Communication

Telephone

Direct dialing for local and international phone calls is available everywhere in French Polynesia.

The unit is worth 33 CFP. Local phone numbers are composed of 6 digits and there is no area code applicable.

You can either call from your hotel or from a public phone with calling cards that are available for purchase at any post offices, newspapers stores or shops with phone booths nearby.

You will also be able to call with your GSM cel phone using the local network VINI. Click here for more details.

To call your country from any local phone (*), please dial the following numbers :
00 + International code + Area code + phone number

(*) some exceptions may apply if you are calling from your hotel room. Please check with the reception desk.

International codes
Germany

49

France

33

Argentina

54

Italy

39

Australia

61

Japan

81

Belgium

32

Monaco

33

Brazil

55

Norway

47

Canada

1

Caledonia

687

Chile

56

New Zealand

64

Colombia

57

Portugal

351

Spain

34

U.K.

44

U.S.A

1

Switzerland

41

  • To make a call to French Polynesia, please dial the following numbers :

    International Access Code + 689 + 6 digits phone number

    From the US : 010 + 689 + 12.34.56 (6 digits)
    From France : 00 + 689 + 12.34.56

Internet acess

There are only two ISP with headquarters located in Tahiti called MANA and VITI that propose various rates without subscription.

It is possible to retrieve your emails while on vacations since several Internet cafes are available in Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora and other islands. More and more hotels are now offering wireless and/or business centers with Internet connexion.

Post office

Polynesian post offices offer the same kinds of services as you would find in your home country and are generally open Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mail sent to Europe and the U.S.A. will reach its destination  within 8 to 15 days.

Note that apart from Papeete, the mail is not individually distributed in French Polynesia. We use the P.O. boxes of our neighbouring post office.


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