Greenland is a large and remote country, making access to essential services difficult for some.
To ensure that you are well-equipped for any eventuality, here is a list of useful phone numbers and services that you can reach out to:
Emergency Services (Police, Fire, and Medical assistance) – 112
Number information – 118
Aasiaat Radio – 130
Weather Forecast (Greenlandic) – 153
Weather Forecast (Danish) – 154
Greenland Tourism: (+299) 34 28 21
Telephone numbers in Greenland
The country code for Greenland is +299, and the International Call Prefix (or Trunk Prefix) is 00.
To call any phone number in Greenland, dial the following:
yy (area code in Greenland) xx xx.
If you are outside of Greenland and calling a Greenland number, dial the following:
+299 yy xx xx.
00 is the International Direct Dialing code.
The Area codes in Greenland by municipality:
In Sermersooq:
Nuuk – (+299) 31 to 37, but usually 34.
In Sermersooq (south-west):
Paamiut – (+299) 68
Ivittuut – (+299) 69
In Sermersooq (east):
Tasiilaq – (+299) 98
Ittoqqortoormiit – (+299) 99
In Kujalleq:
Nanortalik – (+299) 61
Qaqortoq – (+299) 64
Narsaq – (+299) 66
In Qeqqata:
Maniitsoq – (+299) 81
Kangerlussuaq – (+299) 84
Sisimiut – (+299) 85 or 86
In Qeqertalik:
Kangaatsiaq – (+299) 87
Aasiaat – (+299) 89
Qasigiannguit – (+299) 91
Qeqertarsuaq – (+299) 92
In Avannaata:
Ilulissat – (+299) 94
Uummannaq – (+299) 95
Upernavik – (+299) 96
Qaanaaq – (+299) 97
In conclusion
Access to essential services during your stay in Greenland can help you enjoy a safe and stress-free experience.
Be sure to save the above numbers or note them for easy reference.
I hope you won’t use the number 112, but just in case, it’s always better to be safe than sorry!
Contact the tourism hotline if you doubt any of the numbers or services Greenland offers.
Oh, and if you want to contact me, click here!
Have a great stay in Greenland!
