French Polynesia flag

French Polynesia Country Code +689

Complete guide to calling French Polynesia from the US and abroad

ISO-2: FR ISO-3: PYF Europe Capital: Papeete

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+689
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 689 + area + number
Country TLD
.fr

Geography

Capital
Papeete
Continent
Europe
Area
547,030 km²
Population
282,465
Currency
CFP franc
Languages
French (official language) 100%, rapidly declining regional dialects and languages (Provencal, Breton, Alsatian, Corsican, Catalan, Basque, Flemish)

Time & Communication

Current Time
8:06 AM
Time Zone
UTC+1
Mobile Penetration
118.8%
Internet Penetration
72.7%
Fixed-line Penetration
23.5%

How to Call French Polynesia from the United States

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

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
689
French Polynesia
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 689 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

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

+689 - area code - local number

Area Codes in French Polynesia

Area codes

We don't have a verified list of city area codes for French Polynesia yet. From the US, dial 011 + 689 + the full national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0) if French Polynesia uses one.

Neighboring Countries

Cook Islands flag

Cook Islands

+682 Kiribati flag

Kiribati

+686 Niue flag

Niue

+683 Samoa flag

Samoa

+685 Tonga flag

Tonga

+676 Wallis and Futuna flag

Wallis and Futuna

+681 Tuvalu flag

Tuvalu

+688 Fiji flag

Fiji

+679

Telecommunications in French Polynesia

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 118.8 2023
Mobile subscriptions (total) 333,905 2023
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 23.5 2023
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 65,969 2023
Internet users (% of population) 72.7 2017

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 118.8%
Fixed-line 23.5%
Internet 72.7%

French Polynesia on the Map

Borders and capital: Natural Earth. The red dot marks the capital, Papeete.

Flag of French Polynesia

Flag of French Polynesia
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 French Polynesia

French Polynesia 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.

Geography of French Polynesia

Area

3,471 km²

1,340 sq mi

Coastline

2,525 km

Highest point

Mont Orohena 2,241 m

Lowest point

Pacific Ocean 0 m

Climate:
Tropical, but moderate
Terrain:
Mixture of rugged high islands and low islands with reefs
Natural resources:
Timber, Fish, Cobalt, Hydropower
Land borders:
None
Land use:
agricultural 8.7% (arable 0.7%), forest 43.1% (2023)

Sources: CIA World Factbook (data as of September 2026); area: World Bank 2023.

Economy of French Polynesia

GDP

$6.3 billion (2024)

GDP per person

$22,440 (2024)

Growth

1.1% (2024)

Unemployment

11.7% (2025)

Currency:
CFP Franc (XPF)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 2%, Industry 11%, Services 76% (2020)
Top exports:
Other commodities (58%), Gold, gems and jewelry (33%), Fish and seafood (5%), Coffee, tea and spices (2%), Other animal products (1%)
Top imports:
Other commodities (40%), Machinery and computers (6%), Electrical equipment and electronics (5%), Vehicles and parts (5%), Pharmaceuticals (4%)
Main export markets:
China, Hong Kong SAR (22%), Japan (8%), USA (6%), France (4%), China (0%)
Main suppliers:
France (6%), China (6%), USA (3%), New Zealand (2%), Thailand (2%)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, UN Comtrade (goods trade 2025, shares of the total by value), ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

Frequently Asked Questions about French Polynesia

What is the country code for French Polynesia?
The country code for French Polynesia is +689.
How do I call French Polynesia from the US?
To call French Polynesia from the US, dial 011 + 689 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +689 instead of 011.
What time is it in French Polynesia?
The current time in French Polynesia is 8:06 AM (UTC+1).
What is the capital of French Polynesia?
The capital of French Polynesia is Papeete.
What is the national day of French Polynesia?
The national day of French Polynesia is Fête Nationale (Bastille Day), on July 14.
What does the flag of French Polynesia look like?
The flag of French Polynesia 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.