Network & carriers
New Caledonia's telecom market is served by OPT-NC (Office des Postes et Télécommunications), the territory's main carrier.
+687 · NC · UTC+11
New Caledonia
Country Code & Virtual Numbers
New Caledonia's +687 code covers a French Pacific territory served primarily by OPT-NC. Capital: Nouméa · Business hours: 5:00 PM–1:00 AM EST.
// The Basics
What is the +687 country code?
Numbering format
New Caledonian numbers are typically 6 digits, dialed the same way domestically and internationally beyond the country code.
Calling culture
Business culture in New Caledonia blends French formality with relaxed Pacific island norms.
Did you know
New Caledonia's nickel-rich economy has supported relatively strong telecom infrastructure for a territory of its small population.
// Quick Facts
A quick read on New Caledonia numbers.
New Caledonian numbers are typically 6 digits, dialed the same way domestically and internationally beyond the country code.
Best time to call New Caledonia from the US
New Caledonia is on UTC+11 · Business hours = – EST · Mon–Fri
// Why a Virtual Number
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Frequently Asked
New Caledonia questions answered.
Answers about New Caledonia's carrier landscape, business culture, and getting a local +687 virtual number.
Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 687, then the national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0).
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