Area Code 22 – Port Vila, Shefa
The phone area code for Port Vila, Shefa is 22 (international format +67822). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Port Vila, Shefa
Geographic Overview
The area code 22 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the capital city of Port Vila, located on the island of Efate in the Shefa Province of Vanuatu. This code is used for fixed-line telephone services within the urban and peri-urban areas of Port Vila, the country's political, economic, and administrative hub. As a geographic code, it identifies the physical location of the subscriber's line, in accordance with ITU-T E.164 recommendations.
Dialing Formats
When calling a fixed-line number in Port Vila from abroad, the international format is:
- +678 22X XXXX (where X represents the subscriber's local number digits).
For example, a typical number might be +678 22 12345. Domestically, callers within Vanuatu can dial the national significant number (NSN) directly, which includes the area code: 22 12345. It is important to note that Vanuatu uses a closed dialing plan, meaning the area code must always be dialed, even for local calls within Port Vila.
Geographic Coverage and Administration
The 22 prefix covers the Port Vila exchange areas, including the central business district, government buildings, and residential neighborhoods. The Shefa Province, which includes Efate and the Shepherd Islands, relies on this code for its primary fixed-line connectivity. The prefix is administered by the national telecommunications regulator, the Telecommunications Radiocommunications and Broadcasting Regulator (TRBR), and is currently operated by the incumbent carrier, Telecom Vanuatu Limited (TVL).
Caller Instructions
For international callers, always replace the leading zero (if present in domestic notation) with the Vanuatu country code +678. For example, if a local number is listed as 22 12345, dial +678 22 12345 from overseas. For callers within Vanuatu, simply dial the full NSN: 22 12345. No trunk prefix is required for domestic calls.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
Currently, there is no overlay code for Port Vila; the 22 prefix remains the sole geographic code for the capital. However, due to the increasing demand for fixed-line services, the TRBR has implemented number expansion plans, and new subscribers may receive numbers with additional digits. Always verify the complete number with the subscriber to ensure accurate dialing.