Palau Calling Code: +680
Complete guide to calling Palau — international dialing code, step-by-step instructions, and FAQ.
How to Call Palau 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 +680 — the country calling code for Palau
- Dial the local phone number (area code + subscriber number)
About Palau Calling Code
Every country has a unique international dialing prefix; for Palau it is +680. The ITU assigns these codes under recommendation E.164. Dial +680 after your country's exit code, then the local subscriber number. Palau is in Oceania.
Palau is known locally as Beluu er a Belau — Ngerulmud is the capital. When saving an international contact, write the number in full international format with +680 so it works from any country.
Every national network is identified by an E.164 country code. For Palau that code is +680, allocated by the ITU and recognised by carriers worldwide — which is why a number saved as +680 plus the local digits stays dialable no matter which country you call from.
Where the +680 Calling Code Is Used
The country code +680 is assigned to Palau, located in Micronesia, with the capital Ngerulmud. This code is part of the international telephony numbering plan and is used for all calls made to Palau from outside the country.
A number displayed as +680 … is in international format: +680 replaces the domestic trunk prefix. From abroad, always drop any leading 0 of the area code and dial +680 + area code + subscriber number.
Calling codes starting with 6 are part of the ITU's regional numbering plan for the area around Palau, in Micronesia. When saving Palau numbers internationally, write +680 followed by the area code without its leading 0 — this format works from every country.
Palau Phone Number Formats
Numbers in Palau use the standard E.164 pattern — +680, then the area code, then the subscriber number. The same layout applies to landlines and mobile phones:
📱 Number Structure
- International format: +680 [area code] [subscriber number]
- From abroad: exit code + +680 + local number (drop the trunk prefix 0)
- Within Palau: dial the local number directly
The digits you see on a Palau business card are in national format and may begin with a trunk 0. That zero is a domestic signal only. Dial +680 first instead, then the rest of the number exactly as printed after the zero.
Time Zone in Palau
Palau runs on Pacific/Palau, which is UTC+09:00 UTC. Schedule international calls accordingly — a convenient time for you may be very early or very late there.
Use the UTC offset (UTC+09:00) to plan calls to Palau. For most international callers, the practical rule is: schedule business-hour calls to Ngerulmud during the overlap between your working day and theirs.
Daylight saving time can shift Palau'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 Palau
Business hours in Palau run roughly 09:00–18:00 local time. Because Palau sits at UTC+09:00, the window in which it is polite to call lands at a different hour for every caller. The table below converts Palau'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 Palau between | Avoid calling between |
|---|---|---|
| London | 00:00–09:00 | 14:00–22:00 |
| New York | 19:00–04:00 | 09:00–17:00 |
| Los Angeles | 16:00–01:00 | 06:00–14:00 |
| Sao Paulo | 21:00–06:00 | 11:00–19:00 |
| Dubai | 04:00–13:00 | 18:00–02:00 |
| Mumbai | 05:30–14:30 | 19:30–03:30 |
| Singapore | 08:00–17:00 | 22:00–06:00 |
| Sydney | 10:00–19:00 | 00:00–08:00 |
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 Palau
If you need urgent help while in Palau, dial the local emergency numbers below. Note that these numbers are only for use inside Palau.
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Police | 911 |
| Fire | 911 |
| Ambulance | 911 |
Example: Calling Palau Numbers in Practice
Here is how a typical call to Palau works, depending on where you are calling from:
🌍 From the United States or Canada
- Dial the US/Canada exit code 011
- Dial the Palau country code +680
- Dial the local number (area code + subscriber number, without the trunk prefix 0)
Example: 011 +680 [area code] [number]
🌍 From the United Kingdom or Europe
- Dial the international access code 00 (or use the + symbol on mobile)
- Dial the Palau country code +680
- Dial the local number
Example: 00 +680 [area code] [number], or +680 [area code] [number] from any mobile phone
Leading zeros in domestic area codes are not dialed internationally. Write the number as +680 + area code (no leading 0) + subscriber number.
Calling Palau from Major Countries
International exit codes differ by country. These are the ones most often used to reach Palau (+680):
| Calling From | Exit Code | Full International Dialing |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 0011 | 0011 680 [local number] |
| New Zealand | 00 | 00 680 [local number] |
| United States | 011 | 011 680 [local number] |
| United Kingdom | 00 | 00 680 [local number] |
| Philippines | 00 | 00 680 [local number] |
| India | 00 | 00 680 [local number] |
| China | 00 | 00 680 [local number] |
| Japan | 010 | 010 680 [local number] |
On mobile phones, the + symbol replaces the exit code entirely — just dial +680 followed by the local number.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the calling code for Palau?
The international calling code for Palau is +680.
How do I call Palau from the United States?
Dial 011 (US exit code), then +680, then the local phone number.
How do I call Palau from the United Kingdom?
Dial 00 (UK exit code), then +680, then the local phone number.
Can I use the + symbol instead of the exit code?
Yes! On mobile phones you can dial +680 directly followed by the local number. The + symbol automatically replaces your country's exit code.
How do I call within Palau?
If you're already in Palau, simply dial the local number directly. You do not need to use the country code +680 for domestic calls.
What is the capital of Palau?
The capital of Palau is Ngerulmud. When calling the capital from abroad, dial +680 followed by the local area code (without the leading 0) and the number.
What are the emergency numbers in Palau?
Police: 911, Fire: 911, Ambulance: 911. These numbers are only valid inside Palau.
Is Palau a country?
Yes — Palau is a sovereign state, whose capital is Ngerulmud, and +680 is its international calling code.
Other Countries in Oceania
Nearby countries and their calling codes:
Calling Palau from American Samoa or Guam works the same way: dial your local exit code first, then +680, then the local number. Within Oceania, many callers simply use the + symbol on mobile to avoid exit-code differences.