Calling Vanuatu from Costa Rica: 00 678 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Vanuatu from Costa Rica, dial 00, then 678, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 678 591 2345.
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Dialing format
00 678 591 2345
Exit code • Country code • Local number
Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Vanuatu correctly helps your conversation start smoothly. This guide covers the essential dialing steps, including country and area codes that are easy to miss. By the end, you’ll be ready to connect confidently with anyone in Vanuatu - whether you’re calling Port Vila or anywhere else.
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Vanuatu from Costa Rica
Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for Costa Rica.
Dial the country code +678 for Vanuatu.
Dial the local phone number in Vanuatu (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: 00 678 [local number] - For example: 00 678 612 345 678
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Calling Code
+678
Capital of Vanuatu
Port Vila
Region
Oceania (Melanesia)
Currency of Vanuatu
Vanuatu vatu (Vt)
Vanuatu Time Zones
UTC+11:00
Current time
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Vanuatu, located in Melanesia, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Port Vila, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 321K.
The official currency is the Vanuatu vatu (Vt). When calling Vanuatu, the country code is +678. The country observes the UTC+11:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include Bislama, English, French.
Population
321K
Population Rank
#177 of 230
Language Footprint
Bislama, English, French
Time Zone Footprint
UTC+11:00
City/Area Code Coverage
9 locations listed
Dial Code Status
Exclusive code in dataset
Vanuatu currently has a 7-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +678.
Exit Code in Costa Rica
00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))
Costa Rica Country Code
+506
Route Dialing Pattern
00 678 591 2345
Capital Time Difference
17h destination ahead
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
16:00-23:59 and 00:00-01:00
Currency Pair
Costa Rican colón (₡) -> Vanuatu vatu (Vt)
Primary languages: Costa Rica (Spanish) and Vanuatu (Bislama, English, French).
Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: Costa Rica (UTC-06:00) and Vanuatu (UTC+11:00).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from Costa Rica to Vanuatu, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
Costa Rica
To
Vanuatu
For dialing this route, callers in Costa Rica usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +678 before the local Vanuatu number.
Costa Rica's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC-06:00, while Vanuatu's is UTC+11:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 16:00-23:59 or 00:00-01:00.
Costa Rica callers are represented by CR/CRI, with San José as a capital reference point, Central America, 5.3M people, Costa Rican colón (₡), and primary language context of Spanish.
Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +506. Origin time zones: UTC-06:00.
Vanuatu is represented here by VU/VUT, Port Vila, Melanesia, about 321K people, Vanuatu vatu (Vt), and primary language context of Bislama, English, French.
Destination calling code: +678. Destination time zones: UTC+11:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.
This route combines Costa Rica's outbound dialing rules with Vanuatu's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 17h destination ahead, and the recommended origin-time window is 16:00-23:59 or 00:00-01:00.
Dialing sequence: 00 678 local number. Business-hour window: 16:00-23:59 or 00:00-01:00. Time relationship: 17h destination ahead.
Destination market: Vanuatu is in Melanesia, with Port Vila as a main administrative center. Calls from Costa Rica may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 321K. Primary language context: Bislama, English, French. Local billing and everyday prices use Vanuatu vatu (Vt).
Route context: Costa Rica is listed in Central America with a population of about 5.3M; Vanuatu is listed in Melanesia with about 321K. The main listed languages differ: Costa Rica (Spanish) and Vanuatu (Bislama, English, French). Currency context also changes across the route: Costa Rican colón (₡) in Costa Rica and Vanuatu vatu (Vt) in Vanuatu.
| City / Region | Area Code | Full Dialing Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Banks | 678-385 | +678-385 [local number] |
| Efate | 678-23 | +678-23 [local number] |
| Epi | 678-24 | +678-24 [local number] |
| Luganville | 678-36 | +678-36 [local number] |
| Maewo | 678-383 | +678-383 [local number] |
| Malekula | 678-484 | +678-484 [local number] |
| Port Vila | 678-22 | +678-22 [local number] |
| Shepherds | 678-282 | +678-282 [local number] |
| Tanna | 678-686 | +678-686 [local number] |
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