Area Code 67 – Apia
The phone area code for Apia is 67 (international format +68567). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Apia
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The area code 67 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the central region of Upolu Island, primarily serving the capital city of Apia and its surrounding suburban areas. This includes the administrative districts of Vaimauga West and Faleata East, where government buildings, commercial hubs, and residential neighborhoods are concentrated. The code covers the urban core of Apia, from the harbor area to the foothills of Mount Vaea, as well as nearby villages such as Vaitele, Vailele, and Letogo. As the political and economic heart of Samoa, this NDC hosts a high density of fixed-line connections for businesses, public institutions, and private residences.
Dialing Formats and Usage
When calling a fixed-line number in Apia from within Samoa, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 67 and the six-digit subscriber number. For example, a local call to a business in Apia would be placed as 0 67 123456. However, from an international location, callers must use the Samoan country code +685, followed directly by the area code and subscriber number, omitting the leading trunk prefix. The international format becomes +685 67 123456. This distinction is critical for proper call routing across PSTN and mobile networks.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
Currently, the 67 area code does not have an overlay code; it remains the sole geographic NDC for the Apia region. However, the Samoan telecommunications regulator has implemented measures to ensure number portability, allowing subscribers to retain their numbers when switching between fixed-line operators. This means that while the prefix indicates a geographic origin, the actual physical location of the line may vary. Callers should be aware that numbers beginning with 67 are exclusively fixed-line services; mobile numbers in Samoa are identified by distinct prefixes such as 7 or 8 and are not tied to geographic regions.
Caller Instructions
For local callers within Samoa, always include the trunk prefix 0 before the area code when dialing any fixed-line number in Apia. For international callers, replace the trunk prefix with the country code +685. For example, a caller from the United States would dial 011 685 67 123456, while a caller from Australia would dial 0011 685 67 123456. It is essential to verify the subscriber number length, as all fixed-line numbers in Samoa consist of six digits following the area code. Incorrect dialing may result in routing errors or connection failures.