691 Country Code: Micronesia (+691)
Country code 691 (+691) belongs to Micronesia. Micronesia uses the international dialing code +691, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is FM.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +691 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 00691 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 691 (from the US and Canada), 0011 691 (from Australia), or the bare 691. All refer to the same Micronesia country code. Note: 691 is not a US area code — US area codes are also 3 digits but +691 is the international dialing code for Micronesia, not a domestic US destination.
Below you will find the number format, trunk prefix, major city area codes, and dialing facts specific to Micronesia (+691).
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Did You Get a Call from +691? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +691 followed by more digits is originating from Micronesia. The caller is dialing you from a Micronesia-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a Micronesia carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +691:
- -Family or friends in Micronesia calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at Micronesia-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a Micronesia call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +691 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
Micronesia Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Micronesia does not use a trunk prefix, so domestic and international formats are effectively the same — just prepend +691.
Calling Micronesia Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to Micronesia come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the country code itself: Micronesia uses +691 with no trunk prefix to remove, so you dial it as-is. The most frequent error is adding a leading 0 by habit — there is none in the Micronesia number plan.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — Micronesia numbers may have variable formatting depending on the carrier and city, so confirm the area code with the recipient before dialing. The third is dialing during off-hours — Micronesia uses local business hours and consumer phones are usually answered between 8 AM and 9 PM local time. The fourth and most expensive mistake is assuming your US carrier's WiFi calling feature makes the call cheap. It does not — see WiFi calling vs VoIP for international calls for why.
For scam-call awareness: +691 is the legitimate Micronesia country code, and most unsolicited calls from +691 numbers are legitimate calls from Micronesia-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +691 number claims to be from a US government agency, your bank, or the IRS, hang up and call the agency back on its published number. Real authorities never demand payment over the phone.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Micronesia Country Code
Which country is country code 691?
Country code 691 belongs to Micronesia. The full international dialing code is +691, also written as 00691 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 691 from the US and Canada, or +691 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for Micronesia?
+691 is the international dialing code for Micronesia, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is FM. Equivalent forms — 00691, 011 691, +691, and 691 — all refer to the same Micronesia country code.
Is 691 a US area code?
No. 691 is the international country code for Micronesia, not a US area code. US area codes are also 3 digits but they are domestic North American Numbering Plan codes — to reach Micronesia from the US, dial +691 or 011 691 followed by the local number.
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