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
📞 Step-by-Step Dialing Guide
- Dial your country's exit code (e.g. 011 from US, 00 from most countries, + from mobile)
- Dial +689 — the country calling code for French Polynesia
- Dial the local phone number (area code + subscriber number)
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.
ITU-T Recommendation E.164 is the standard behind the prefix +689: it gives every country a distinct international code so the global telephone network knows where to route a call. French Polynesia holds +689, in Polynesia, and that code has to be dialed after your own exit code before any national number.
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.
📱 Number Structure
- International format: +689 [area code] [subscriber number]
- From abroad: exit code + +689 + local number (drop the trunk prefix 0)
- Within French Polynesia: dial the local number directly
A French Polynesia number follows the published pattern +689 XX XX XX. Whatever sits in front of it at home — usually a trunk 0 — is stripped for international calls, so you dial your exit code, then +689, then the national number with that zero removed.
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.
Best Time to Call French Polynesia
Business hours in French Polynesia run roughly 09:00–18:00 local time. Because French Polynesia sits at UTC-10:00, the window in which it is polite to call lands at a different hour for every caller. The table below converts French Polynesia's working day into your own clock — and shows the hours to avoid so you do not wake anyone up.
| If you are in | Call French Polynesia between | Avoid calling between |
|---|---|---|
| London | 19:00–04:00 | 09:00–17:00 |
| New York | 14:00–23:00 | 04:00–12:00 |
| Los Angeles | 11:00–20:00 | 01:00–09:00 |
| Sao Paulo | 16:00–01:00 | 06:00–14:00 |
| Dubai | 23:00–08:00 | 13:00–21:00 |
| Mumbai | 00:30–09:30 | 14:30–22:30 |
| Singapore | 03:00–12:00 | 17:00–01:00 |
| Sydney | 05:00–14:00 | 19:00–03:00 |
Times shown are standard time and ignore daylight saving, which shifts the clock by one hour in countries that observe it — around the clock change, add or subtract an hour from every figure above.
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:
🌍 From the United States or Canada
- Dial the US/Canada exit code 011
- Dial the French Polynesia country code +689
- Dial the local number (area code + subscriber number, without the trunk prefix 0)
Example: 011 +689 [area code] [number]
🌍 From the United Kingdom or Europe
- Dial the international access code 00 (or use the + symbol on mobile)
- Dial the French Polynesia country code +689
- Dial the local number
Example: 00 +689 [area code] [number], or +689 [area code] [number] from any mobile phone
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. These are the ones most often used to reach French Polynesia (+689):
| Calling From | Exit Code | Full International Dialing |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 0011 | 0011 689 [local number] |
| New Zealand | 00 | 00 689 [local number] |
| United States | 011 | 011 689 [local number] |
| United Kingdom | 00 | 00 689 [local number] |
| Philippines | 00 | 00 689 [local number] |
| India | 00 | 00 689 [local number] |
| China | 00 | 00 689 [local number] |
| Japan | 010 | 010 689 [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.
Is French Polynesia a country?
French Polynesia is a territory or dependency rather than a sovereign state, but it has its own calling code +689 for international dialing.
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.