French Polynesia Calling Code: +689

Complete guide to calling French Polynesia — international dialing code, step-by-step instructions, and FAQ.

How to Call French Polynesia from Abroad

About French Polynesia Calling Code

French Polynesia's international dialing code is +689. This code is assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and must be dialed before the local phone number when calling French Polynesia from another country. French Polynesia is located in Oceania.

Country calling codes (also known as ISD codes or dialing codes) are telephone numbering plan prefixes defined by ITU-T standards E.123 and E.164. Each country is assigned one or more unique prefixes to facilitate international direct dialing.

Where the +689 Calling Code Is Used

The country code +689 is assigned to French Polynesia, located in Polynesia, with the capital Papeete. This code is part of the international telephony numbering plan and is used for all calls made to French Polynesia from outside the country.

When you see a phone number written as +689 ..., the +689 prefix tells your telephone network to route the call to French Polynesia's national telephone network. After the country code, you dial the local area code (dropping any leading 0) and the subscriber number. The same format applies whether you are calling a landline or a mobile phone.

Country codes are allocated by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU-T Recommendation E.164) and are grouped by geographic region. Calling codes starting with 6 are generally assigned to the region around French Polynesia, in Polynesia. When a phone number is stored internationally, the leading zeros of the domestic area code are omitted after the country code — this is why you will often see numbers written as +689 followed directly by the area code and number.

French Polynesia Phone Number Formats

Phone numbers in French Polynesia follow the ITU E.164 international format: country code + area code + subscriber number. Below is the general structure used for both landlines and mobile numbers.

Most countries use a closed or open telephone numbering plan. In an open plan, the length of local numbers varies and the trunk prefix (usually 0) is dropped when dialing internationally. In a closed plan, all national numbers have a fixed length regardless of area. When dialing French Polynesia from abroad, always replace the leading trunk zero with the country code +689.

Time Zone in French Polynesia

French Polynesia is in the Pacific/Tahiti time zone, which is UTC-10:00 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). If you are calling from a different time zone, remember to account for the time difference when scheduling your international call.

When planning a call to French Polynesia, the time difference matters: a good time to reach businesses in Papeete, the capital, during their working hours may be early morning or late evening in your own time zone. Many international callers use the UTC offset as a quick reference to avoid calling in the middle of the night.

Some countries observe daylight saving time (DST), which shifts the local clock by one hour during summer months. If French Polynesia uses DST, the effective offset changes twice a year — check the current UTC offset before dialing if your call is time-sensitive. For most purposes, however, the standard offset shown above is sufficient.

Emergency Numbers in French Polynesia

If you need urgent help while in French Polynesia, dial the local emergency numbers below. Note that these numbers are only for use inside French Polynesia.

Service	Number
Police	17
Fire	18
Ambulance	15

Example: Calling French Polynesia Numbers in Practice

Here is how a typical call to French Polynesia works, depending on where you are calling from:

If the number you are calling has a domestic trunk prefix (often 0) in front of the area code, omit it when dialing from abroad. The country code +689 replaces the trunk prefix entirely.

Calling French Polynesia from Major Countries

International exit codes differ by country. Use this reference when dialing French Polynesia (+689) from abroad:

Calling From	Exit Code	Full International Dialing
United States	011	011 689 [local number]
United Kingdom	00	00 689 [local number]
Australia	0011	0011 689 [local number]
China	00	00 689 [local number]
Japan	010	010 689 [local number]
India	00	00 689 [local number]
Germany	00	00 689 [local number]
France	00	00 689 [local number]

On mobile phones, the + symbol replaces the exit code entirely — just dial +689 followed by the local number.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the calling code for French Polynesia?

The international calling code for French Polynesia is +689.

How do I call French Polynesia from the United States?

Dial 011 (US exit code), then +689, then the local phone number.

How do I call French Polynesia from the United Kingdom?

Dial 00 (UK exit code), then +689, then the local phone number.

Can I use the + symbol instead of the exit code?

Yes! On mobile phones you can dial +689 directly followed by the local number. The + symbol automatically replaces your country's exit code.

How do I call within French Polynesia?

If you're already in French Polynesia, simply dial the local number directly. You do not need to use the country code +689 for domestic calls.

What is the capital of French Polynesia?

The capital of French Polynesia is Papeete. When calling the capital from abroad, dial +689 followed by the local area code (without the leading 0) and the number.

What are the emergency numbers in French Polynesia?

Police: 17, Fire: 18, Ambulance: 15. These numbers are only valid inside French Polynesia.

Other Countries in Oceania

Nearby countries and their calling codes:

Calling French Polynesia from American Samoa or Guam works the same way: dial your local exit code first, then +689, then the local number. Within Oceania, many callers simply use the + symbol on mobile to avoid exit-code differences.