Papua New Guinea Calling Code: +675

Complete guide to calling Papua New Guinea — international dialing code, step-by-step instructions, and FAQ.

How to Call Papua New Guinea from Abroad

About Papua New Guinea Calling Code

To reach Papua New Guinea from another country, first dial the international calling code +675 — assigned by the ITU — followed by the local number. Papua New Guinea is located in Oceania, in Melanesia.

Papua New Guinea is known locally as Papua Niugini — Port Moresby is the capital. When saving an international contact, write the number in full international format with +675 so it works from any country.

The +675 prefix comes from ITU-T E.164, the numbering standard that keeps Papua New Guinea's phone network addressable from anywhere in the world. Because Papua New Guinea sits in Melanesia, its code is grouped with the surrounding countries rather than shared randomly.

Where the +675 Calling Code Is Used

The country code +675 is assigned to Papua New Guinea, located in Melanesia, with the capital Port Moresby. This code is part of the international telephony numbering plan and is used for all calls made to Papua New Guinea from outside the country.

When a number is written as +675 …, the +675 prefix directs your call to the Papua New Guinea national network. After the prefix, dial the area code without its leading zero, then the subscriber number — the same pattern for landlines and mobiles.

ITU-T E.164 groups calling codes by world region; codes beginning with 6 cover the part of the world that includes Papua New Guinea, in Melanesia. Storing numbers with +675 and omitting the domestic leading zero keeps contacts dialable from anywhere.

Papua New Guinea Phone Number Formats

The ITU E.164 format for Papua New Guinea numbers is +675 + area code + subscriber number, used for landlines and mobiles alike. Here is the general structure:

Numbering plans come in two shapes: open plans allow variable-length numbers with a trunk prefix, closed plans fix the length everywhere. Papua New Guinea follows the published pattern +675 (XX) XXXXXXXX. Either way the rule for calling in from abroad is identical: replace the trunk prefix with +675.

Time Zone in Papua New Guinea

The local time in Papua New Guinea follows the Pacific/Port_Moresby time zone (UTC+10:00 UTC). Check the time difference before you dial so your call arrives during waking hours.

Time differences matter when calling Papua New Guinea: if it is UTC+10:00 there, a morning call from Europe may reach Port Moresby in the afternoon, while callers in the Americas should check the offset to avoid late-night calls.

If Papua New Guinea observes daylight saving time, its UTC offset shifts by an hour twice a year. Double-check the current offset before time-sensitive calls, especially in spring and autumn.

Best Time to Call Papua New Guinea

Business hours in Papua New Guinea run roughly 09:00–18:00 local time. Because Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea'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 Papua New Guinea between	Avoid calling between
London	23:00–08:00	13:00–21:00
New York	18:00–03:00	08:00–16:00
Los Angeles	15:00–00:00	05:00–13:00
Sao Paulo	20:00–05:00	10:00–18:00
Dubai	03:00–12:00	17:00–01:00
Mumbai	04:30–13:30	18:30–02:30
Singapore	07:00–16:00	21:00–05:00
Sydney	09:00–18:00	23:00–07:00

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 Papua New Guinea

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

Service	Number
Police	112
Fire	110
Ambulance	111

Example: Calling Papua New Guinea Numbers in Practice

Here is how a typical call to Papua New Guinea works, depending on where you are calling from:

If the local number begins with a trunk prefix (commonly 0), remove it when dialing internationally — +675 takes its place. The remaining digits are dialed exactly as written.

Calling Papua New Guinea from Major Countries

International exit codes differ by country. These are the ones most often used to reach Papua New Guinea (+675):

Calling From	Exit Code	Full International Dialing
Australia	0011	0011 675 [local number]
New Zealand	00	00 675 [local number]
United States	011	011 675 [local number]
United Kingdom	00	00 675 [local number]
Philippines	00	00 675 [local number]
India	00	00 675 [local number]
China	00	00 675 [local number]
Japan	010	010 675 [local number]

On mobile phones, the + symbol replaces the exit code entirely — just dial +675 followed by the local number.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the calling code for Papua New Guinea?

The international calling code for Papua New Guinea is +675.

How do I call Papua New Guinea from the United States?

Dial 011 (US exit code), then +675, then the local phone number.

How do I call Papua New Guinea from the United Kingdom?

Dial 00 (UK exit code), then +675, then the local phone number.

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

Yes! On mobile phones you can dial +675 directly followed by the local number. The + symbol automatically replaces your country's exit code.

How do I call within Papua New Guinea?

If you're already in Papua New Guinea, simply dial the local number directly. You do not need to use the country code +675 for domestic calls.

What is the capital of Papua New Guinea?

The capital of Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby. When calling the capital from abroad, dial +675 followed by the local area code (without the leading 0) and the number.

What are the emergency numbers in Papua New Guinea?

Police: 112, Fire: 110, Ambulance: 111. These numbers are only valid inside Papua New Guinea.

Is Papua New Guinea a country?

Yes — Papua New Guinea is a sovereign state, whose capital is Port Moresby, and +675 is its international calling code.

Other Countries in Oceania

Nearby countries and their calling codes:

Calling Papua New Guinea from American Samoa or Guam works the same way: dial your local exit code first, then +675, then the local number. Within Oceania, many callers simply use the + symbol on mobile to avoid exit-code differences.