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Area Code 494 – Polynesia

The phone area code for Polynesia is 494 (international format +689494). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.

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Population N/A
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Admin Region French Polynesia
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GPS Coordinates -16.5297, -151.7679
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📍 Geographic Location of Polynesia

Overview of +689 494

The prefix +689 494 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the French Polynesian numbering plan, assigned to the Leeward Islands (Îles Sous-le-Vent) group in the Society Archipelago. This code specifically serves the island of Raiatea, including its main commune Uturoa, and the adjacent island of Tahaa. These islands are part of the administrative subdivision of the Leeward Islands, which also includes Huahine and Bora Bora, but those islands are covered by different prefixes.

Geographic Coverage and Administration

The 494 code is allocated to the Raiatea-Tahaa telephone exchange area. Uturoa, the administrative capital of the Leeward Islands, is the primary urban center served by this prefix. The area is known for its agricultural production (vanilla, copra) and tourism, with many small hotels and guesthouses relying on this numbering range for fixed-line services. As with all French Polynesian geographic codes, the prefix is tied to the physical location of the subscriber's line, and calls are routed over the PSTN.

Dialing Formats

French Polynesia uses a closed numbering plan with 8 digits for all local numbers. The national format for numbers in the 494 area is 494 XX XX (where X represents a digit). When dialing from within French Polynesia, you must include the leading '4' of the NDC, so the full national number is 494 XX XX. For international callers, the number is dialed as +689 494 XX XX (or 00 689 494 XX XX from many countries). There is no trunk prefix '0' used in French Polynesia; the country code +689 is dialed directly.

Caller Instructions

  • Local callers (within French Polynesia): Dial the 8-digit number directly, e.g., 494 12 34.
  • International callers: Dial your country's exit code, then 689, then the 8-digit number, e.g., +689 494 12 34.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

Currently, there is no overlay code for the Leeward Islands; the 494 prefix is unique to the Raiatea-Tahaa area. However, due to the growth of mobile services, some numbers beginning with 494 may have been ported to mobile networks, but the prefix remains officially designated as geographic. Fixed-line numbers in this range are primarily used for businesses, government offices, and residential landlines. When calling, always verify the complete 8-digit number to avoid misdialing, as numbers within the same island group may share similar prefixes.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Which islands are covered by the +689 494 area code?
The +689 494 area code covers the islands of Raiatea and Tahaa in the Leeward Islands (Îles Sous-le-Vent) of French Polynesia. The main town is Uturoa on Raiatea.
How do I call a number in the 494 area from overseas?
Dial your country's international exit code (e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from most European countries), then 689 (French Polynesia country code), followed by the 8-digit local number starting with 494. For example, +689 494 12 34.
Is +689 494 a mobile or fixed-line prefix?
It is officially a geographic fixed-line prefix assigned to the Raiatea-Tahaa area. However, number portability may allow some mobile numbers to have this prefix, but it is primarily used for landlines.
Do I need to dial a trunk prefix '0' before the number in French Polynesia?
No, French Polynesia does not use a trunk prefix. All national numbers are dialed as 8 digits, starting with the area code (e.g., 494 12 34). Internationally, you dial +689 followed by the 8-digit number.
What is the cost of calling a +689 494 number?
Calls to +689 494 are international calls for callers outside French Polynesia and are billed at the international rate of your telecom provider. Calls from within French Polynesia are typically charged as local or national calls, depending on your operator.