688 Country Code: Tuvalu (+688)
Country code 688 (+688) belongs to Tuvalu. Tuvalu uses the international dialing code +688, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is TV.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +688 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 00688 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 688 (from the US and Canada), 0011 688 (from Australia), or the bare 688. All refer to the same Tuvalu country code. Note: 688 is not a US area code — US area codes are also 3 digits but +688 is the international dialing code for Tuvalu, not a domestic US destination.
Below you will find the number format, trunk prefix, major city area codes, and dialing facts specific to Tuvalu (+688).
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Did You Get a Call from +688? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +688 followed by more digits is originating from Tuvalu. The caller is dialing you from a Tuvalu-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a Tuvalu carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +688:
- -Family or friends in Tuvalu calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at Tuvalu-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a Tuvalu call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +688 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
Tuvalu Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Tuvalu does not use a trunk prefix, so domestic and international formats are effectively the same — just prepend +688.
Calling Tuvalu Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to Tuvalu come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the country code itself: Tuvalu uses +688 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 Tuvalu number plan.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — Tuvalu 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 — Tuvalu 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: +688 is the legitimate Tuvalu country code, and most unsolicited calls from +688 numbers are legitimate calls from Tuvalu-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +688 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: Tuvalu Country Code
Which country is country code 688?
Country code 688 belongs to Tuvalu. The full international dialing code is +688, also written as 00688 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 688 from the US and Canada, or +688 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for Tuvalu?
+688 is the international dialing code for Tuvalu, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is TV. Equivalent forms — 00688, 011 688, +688, and 688 — all refer to the same Tuvalu country code.
Is 688 a US area code?
No. 688 is the international country code for Tuvalu, not a US area code. US area codes are also 3 digits but they are domestic North American Numbering Plan codes — to reach Tuvalu from the US, dial +688 or 011 688 followed by the local number.
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