How to call Vanuatu from Australia
Dial 0011 678, then the Vanuatu number. There is no 0 to drop.
How to Dial a Vanuatu Number from Australia
Vanuatu numbers have no area code to add. Landlines have 5 digits and mobiles have 7. From Australia, dial 0011 678 before them.
Convert a Vanuatu number
Type or paste the number you were given, in any format. We show you exactly what to dial from Australia.
Dial 0011
This is the code for an international call from Australia.
Dial 678
This is the country code for Vanuatu.
Dial the whole number
Vanuatu has no area code to add and no 0 to drop. Landlines have 5 digits and mobiles have 7.
From a mobile, you can also press + instead of 0011. For the same number, dial +678 22123.
How to Call a Vanuatu Mobile from Australia
Vanuatu mobile numbers have 7 digits and start with 5, 7 or 8. Dial all 7 digits after 0011 678.
Mobile and landline numbers are dialled the same way. Vanuatu numbers have no 0 in front, so there is nothing to drop.
With a phone card, a Vanuatu landline or mobile costs from $1.14 a minute.
Get Cheap Calls To Vanuatu
Call Vanuatu landlines and mobiles from any Australian mobile or landline. Pick a card, pay online and get your PIN by email.
- Cards from $5
- No contract
- $0 monthly fees
- PIN by email
- 1Choose landlines or mobilesEach card has its own rate for each.
- 2Pick a cardThe list puts the cheapest card first.
- 3Pay and get your PINYour PIN is emailed after purchase.
Compare Phone Card and Mobile Plan Rates to Vanuatu
What it costs per minute to call a Vanuatu mobile at pay-as-you-go rates. A longer bar costs more.
- ALDImobile$1.015/min
- Marathon phone card$1.14/min
- Hello Darling phone card$1.33/min
- Telstra (plan)$1.43/min
- Optus (prepaid)$1.50/min
- Vodafone (prepaid)$1.80/min
- Everyday Mobile from Woolworths$2.33/min
- amaysim$2.50/min
- Vodafone (plan)$2.50/min
- Optus (plan)$4.40/min
- TPG Mobile$11.00/min
Show rates and fees as a table
| Provider | Rate per minute | Fee per call | 10-minute call |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALDImobile | $1.015 | None | $10.15 |
| Marathon phone card | $1.14 | None | $11.44 |
| Hello Darling phone card | $1.33 | None | $13.33 |
| Telstra (plan) | $1.43 | 40c | $14.70 |
| Optus (prepaid) | $1.50 | Not stated | $15.00 |
| Vodafone (prepaid) | $1.80 | Not stated | $18.00 |
| Everyday Mobile from Woolworths | $2.33 | 40c | $23.70 |
| amaysim | $2.50 | None | $25.00 |
| Vodafone (plan) | $2.50 | 28c | $25.28 |
| Optus (plan) | $4.40 | 35c | $44.35 |
| TPG Mobile | $11.00 | 35c | $110.35 |
Mobile plan prices are from each provider's website, checked 22 October 2026. Prices can change, so check with the provider.
How to Call Vanuatu with a Phone Card
A phone card is one of the cheapest ways to call Vanuatu from any Australian mobile or landline. Your PIN is emailed after purchase.
Dial the access number
Call the card's local access number for your city.
Enter your PIN
Type the PIN from your email. A voice tells you how much credit you have.
Dial the Vanuatu number
Enter 0011 678 + the number, then press #. The voice tells you how many minutes you have.
Talk, then hang up
To call another number, press ## instead of hanging up.
Register your phone for PINless dialling and you can skip step 2 next time.
Cheapest Rates to Call Vanuatu from Australia
Our cards with no connection fee and the best mix of Vanuatu landline and mobile rates. Rates are in Australian dollars per minute from the card's local access number.
| Card | Vanuatu landline | Vanuatu mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Marathon | $1.14/min | $1.14/min |
| Hello Darling | $1.33/min | $1.33/min |
| Super Deal | $1.36/min | $1.36/min |
| Click Too | $1.37/min | $1.37/min |
| Day to Day | $1.38/min | $1.38/min |
Rates can change. The card page always shows the current rate before you buy.
What a Vanuatu call costs
A 30 minute call to a Vanuatu landline or mobile costs about $34.32 on Marathon.
For long calls
Some cards charge a connection fee and give a lower rate. Call Anywhere costs $1.13 a minute to Vanuatu landlines and mobiles plus 99c a call. It saves money on calls longer than about 100 minutes.
See every card for Vanuatu
Compare all our cards for Vanuatu calls, cheapest first, with prices and talk time.
No Area Code to Dial in Vanuatu
Every Vanuatu landline has 5 digits and every mobile has 7, on every island. Dial 0011 678, then the number.
Best Time to Call Vanuatu from Australia
Vanuatu is 1 hour ahead of Sydney and Melbourne from April to October, and on the same time from October to April. It is 1 hour ahead of Brisbane and 3 hours ahead of Perth. Vanuatu does not use daylight saving.
| Time of year | Sydney & Melbourne | Brisbane | Perth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early April to early October | Vanuatu is 1 hour ahead | Vanuatu is 1 hour ahead | Vanuatu is 3 hours ahead |
| Early October to early April | Same time | Vanuatu is 1 hour ahead | Vanuatu is 3 hours ahead |
Evening in Australia is a good time to call. At 7pm in Sydney, it is 7pm or 8pm in Vanuatu, depending on the time of year. Our rates are the same at any hour.
Call Vanuatu with a phone card
No contract, no monthly fee and no app. Your PIN arrives by email.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I call a +678 number from Australia?
Dial 0011 678, then the rest of the number. If the number is written as +678 22123, dial 0011 678 22123. From a mobile, you can dial +678 22123 as written.
What is the country code for Vanuatu?
The country code for Vanuatu is 678. From Australia, dial 0011 678, then the number. From a mobile, you can dial +678 instead of 0011 678.
How do I call a Vanuatu mobile from Australia?
Dial 0011 678, then the 7-digit mobile number. Vanuatu mobiles start with 5, 7 or 8. For example, 591 2345 becomes 0011 678 591 2345.
Why can't I call Vanuatu from Australia?
Check three things. You dialled 0011 678 at the start. You dialled the whole number with no extra 0. Your phone plan allows international calls.
How much does it cost to call Vanuatu from Australia?
On cards with no connection fee, calls to Vanuatu landlines and mobiles start at $1.14 a minute. Some cards add a fee to each call. A 30 minute call to a Vanuatu landline costs about $34.32.
What is the time difference between Australia and Vanuatu?
Vanuatu is on the same time as Sydney and Melbourne, or 1 hour ahead, depending on the time of year. Vanuatu is 1 hour ahead of Brisbane and 3 hours ahead of Perth.
Can I call other countries with the same card?
Yes. Our cards call more than 200 countries. See the cheapest rates for each one on our cheap international calls page.
