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How to Call French Polynesia from the United States

Country code +689 — Dial 011 689 87 XX XX XX from a US landline or +689 87 XX XX XX from a mobile phone.

+689
French Polynesia Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 689, the country code of French Polynesia.
  3. 3Dial the number: 8 digits, exactly as written: French Polynesia has no leading 0 to drop.
Calling a… Written in French Polynesia From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 87 XX XX XX 011 689 87 XX XX XX +689 87 XX XX XX
Landline (Îles du Vent(IDV)) 40 XX XX XX 011 689 40 XX XX XX +689 40 XX XX XX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 87–89. More number types: French Polynesia phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

French Polynesia had 119 mobile subscriptions and 23.5 landlines per 100 people in 2023. Most people you call will be on a mobile, so ask for their mobile number and check what your plan charges for calls to French Polynesia mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for French Polynesia

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in French Polynesia, call between 2:00 PM–1:00 AM EDT (11:00 AM–10:00 PM PDT). French Polynesia doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.

French Polynesia is on UTC−9, 5 hours behind 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 (EDT)
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UTC-4
-5h
French Polynesia
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UTC-9

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call French Polynesia from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 689, then the number: 011 689 87 XX XX XX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +689 87 XX XX XX.
Do I need to drop a 0 when calling French Polynesia?
No. French Polynesia has no trunk prefix: dial every digit after +689 exactly as written, for example +689 87 XX XX XX.
How many digits is a phone number in French Polynesia?
8 digits after the country code +689. Mobile numbers start with 87–89.
What time should I call French Polynesia from the US?
French Polynesia is 5 hours behind New York (UTC−9 in French Polynesia). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 2:00 PM–1:00 AM EDT, or 11:00 AM–10:00 PM PDT on the West Coast. French Polynesia 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 French Polynesia 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 French Polynesia?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to French Polynesia mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
French Polynesia Quick Info
Country Code +689
ISO Code FR
Capital Papeete
Time Zone UTC-9
Exit Code (US) 011
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