New Caledonia Calling Code: +687
Complete guide to calling New Caledonia — international dialing code, step-by-step instructions, and FAQ.
How to Call New Caledonia 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 +687 — the country calling code for New Caledonia
- Dial the local phone number (area code + subscriber number)
About New Caledonia Calling Code
Every country has a unique international dialing prefix; for New Caledonia it is +687. The ITU assigns these codes under recommendation E.164. Dial +687 after your country's exit code, then the local subscriber number. New Caledonia is in Oceania.
The first digits of any international number are its E.164 country code. New Caledonia uses +687, in Melanesia, so a call from anywhere else begins with an exit code, then +687, then the national number with its trunk prefix removed.
Where the +687 Calling Code Is Used
The country code +687 is assigned to New Caledonia, located in Melanesia, with the capital Nouméa. This code is part of the international telephony numbering plan and is used for all calls made to New Caledonia from outside the country.
A number displayed as +687 … is in international format: +687 replaces the domestic trunk prefix. From abroad, always drop any leading 0 of the area code and dial +687 + area code + subscriber number.
Calling codes starting with 6 are part of the ITU's regional numbering plan for the area around New Caledonia, in Melanesia. When saving New Caledonia numbers internationally, write +687 followed by the area code without its leading 0 — this format works from every country.
New Caledonia Phone Number Formats
Numbers in New Caledonia use the standard E.164 pattern — +687, then the area code, then the subscriber number. The same layout applies to landlines and mobile phones:
📱 Number Structure
- International format: +687 [area code] [subscriber number]
- From abroad: exit code + +687 + local number (drop the trunk prefix 0)
- Within New Caledonia: dial the local number directly
Closed numbering plans give every national number the same length; open plans let it vary and rely on a trunk prefix for routing. For a caller outside New Caledonia the distinction rarely matters, because the trunk 0 is dropped either way and +687 is dialed in its place. New Caledonia numbers follows the published pattern +687 XX XX XX.
Time Zone in New Caledonia
New Caledonia runs on Pacific/Noumea, which is UTC+11:00 UTC. Schedule international calls accordingly — a convenient time for you may be very early or very late there.
Use the UTC offset (UTC+11:00) to plan calls to New Caledonia. For most international callers, the practical rule is: schedule business-hour calls to Nouméa during the overlap between your working day and theirs.
Daylight saving time can shift New Caledonia's clock by one hour in summer. For time-critical calls, confirm the current UTC offset rather than relying on the standard value.
Best Time to Call New Caledonia
Business hours in New Caledonia run roughly 09:00–18:00 local time. Because New Caledonia sits at UTC+11:00, the window in which it is polite to call lands at a different hour for every caller. The table below converts New Caledonia'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 New Caledonia between | Avoid calling between |
|---|---|---|
| London | 22:00–07:00 | 12:00–20:00 |
| New York | 17:00–02:00 | 07:00–15:00 |
| Los Angeles | 14:00–23:00 | 04:00–12:00 |
| Sao Paulo | 19:00–04:00 | 09:00–17:00 |
| Dubai | 02:00–11:00 | 16:00–00:00 |
| Mumbai | 03:30–12:30 | 17:30–01:30 |
| Singapore | 06:00–15:00 | 20:00–04:00 |
| Sydney | 08:00–17:00 | 22:00–06:00 |
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 New Caledonia
If you need urgent help while in New Caledonia, dial the local emergency numbers below. Note that these numbers are only for use inside New Caledonia.
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Police | 17 |
| Fire | 18 |
| Ambulance | 15 |
Example: Calling New Caledonia Numbers in Practice
Here is how a typical call to New Caledonia works, depending on where you are calling from:
🌍 From the United States or Canada
- Dial the US/Canada exit code 011
- Dial the New Caledonia country code +687
- Dial the local number (area code + subscriber number, without the trunk prefix 0)
Example: 011 +687 [area code] [number]
🌍 From the United Kingdom or Europe
- Dial the international access code 00 (or use the + symbol on mobile)
- Dial the New Caledonia country code +687
- Dial the local number
Example: 00 +687 [area code] [number], or +687 [area code] [number] from any mobile phone
Leading zeros in domestic area codes are not dialed internationally. Write the number as +687 + area code (no leading 0) + subscriber number.
Calling New Caledonia from Major Countries
International exit codes differ by country. These are the ones most often used to reach New Caledonia (+687):
| Calling From | Exit Code | Full International Dialing |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 0011 | 0011 687 [local number] |
| New Zealand | 00 | 00 687 [local number] |
| United States | 011 | 011 687 [local number] |
| United Kingdom | 00 | 00 687 [local number] |
| Philippines | 00 | 00 687 [local number] |
| India | 00 | 00 687 [local number] |
| China | 00 | 00 687 [local number] |
| Japan | 010 | 010 687 [local number] |
On mobile phones, the + symbol replaces the exit code entirely — just dial +687 followed by the local number.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the calling code for New Caledonia?
The international calling code for New Caledonia is +687.
How do I call New Caledonia from the United States?
Dial 011 (US exit code), then +687, then the local phone number.
How do I call New Caledonia from the United Kingdom?
Dial 00 (UK exit code), then +687, then the local phone number.
Can I use the + symbol instead of the exit code?
Yes! On mobile phones you can dial +687 directly followed by the local number. The + symbol automatically replaces your country's exit code.
How do I call within New Caledonia?
If you're already in New Caledonia, simply dial the local number directly. You do not need to use the country code +687 for domestic calls.
What is the capital of New Caledonia?
The capital of New Caledonia is Nouméa. When calling the capital from abroad, dial +687 followed by the local area code (without the leading 0) and the number.
What are the emergency numbers in New Caledonia?
Police: 17, Fire: 18, Ambulance: 15. These numbers are only valid inside New Caledonia.
Is New Caledonia a country?
New Caledonia is a territory or dependency rather than a sovereign state, but it has its own calling code +687 for international dialing.
Other Countries in Oceania
Nearby countries and their calling codes:
Calling New Caledonia from American Samoa or Guam works the same way: dial your local exit code first, then +687, then the local number. Within Oceania, many callers simply use the + symbol on mobile to avoid exit-code differences.