Vanuatu Calling Code: +678

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

How to Call Vanuatu from Abroad

About Vanuatu Calling Code

To reach Vanuatu from another country, first dial the international calling code +678 — assigned by the ITU — followed by the local number. Vanuatu is located in Oceania, in Melanesia.

ISD code, country code, dialing code — these all mean the same E.164 prefix, and for Vanuatu it is +678. The ITU allocates one to each country and territory in Melanesia, and carriers use it as the first routing decision on any international call.

Where the +678 Calling Code Is Used

The country code +678 is assigned to Vanuatu, located in Melanesia, with the capital Port Vila. This code is part of the international telephony numbering plan and is used for all calls made to Vanuatu from outside the country.

When a number is written as +678 …, the +678 prefix directs your call to the Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu, in Melanesia. Storing numbers with +678 and omitting the domestic leading zero keeps contacts dialable from anywhere.

Vanuatu Phone Number Formats

The ITU E.164 format for Vanuatu numbers is +678 + area code + subscriber number, used for landlines and mobiles alike. Here is the general structure:

Storing a Vanuatu contact so it works from any country means writing +678 in front of the national number and dropping any leading trunk zero. In Vanuatu the number itself follows the published pattern +678 XXXXX, so keep the area code and subscriber digits together as a single block.

Time Zone in Vanuatu

The local time in Vanuatu follows the Pacific/Efate time zone (UTC+11:00 UTC). Check the time difference before you dial so your call arrives during waking hours.

Time differences matter when calling Vanuatu: if it is UTC+11:00 there, a morning call from Europe may reach Port Vila in the afternoon, while callers in the Americas should check the offset to avoid late-night calls.

If Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu

Business hours in Vanuatu run roughly 09:00–18:00 local time. Because Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu'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 Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu

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

Service	Number
Police	111
Fire	113
Ambulance	112

Example: Calling Vanuatu Numbers in Practice

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

If the local number begins with a trunk prefix (commonly 0), remove it when dialing internationally — +678 takes its place. The remaining digits are dialed exactly as written.

Calling Vanuatu from Major Countries

International exit codes differ by country. These are the ones most often used to reach Vanuatu (+678):

Calling From	Exit Code	Full International Dialing
Australia	0011	0011 678 [local number]
New Zealand	00	00 678 [local number]
United States	011	011 678 [local number]
United Kingdom	00	00 678 [local number]
Philippines	00	00 678 [local number]
India	00	00 678 [local number]
China	00	00 678 [local number]
Japan	010	010 678 [local number]

On mobile phones, the + symbol replaces the exit code entirely — just dial +678 followed by the local number.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the calling code for Vanuatu?

The international calling code for Vanuatu is +678.

How do I call Vanuatu from the United States?

Dial 011 (US exit code), then +678, then the local phone number.

How do I call Vanuatu from the United Kingdom?

Dial 00 (UK exit code), then +678, then the local phone number.

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

Yes! On mobile phones you can dial +678 directly followed by the local number. The + symbol automatically replaces your country's exit code.

How do I call within Vanuatu?

If you're already in Vanuatu, simply dial the local number directly. You do not need to use the country code +678 for domestic calls.

What is the capital of Vanuatu?

The capital of Vanuatu is Port Vila. When calling the capital from abroad, dial +678 followed by the local area code (without the leading 0) and the number.

What are the emergency numbers in Vanuatu?

Police: 111, Fire: 113, Ambulance: 112. These numbers are only valid inside Vanuatu.

Is Vanuatu a country?

Yes — Vanuatu is a sovereign state, whose capital is Port Vila, and +678 is its international calling code.

Other Countries in Oceania

Nearby countries and their calling codes:

Calling Vanuatu from American Samoa or Guam works the same way: dial your local exit code first, then +678, then the local number. Within Oceania, many callers simply use the + symbol on mobile to avoid exit-code differences.