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Vanuatu Country Code +678

Complete guide to calling Vanuatu from the US and abroad

ISO-2: VU ISO-3: VUT Oceania Capital: Port Vila

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+678
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 678 + area + number
Country TLD
.vu

Geography

Capital
Port Vila
Continent
Oceania
Population
335,169
Currency
Vanuatu vatu
Languages
local languages (more than 100) 63.2%, Bislama (official language

Time & Communication

Current Time
9:09 PM
Time Zone
UTC+11
Mobile Penetration
89.3%
Fixed-line Penetration
0.9%

How to Call Vanuatu from the United States

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

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
678
Vanuatu
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 678 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

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

+678 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Vanuatu

Area codes

We don't have a verified list of city area codes for Vanuatu yet. From the US, dial 011 + 678 + the full national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0) if Vanuatu uses one.

Neighboring Countries

Vanuatu flag

Vanuatu

+678 New Caledonia flag

New Caledonia

+687 Fiji flag

Fiji

+679 Solomon Islands flag

Solomon Islands

+677 Nauru flag

Nauru

+674 Tuvalu flag

Tuvalu

+688 Wallis and Futuna flag

Wallis and Futuna

+681 Tonga flag

Tonga

+676

Telecommunications in Vanuatu

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 89.3 2023
Mobile subscriptions (total) 286,107 2023
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 0.9 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 3,036 2024

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 89.3%
Fixed-line 0.9%

Vanuatu on the Map

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

Flag of Vanuatu

Flag of Vanuatu

The national flag of Vanuatu. See it next to other flags of Oceania in the flags of the world gallery.

Geography of Vanuatu

Area

12,190 km²

4,707 sq mi

Coastline

2,528 km

Highest point

Tabwemasana 1,877 m

Lowest point

Pacific Ocean 0 m

Climate:
Tropical; moderated by southeast trade winds from May to October; moderate rainfall from November to April; may be affected by cyclones from December to April
Terrain:
Mostly mountainous islands of volcanic origin; narrow coastal plains
Natural resources:
Manganese, Hardwood forests, Fish
Land borders:
None
Land use:
agricultural 15.3% (arable 1.6%), forest 74.8% (2023)

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

Economy of Vanuatu

GDP

$1.4 billion (2025)

GDP per person

$4,039 (2025)

Growth

3.1% (2025)

Inflation

0.7% (2025)

Unemployment

5.1% (2025)

Human Development Index

0.621 (#146 of 193, 2023)

Currency:
Vatu (VUV)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 27%, Industry 10%, Services 57% (2024)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

Frequently Asked Questions about Vanuatu

What is the country code for Vanuatu?
The country code for Vanuatu is +678.
How do I call Vanuatu from the US?
To call Vanuatu from the US, dial 011 + 678 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +678 instead of 011.
What time is it in Vanuatu?
The current time in Vanuatu is 9:09 PM (UTC+11).
What is the capital of Vanuatu?
The capital of Vanuatu is Port Vila.