Greenland
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Direct Answer
Greenland (GL / GRL / 304) is an autonomous territory of Denmark operating on a 230 V / 50 Hz electrical grid using Danish Type K and European Type C/E/F sockets. Traffic drives on the right (RHT). The official currency is the Danish Krone (DKK, kr.), calling code is +299, emergency dispatch is 112, and paper standard is ISO 216 A4.
Source: Government of Greenland (Naalakkersuisut) / Danish Standards (DS) / ISO 3166-1 · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Official English Name | Greenland ISO 3166-1 (Autonomous territory of Denmark) |
| Local Endonym | Kalaallit Nunaat (Grønland) |
| ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2 | GL |
| ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3 | GRL |
| ISO 3166-1 Numeric / UN M49 | 304 UN M49 (Code 021) |
| Country Calling Code | +299 ITU-T E.164 |
| International Exit Code (IDD) | 00 dial prefix for international calls |
| Internet ccTLD | .gl TELE Greenland Registry |
| Vehicle Registration Code | KN (or DK) Regional code |
| National Currency (ISO 4217) | Danish Krone (DKK, kr.) 100 Øre |
| Mains Electricity Standard | 230 V (±10%), 50 Hz Danish Standard DS 60884-2-D1 |
| Electrical Plug Sockets | Type K (DS Section 107-2-D1), Type C, Type E/F 10 A / 16 A, 250 V |
| Road Traffic Driving Side | Right-Hand Traffic (RHT / LHD) Greenlandic Traffic Code |
| Primary Measurement System | Metric (SI) Danish / Greenlandic Law |
| Standard Office Paper Format | ISO 216 A4 (210 × 297 mm) DS/EN ISO 216 |
| Standard Business Envelope | ISO 269 DL (110 × 220 mm) & C4 |
| Consolidated Emergency Number | 112 Police, Fire, Hospital dispatch |
| Postal Code Regex / Format | 4 Digits (NNNN, e.g. 3900 Nuuk) POST Greenland (Tusass) |
| Primary Time Zone (Nuuk) | UTC-2 (UTC-1 during European DST) Aligned with EU DST in 2023 |
| Date Format Standard | DD.MM.YYYY (or YYYY-MM-DD) Danish/Greenlandic standard |
| Number Radix / Separators | 1.234,56 kr. (Dot thousands, Comma decimal) Nordic Standard |
The March 2023 Time Zone Shift (UTC-3 → UTC-2)
On March 25, 2023, Greenland officially advanced its primary national time zone (encompassing Nuuk and over 95% of the population) from UTC-3 to UTC-2 (observing European Summer Time at UTC-1).
- Rationale: Reduced the time difference between Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark (Copenhagen) from 4 hours to 3 hours, facilitating European commercial flights and financial market trading.
Electrical Grid, Voltage & Plug Compatibility
- Nominal Grid Parameters: Operates on a single-phase standard of 230 V (±10%), 50 Hz.
- Plug & Socket Hardware: Type K (DS Section 107-2-D1), Type C, Type E/F. Uses European standard Type C (ungrounded 2.5 A Europlug) and Type F (grounded 16 A Schuko) or Type E sockets.
- International Traveler Guidance: Devices operating on 100–240 V (smartphones, laptops) require only a mechanical pin adapter. Single-voltage appliances from differing voltage regions require a certified step-down/step-up power transformer.
Telecommunications, Dialing & Emergency Dispatch
- International Dialing: The country calling code is +299. Outbound international calls from within the country require dial prefix 00 followed by the destination country code.
- Emergency Dispatch: Consolidated emergency services are reached at 112. Calls are automatically routed to local public safety answering points with emergency vehicle dispatch.
Transportation, Driving Standards & Road Regulations
- Traffic Flow: Road traffic drives on the right (RHT) with Left-Hand Drive (LHD) vehicles.
- Standard Speed Limits: General regulatory speed limits default to 50 km/h (31 mph) in built-up urban and residential zones, 80–100 km/h (50–62 mph) on undivided rural roads, and 110–130 km/h (68–81 mph) on grade-separated divided motorways/expressways (unless lower local limits are posted).
- Safety Requirements: Mandatory seatbelt compliance for all occupants, zero-distraction handheld mobile phone bans while driving, and mandatory in-vehicle warning triangles.
Commerce, Currency & Document Standards
- Official Currency: Legal tender is the Danish Krone (DKK, kr.).
- Document & Paper Standards: Standard office printing, official government gazettes, and legal filings strictly utilize ISO 216 A4 (210 × 297 mm). Standard business correspondence pairs with standard business envelopes.
- National Time Zone: Regulated under Standard time.
Postal Addressing & Administrative Divisions
- Postal Architecture: Postal delivery utilizes 4 Digits (NNNN, e.g. 3900 Nuuk).
- Standard Address Format: Structured in standardized hierarchy: Recipient Name → Street Address / Building Unit → Postal Code + City/Town → Province/State → Greenland.