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How to Call New Caledonia from the United States

Country code +687 — Dial 011 687 75.XX.XX from a US landline or +687 75.XX.XX from a mobile phone.

+687
New Caledonia Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 687, the country code of New Caledonia.
  3. 3Dial the number: 6 digits, exactly as written: New Caledonia has no leading 0 to drop.
Calling a… Written in New Caledonia From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 75.XX.XX 011 687 75.XX.XX +687 75.XX.XX
Landline 20.XX.XX 011 687 20.XX.XX +687 20.XX.XX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 5, 7, 80–87, 89 or 9. More number types: New Caledonia phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

New Caledonia had 92 mobile subscriptions and 16.2 landlines per 100 people in 2022. Most people you call will be on a mobile, so ask for their mobile number and check what your plan charges for calls to New Caledonia mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for New Caledonia

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Noumea, call between 5:00 PM–4:00 AM EST (2:00 PM–1:00 AM PST). New Caledonia doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.

New Caledonia is on UTC+11, 16 hours ahead of US Eastern Time right now.

Cost Saving Tips

  • VoIP services such as Google Voice or Vonage usually charge less per minute than a carrier's standard international rate.
  • WiFi calling apps (WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime) are free when both parties have the app.
  • Check your carrier's international plan — many offer add-on packages.

Time Difference

US Eastern (EST)
--:--
UTC-5
+16h
New Caledonia
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UTC+11

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call New Caledonia from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 687, then the number: 011 687 75.XX.XX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +687 75.XX.XX.
Do I need to drop a 0 when calling New Caledonia?
No. New Caledonia has no trunk prefix: dial every digit after +687 exactly as written, for example +687 75.XX.XX.
How many digits is a phone number in New Caledonia?
6 digits after the country code +687. Mobile numbers start with 5, 7, 80–87, 89 or 9.
What time should I call New Caledonia from the US?
New Caledonia is 16 hours ahead of New York (UTC+11 in Noumea). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 5:00 PM–4:00 AM EST, or 2:00 PM–1:00 AM PST on the West Coast. New Caledonia doesn't change its clocks, so the difference shifts by an hour when the US switches to or from daylight saving time.
How do people in New Caledonia call the US?
They dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX, or +1 from a mobile.
How much does it cost to call New Caledonia?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to New Caledonia mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
New Caledonia Quick Info
Country Code +687
ISO Code NC
Capital Noumea
Time Zone UTC+11
Exit Code (US) 011
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