How to call New Caledonia
- From mobile
- +687 xx xx xx
- From landline
- exit code + 687 xx xx xx
From $0.61/min in your browser, from any country
How to call New Caledonia from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial New Caledonia from abroad
How to make a call to New Caledonia from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number
- 00Exit code
- 687Country code of New Caledonia
- xx xx xxLocal number
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call New Caledonia
The first digit shows the line type
Ignore 36 and 88: they are a premium line and a payphone, not normal numbers.
- Landline+687 2, 3, or 4
- Mobile+687 5, 7, 8, or 9
Save the contact with +687
The same form works from every country, so you save it once.
- Hold the 0 key until + shows
- Type 687
- Type the 6-digit number
How New Caledonia phone numbers work
- Length
- Every New Caledonia number has 6 digits after +687
- Landlines
- Starts with 2 or 4, or with 3 except 36, which is a premium and audiotel number
- Mobiles
- Starts with 5, 7, or 9, or with 8 except 88, which is a payphone
Want to call New Caledonia?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call New Caledonia
The time now in New Caledonia, and the best hours to call. New Caledonia keeps the same time all year, so the time difference to your clock moves only when your own country changes its clock.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in New Caledonia
Offices close on these days by law
- Nov1All Saints' DaySunday
- Nov11Armistice DayWednesday
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Mar29Easter MondayMonday
- May1Labor DaySaturday
Why a call to New Caledonia fails
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Europe and most of the world. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.
The number does not take calls from abroad
New Caledonia's 15, 17, and 18 emergency numbers are vacant from international access, so dialing +687 17 will not connect once you leave the territory.
Questions
How do I call New Caledonia from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 687 and the 6-digit number
Which exit code do I dial before 687?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call a New Caledonia mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +687, then the 6-digit number
Why does my call to New Caledonia not go through?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in New Caledonia now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in New Caledonia. Most of New Caledonia keeps the time of Noumea. New Caledonia has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call New Caledonia?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include New Caledonia. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Is a free call to New Caledonia mobile number possible?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How do I type +687 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 687 and the 6-digit number. It works the same in every country
Can I make a WhatsApp call or an internet call to New Caledonia?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in New Caledonia needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How do I make an international call to New Caledonia?
Dial your exit code, then 687 and the 6-digit number
How do you call New Caledonia number from abroad?
Dial your exit code, then 687 and the 6-digit number
How to call New Caledonia number, and how to call to New Caledonia?
Dial your exit code, then 687 and the 6-digit number
What's the best way to make an online call to New Caledonia, or call a New Caledonia number online?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include New Caledonia. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call