French Polynesia +689
To call French Polynesia from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 689, then the local number. In full: +689 87 12 34 56.
The country calling code for French Polynesia is +689. A number starting +689 or 00689 is a call to or from French Polynesia. From abroad: +689 87 12 34 56.
To call French Polynesia from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 689, then the local number as is. The +689 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call French Polynesia from abroad
011 689 87 12 34 5600 689 87 12 34 560011 689 87 12 34 56+689 87 12 34 5687 12 34 56 is a real-format French Polynesia mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, as is.
French Polynesia area codes
In French Polynesia, landlines usually include an area code after +689 (as is). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
40 41 23 45from abroad+689 40 41 23 4587 12 34 56from abroad+689 87 12 34 56Landline numbers in French Polynesia have 8 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 8 digits. There is no national prefix to drop: dial the full local number after +689.
Calling abroad from French Polynesia
To call another country from French Polynesia, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From French Polynesia to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A French Polynesia number in international format is written +689 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Cheapest ways to call French Polynesia
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call French Polynesia for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.
Frequently asked questions
What country has the code +689?
French Polynesia has the country calling code +689.
How do I call French Polynesia from the United States?
Dial 011, then 689, then the local number as is — for example 011 87 12 34 56.
What does +689 mean?
It is the international dialing code for French Polynesia. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +689 mobile or landline?
The +689 code identifies the country, not the line type; French Polynesia landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in French Polynesia
3 mobile network operators run their own networks in French Polynesia. The largest is VINI, with about 0.11 million subscribers (2023). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
Owned by ONATi
Owned by Pacific Mobile Telecom
- 4G/5G frequency bands used in French Polynesia: LTE 2100, LTE 2600, LTE 800. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.
Operators, subscriber counts, network codes and switch-off dates: Wikipedia (lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G/3G phase-out, mobile number portability), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Figures come from each operator or regulator at the date shown.
Staying connected in French Polynesia
With 119 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, almost everyone in French Polynesia has a mobile — a WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call is usually the easiest way in. Only 73 % of people use the internet, so a plain phone call may reach more people than an app.
Source: World Bank / ITU World Telecommunication indicators (IT.CEL.SETS.P2, IT.NET.USER.ZS, IT.MLT.MAIN.P2), latest available year.
Free and premium numbers in French Polynesia
+689 800 01 23 45Free from inside French Polynesia (numbers starting with 800–805). From abroad these numbers are often unreachable or charged at the international rate.
Number ranges: ITU-T national numbering plan for French Polynesia via Google libphonenumber.