There are two types of public phones in Iceland, coin operated and card operated. If you are planning to use a foreign phone card in Iceland you can check its validity by calling operator 115 or information 114. Icelandic phone cards are available for ISK 500 at post offices and telephone stations around the country. When dialling direct, the code is always 00, then the country code, area code and telephone number in succession. Direct calls can be made to all parts of Iceland.
All telephone numbers are seven digits.
When calling a mobile telephone the prefix is 85 all over the country and also when dialling from overseas. Direct long-distance calls can be made to Europe and the USA by dialling 00 followed by the country code, the area code and the telephone number you wish to reach. If assistance is required, dial 114 for information and 115 to place a call. Coin and card-operated public phones may be found at post offices and telephone exchanges throughout the country. Phone charges vary according on the time of day when calling within Iceland, and rates are lower at weekends.