Tahiti - Telephone Service

Direct dialing for local and international telephone calls is very easy in French Polynesia, whether placing calls from your hotel or from public phone booths. When dialing direct to Tahiti and Her Islands, dial the proper International Access Code + 689 (country Code) + Local Number. The International Access Code if calling from the U.S. is 011.

When transmitting telex messages from the U.S., the code 702 or 711 for Tahiti and Her Islands must precede the telex number.

Calling cards can be purchased at any post office, or at retail outlets such as newspaper stands or shops with phone booths nearby. There are three denominations of cards that purchase corresponding "call units" - 5000 CFP, 2000 CFP and 1000 CFP. If you plan to make a long-distance call, it's a good idea to pick up a 5000 CFP card and keep it with you.