Réunion flag

Réunion Country Code +262

Complete guide to calling Réunion from the US and abroad

ISO-2: FR ISO-3: REU Europe Capital: Saint-Denis

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+262
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 262 + area + number
Country TLD
.fr

Geography

Capital
Saint-Denis
Continent
Europe
Area
547,030 km²
Population
0
Currency
Euro
Languages
French (official language) 100%, rapidly declining regional dialects and languages (Provencal, Breton, Alsatian, Corsican, Catalan, Basque, Flemish)

Time & Communication

Current Time
5:56 PM
Time Zone
UTC+1

How to Call Réunion from the United States

Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Réunion from a US landline or mobile phone:

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
262
Réunion
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 262 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):

+262 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Réunion

Area codes

We don't have a verified list of city area codes for Réunion yet. From the US, dial 011 + 262 + the full national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0) if Réunion uses one.

Neighboring Countries

Mauritius flag

Mauritius

+230 United Arab Emirates flag

United Arab Emirates

+971 Qatar flag

Qatar

+974 Bahrain flag

Bahrain

+973 Saudi Arabia flag

Saudi Arabia

+966 Iran flag

Iran

+98 Kuwait flag

Kuwait

+965 Oman flag

Oman

+968

Réunion on the Map

Borders and capital: Natural Earth. The red dot marks the capital, Saint-Denis.

Flag of Réunion

Flag of Réunion
Name
Tricolore
Adopted
1794
Proportions
2:3
Designer
Marquis de Lafayette
Blue White Red

The three colors represent liberty (blue), equality (white), and fraternity (red). Rooted in the French Revolution.

Public Holidays in Réunion

Réunion has 11 holidays and observances (1 national, 10 public, 0 observances). The national day is Fête Nationale (Bastille Day), on July 14. Offices and many businesses close on public holidays, so plan calls around them.

DateHolidayType
January 1 Jour de l'An (New Year's Day) Public
May 1 Fête du Travail (Labour Day) Public
May 8 Victoire 1945 (Victory in Europe Day) Public
July 14 Fête Nationale (Bastille Day) National
August 15 Assomption (Assumption of Mary) Public
November 1 Toussaint (All Saints' Day) Public
November 11 Armistice 1918 Public
December 25 Noël (Christmas Day) Public
Varies Lundi de Pâques (Easter Monday) Public
Varies Ascension (Ascension Day) Public
Varies Lundi de Pentecôte (Whit Monday) Public

“Varies”: the date follows a lunar, religious or weekday rule and changes every year.

Frequently Asked Questions about Réunion

What is the country code for Réunion?
The country code for Réunion is +262.
How do I call Réunion from the US?
To call Réunion from the US, dial 011 + 262 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +262 instead of 011.
What time is it in Réunion?
The current time in Réunion is 5:56 PM (UTC+1).
What is the capital of Réunion?
The capital of Réunion is Saint-Denis.
What is the national day of Réunion?
The national day of Réunion is Fête Nationale (Bastille Day), on July 14.
What does the flag of Réunion look like?
The flag of Réunion uses blue, white, red and was adopted in 1794. The three colors represent liberty (blue), equality (white), and fraternity (red). Rooted in the French Revolution.