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How to Call Vanuatu from the United States

Country code +678 — Dial 011 678 59X XXXX from a US landline or +678 59X XXXX from a mobile phone.

+678
Vanuatu Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 678, the country code of Vanuatu.
  3. 3Dial the number: 7 digits for mobiles and 5 for landlines, exactly as written: Vanuatu has no leading 0 to drop.
Calling a… Written in Vanuatu From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 59X XXXX 011 678 59X XXXX +678 59X XXXX
Landline (Port Vila, Shefa) 2XXXX 011 678 2XXXX +678 2XXXX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 5, 70–77 or 8. More number types: Vanuatu phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

Vanuatu had 89 mobile subscriptions and 0.9 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 Vanuatu mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for Vanuatu

Best Time to Call

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

Vanuatu 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
Vanuatu
--:--
UTC+11

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call Vanuatu from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 678, then the number: 011 678 59X XXXX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +678 59X XXXX.
Do I need to drop a 0 when calling Vanuatu?
No. Vanuatu has no trunk prefix: dial every digit after +678 exactly as written, for example +678 59X XXXX.
How many digits is a phone number in Vanuatu?
7 digits for mobiles and 5 for landlines after the country code +678. Mobile numbers start with 5, 70–77 or 8.
What time should I call Vanuatu from the US?
Vanuatu is 16 hours ahead of New York (UTC+11 in Port Vila). 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. Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to Vanuatu mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Vanuatu Quick Info
Country Code +678
ISO Code VU
Capital Port Vila
Time Zone UTC+11
Exit Code (US) 011
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