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How to Call Palau from the United States

Country code +680 — Dial 011 680 62X XXXX from a US landline or +680 62X XXXX from a mobile phone.

+680
Palau Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 680, the country code of Palau.
  3. 3Dial the number: 7 digits, exactly as written: Palau has no leading 0 to drop.
Calling a… Written in Palau From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 62X XXXX 011 680 62X XXXX +680 62X XXXX
Landline (Angaur State) 277 XXXX 011 680 277 XXXX +680 277 XXXX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 4, 6, 7 or 8. More number types: Palau phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

Palau had 135 mobile subscriptions and 45.1 landlines per 100 people in 2023. Landlines are still common, which matters because many US plans charge different rates for landlines and mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for Palau

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Melekeok, call between 7:00 PM–6:00 AM EST (4:00 PM–3:00 AM PST). Palau doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.

Palau is on UTC+9, 14 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
+14h
Palau
--:--
UTC+9

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call Palau from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 680, then the number: 011 680 62X XXXX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +680 62X XXXX.
Do I need to drop a 0 when calling Palau?
No. Palau has no trunk prefix: dial every digit after +680 exactly as written, for example +680 62X XXXX.
How many digits is a phone number in Palau?
7 digits after the country code +680. Mobile numbers start with 4, 6, 7 or 8.
What time should I call Palau from the US?
Palau is 14 hours ahead of New York (UTC+9 in Melekeok). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 7:00 PM–6:00 AM EST, or 4:00 PM–3:00 AM PST on the West Coast. Palau doesn't change its clocks, so the difference shifts by an hour when the US switches to or from daylight saving time.
How much does it cost to call Palau?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to Palau mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Palau Quick Info
Country Code +680
ISO Code PW
Capital Melekeok
Time Zone UTC+9
Exit Code (US) 011
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