in?
The Marshall Islands uses MHT (Marshall Islands Time), which is UTC+12 year-round with no daylight saving time. When it is noon in Majuro on Monday, it is 4 PM Sunday in New York and 1 PM Sunday in Los Angeles.
Can Marshallese in the US call home cheaply?
Yes. CallSky offers calls to the Marshall Islands from $0.45/min with no subscription. This is useful for the large Marshallese communities in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Hawaii who call family on the atolls regularly.
Need to call other Pacific islands? Check our guides for Kiribati (+686), Micronesia (+691), and Nauru (+674).