Wallis and Futuna Calling Code: +681
Complete guide to calling Wallis and Futuna — international dialing code, step-by-step instructions, and FAQ.
How to Call Wallis and Futuna 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 +681 — the country calling code for Wallis and Futuna
- Dial the local phone number (area code + subscriber number)
About Wallis and Futuna Calling Code
Every country has a unique international dialing prefix; for Wallis and Futuna it is +681. The ITU assigns these codes under recommendation E.164. Dial +681 after your country's exit code, then the local subscriber number. Wallis and Futuna is in Oceania.
The first digits of any international number are its E.164 country code. Wallis and Futuna uses +681, in Polynesia, so a call from anywhere else begins with an exit code, then +681, then the national number with its trunk prefix removed.
Where the +681 Calling Code Is Used
The country code +681 is assigned to Wallis and Futuna, located in Polynesia, with the capital Mata-Utu. This code is part of the international telephony numbering plan and is used for all calls made to Wallis and Futuna from outside the country.
A number displayed as +681 … is in international format: +681 replaces the domestic trunk prefix. From abroad, always drop any leading 0 of the area code and dial +681 + area code + subscriber number.
Calling codes starting with 6 are part of the ITU's regional numbering plan for the area around Wallis and Futuna, in Polynesia. When saving Wallis and Futuna numbers internationally, write +681 followed by the area code without its leading 0 — this format works from every country.
Wallis and Futuna Phone Number Formats
Numbers in Wallis and Futuna use the standard E.164 pattern — +681, then the area code, then the subscriber number. The same layout applies to landlines and mobile phones:
📱 Number Structure
- International format: +681 [area code] [subscriber number]
- From abroad: exit code + +681 + local number (drop the trunk prefix 0)
- Within Wallis and Futuna: 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 Wallis and Futuna the distinction rarely matters, because the trunk 0 is dropped either way and +681 is dialed in its place. Wallis and Futuna numbers follows the published pattern +681 XX XX XX.
Time Zone in Wallis and Futuna
Wallis and Futuna runs on Pacific/Wallis, which is UTC+12:00 UTC. Schedule international calls accordingly — a convenient time for you may be very early or very late there.
Use the UTC offset (UTC+12:00) to plan calls to Wallis and Futuna. For most international callers, the practical rule is: schedule business-hour calls to Mata-Utu during the overlap between your working day and theirs.
Daylight saving time can shift Wallis and Futuna'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 Wallis and Futuna
Business hours in Wallis and Futuna run roughly 09:00–18:00 local time. Because Wallis and Futuna sits at UTC+12:00, the window in which it is polite to call lands at a different hour for every caller. The table below converts Wallis and Futuna'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 Wallis and Futuna between | Avoid calling between |
|---|---|---|
| London | 21:00–06:00 | 11:00–19:00 |
| New York | 16:00–01:00 | 06:00–14:00 |
| Los Angeles | 13:00–22:00 | 03:00–11:00 |
| Sao Paulo | 18:00–03:00 | 08:00–16:00 |
| Dubai | 01:00–10:00 | 15:00–23:00 |
| Mumbai | 02:30–11:30 | 16:30–00:30 |
| Singapore | 05:00–14:00 | 19:00–03:00 |
| Sydney | 07:00–16:00 | 21:00–05:00 |
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 Wallis and Futuna
If you need urgent help while in Wallis and Futuna, dial the local emergency numbers below. Note that these numbers are only for use inside Wallis and Futuna.
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Police | 17 |
| Fire | 18 |
| Ambulance | 15 |
Example: Calling Wallis and Futuna Numbers in Practice
Here is how a typical call to Wallis and Futuna works, depending on where you are calling from:
🌍 From the United States or Canada
- Dial the US/Canada exit code 011
- Dial the Wallis and Futuna country code +681
- Dial the local number (area code + subscriber number, without the trunk prefix 0)
Example: 011 +681 [area code] [number]
🌍 From the United Kingdom or Europe
- Dial the international access code 00 (or use the + symbol on mobile)
- Dial the Wallis and Futuna country code +681
- Dial the local number
Example: 00 +681 [area code] [number], or +681 [area code] [number] from any mobile phone
Leading zeros in domestic area codes are not dialed internationally. Write the number as +681 + area code (no leading 0) + subscriber number.
Calling Wallis and Futuna from Major Countries
International exit codes differ by country. These are the ones most often used to reach Wallis and Futuna (+681):
| Calling From | Exit Code | Full International Dialing |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 0011 | 0011 681 [local number] |
| New Zealand | 00 | 00 681 [local number] |
| United States | 011 | 011 681 [local number] |
| United Kingdom | 00 | 00 681 [local number] |
| Philippines | 00 | 00 681 [local number] |
| India | 00 | 00 681 [local number] |
| China | 00 | 00 681 [local number] |
| Japan | 010 | 010 681 [local number] |
On mobile phones, the + symbol replaces the exit code entirely — just dial +681 followed by the local number.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the calling code for Wallis and Futuna?
The international calling code for Wallis and Futuna is +681.
How do I call Wallis and Futuna from the United States?
Dial 011 (US exit code), then +681, then the local phone number.
How do I call Wallis and Futuna from the United Kingdom?
Dial 00 (UK exit code), then +681, then the local phone number.
Can I use the + symbol instead of the exit code?
Yes! On mobile phones you can dial +681 directly followed by the local number. The + symbol automatically replaces your country's exit code.
How do I call within Wallis and Futuna?
If you're already in Wallis and Futuna, simply dial the local number directly. You do not need to use the country code +681 for domestic calls.
What is the capital of Wallis and Futuna?
The capital of Wallis and Futuna is Mata-Utu. When calling the capital from abroad, dial +681 followed by the local area code (without the leading 0) and the number.
What are the emergency numbers in Wallis and Futuna?
Police: 17, Fire: 18, Ambulance: 15. These numbers are only valid inside Wallis and Futuna.
Is Wallis and Futuna a country?
Wallis and Futuna is a territory or dependency rather than a sovereign state, but it has its own calling code +681 for international dialing.
Other Countries in Oceania
Nearby countries and their calling codes:
Calling Wallis and Futuna from American Samoa or Guam works the same way: dial your local exit code first, then +681, then the local number. Within Oceania, many callers simply use the + symbol on mobile to avoid exit-code differences.