Calling Vanuatu from New Zealand: 00 678 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Vanuatu from New Zealand, 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 New Zealand
Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for New Zealand.
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 is --
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 New Zealand
00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))
New Zealand Country Code
+64
Route Dialing Pattern
00 678 591 2345
Capital Time Difference
22h destination ahead
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
11:00-20:00
Currency Pair
New Zealand dollar ($) -> Vanuatu vatu (Vt)
Primary languages: New Zealand (English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language) and Vanuatu (Bislama, English, French).
Shared language overlap: English. Primary timezones: New Zealand (UTC-11:00, UTC-10:00, UTC+12:00, UTC+12:45, UTC+13:00) and Vanuatu (UTC+11:00).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from New Zealand to Vanuatu, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
New Zealand
To
Vanuatu
For dialing this route, callers in New Zealand usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +678 before the local Vanuatu number.
New Zealand's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC-11:00, while Vanuatu's is UTC+11:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 11:00-20:00.
New Zealand callers are represented by NZ/NZL, with Wellington as a capital reference point, Australia and New Zealand, 5.3M people, New Zealand dollar ($), and primary language context of English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language.
Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +64. Origin time zones: UTC-11:00, UTC-10:00, UTC+12:00, UTC+12:45 +1 more.
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 New Zealand's outbound dialing rules with Vanuatu's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 22h destination ahead, and the recommended origin-time window is 11:00-20:00.
Dialing sequence: 00 678 local number. Business-hour window: 11:00-20:00. Time relationship: 22h destination ahead.
Destination market: Vanuatu is in Melanesia, with Port Vila as a main administrative center. Calls from New Zealand 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: New Zealand is listed in Australia and New Zealand with a population of about 5.3M; Vanuatu is listed in Melanesia with about 321K. The route has shared language overlap in English. Currency context also changes across the route: New Zealand dollar ($) in New Zealand 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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