How to call Vanuatu from Australia
- From mobile
- +678 xxxxx
- From landline
- 0011 678 xxxxx
From $2.41/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Vanuatu from Australia
How to make a call to Vanuatu from Australia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Vanuatu has no trunk prefix, so you never drop a 0 after 678.
- 0011Australia exit code
- 678Country code of Vanuatu
- 22Port Vila
- xxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +678 xxxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +678 22123
- Mobile
- +678 22123
- Landline
- 0011 678 22123
Main area codes in Vanuatu
The area code comes right after 678, then the local number
- Port Vila0011 67822then 3 digits
- Luganville0011 67837then 3 digits
- Sanma0011 67836then 3 digits
- Malampa0011 67848then 3 digits
- Penama/Torba0011 67838then 3 digits
- Tafea0011 67888then 3 digits
Before you call Vanuatu
Dial the right code for your island
Each area code comes right after 678, then 3 more digits.
- Port Vila0011 678 22
- Luganville0011 678 37
- Malampa0011 678 48
- Tafea0011 678 88
Count 5 or 7 digits after 678
When calling Vanuatu cell phones, count the same digits. A 5-digit number is the area code and 3 digits, so Luganville is 37 and 3 more.
- Dial 0011
- Dial 678
- Dial the 5 or 7 digit number
Reach Sanma and Penama numbers
These two codes are close, so check the pair before you dial.
- Sanma0011 678 36
- Penama/Torba0011 678 38
Calling Vanuatu from Australia without an international plan
Suparelay calls Vanuatu for $2.41/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Australia charge up to $3.05/min. Optus and Vodafone include Vanuatu on one prepaid plan each, and Telstra has no plan for it.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $2.41 |
 | $3.05$1.04 with plan |
 | $0.49 |
 | $1.73 + $0.19 per call$1.12 with plan |
Want to call Vanuatu?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Vanuatu
The time now in Vanuatu, and the best hours to call. The time difference to Sydney changes in April and October, because Vanuatu keeps its clocks fixed.
- Time difference
- April to October: 1 hour ahead of Sydney
- October to April: the same time as Sydney
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Vanuatu fails
Optus Supercharge adds 39c per call
On Optus Prepaid Supercharge, every international call costs a 39c flagfall. The per-minute rate comes on top of it.
Optus, Optus Prepaid Supercharge | International Call RatesFrom any country, a call to Vanuatu also fails when
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call Vanuatu from Australia on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +678, then the number. It works from any mobile in Australia
Are calls to Vanuatu included in Australia phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Australia that we checked includes Vanuatu in a plan
How much does it cost to call Vanuatu from Australia?
With no plan, carriers in Australia charge up to $3.05 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Port Vila from Australia?
For Port Vila, dial 0011 678 22, then the 3-digit local number
Do I need to dial 0011 to call Vanuatu?
From a landline, yes: dial 0011, then 678. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +678 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 678 and the number
Can I call Vanuatu on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 678 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Vanuatu
Why isn't my call going through to Vanuatu?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Vanuatu from Australia for free, or make a free call to Vanuatu?
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 to call Vanuatu from Australia on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Vanuatu without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Vanuatu landline from Australia?
From a landline in Australia, dial 0011 678, then the number
When is the best time to call Vanuatu?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Vanuatu. April to October: 1 hour ahead of Sydney. October to April: the same time as Sydney
How do I call Vanuatu from Australia, or make an international call to Vanuatu?
Dial 0011 678, then the number. From a mobile, +678 works too