Palau country code +680 — call Palau & get a number.
Palau's phone country code is +680 — but the search people actually land on this page for is often the zip code for Palau, which genuinely exists: 96939, because Palau uses the US Postal Service under its Compact of Free Association with the United States. Here's both — the dialing guide and the zip code explainer — plus area codes by state, mobile operators, live time and weather, and how to get a Palau virtual number through MCM.
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Palau at a glance
The numbers and facts you need before you dial.
What is the country code for Palau?
Two different codes answer to "Palau," and it's worth keeping them straight. The phone country code is +680, assigned by the ITU for international dialing. Separately, Palau also has a genuine US ZIP code, 96939, used for postal mail — a direct result of Palau's Compact of Free Association with the United States, which brought USPS postal service (along with US dollar currency and other benefits) to the island nation even though Palau governs itself as a fully independent country.
A Palau phone number is 7 digits after +680, with no domestic complications to speak of once you know the area or mobile prefix.
Quick distinction: the zip code for Palau (96939) is for mail, and the country code (+680) is for phone calls. Palau uses the US dollar and USPS mail, but keeps its own separate telephone country code — it is not part of the US phone numbering plan.
All four mean the same thing — they connect your call to Palau.
How to call Palau from anywhere
Calling Palau from abroad: your exit code, then 680, then the 7-digit local number. From the US: 011 680 XXX XXXX. From the UK/EU: 00 680 XXX XXXX. Note that Palau itself splits its own outbound international access code by carrier — 011 for PT Waves/PNCC, 012 for PMC.
Full example: +680 488 XXXX — a Koror-area landline, 7 digits after the country code.
Palau phone number format explained
Palau numbers run 7 digits after +680. Area codes are assigned by state — 488 for Koror, 587 for Airai, 544 for Aimeliik, 654 for Melekeok, among others — while mobile numbers are distinguished by operator-block prefixes: PNCC in the 770–778 range, PMC across 620/630/640/660/680/690, and PT Waves in 880–884.
Landline
State area code (e.g. 488 Koror) + subscriber number, 7 digits total. Example: 488 1234 → +680 488 1234.
Mobile
Operator-block prefix (770–778 PNCC, 620–690 range PMC, 880–884 PT Waves) + subscriber number, 7 digits total.
Palau area codes — major cities
Drop the local leading 0 when calling from abroad.
| City | Region | Area code |
|---|---|---|
| Koror | Koror State | 488 |
| Airai | Airai State | 587 |
| Aimeliik | Aimeliik State | 544 |
| Melekeok (near Ngerulmud) | Melekeok State | 654 |
Palau mobile network prefixes
The prefix after +680 tells you which network issued the SIM — though number portability means it no longer guarantees the operator.
PNCC (Palau National Communications Corporation)
the incumbent national telecom operator, also providing fixed-line and internet service.
PMC (Palau Mobile Corporation)
a competing mobile operator, reached via the 012 IDD access code.
PT Waves (Palau Telecoms)
an additional mobile and data operator in the market.
Palau time zone
Palau keeps Palau Time (PWT), UTC+9, year-round, with no daylight saving. It shares this exact clock with Japan and South Korea, and sits an hour behind Sydney in the Australian winter.
Palau is far ahead of the Americas — roughly 13 hours ahead of US Eastern in northern winter — so a US evening call (or a very early US morning call) lands inside Palau's next-day business hours. From the UK, an early morning call (around 8 hours ahead) reaches Palau's afternoon.
Emergency numbers in Palau
Free to call from any Palau phone, landline or mobile.
Common mistakes when calling Palau
Almost every failed international call is a formatting issue, not a network issue.
Confusing the zip code with the phone country code
Palau's ZIP code (96939, used for USPS mail) and its phone country code (+680, used for international dialing) are two completely separate systems — don't mix them up when addressing mail versus dialing a number.
Assuming Palau needs a country name on US mail
Because Palau uses a real US ZIP code, domestic-rate USPS mail can be addressed to Palau the same way as any other US ZIP code destination, without international postage in many cases — verify current USPS rules before sending anything time-sensitive.
Missing the IDD access code split
Palau routes international calls through two different access codes depending on carrier — 011 for PT Waves/PNCC lines, 012 for PMC — so the correct exit sequence can vary by which network you're dialing out from.
Assuming a Palau number is domestic because of the US dollar and ZIP code
Despite using USD and a USPS ZIP code, Palau is a fully independent nation with its own +680 country code — not part of the US telephone numbering plan (NANP).
Getting the digit count wrong
A Palau national number is 7 digits after +680 — double check the count against the area/mobile prefix table before dialing.
Tips to reduce the cost of calling Palau
Remember Palau is USD and USPS, but not NANP
The US dollar and a real US zip code make Palau feel domestic in some ways, but phone dialing still requires the full +680 international sequence.
Match the IDD code to the carrier
If a call isn't connecting, double check whether the destination expects the 011 or 012 international access sequence.
Route calls over VoIP or a virtual number
A cloud-routed +680 virtual number typically costs less per minute than legacy carrier international rates into the Pacific.
Batch calls into Palau's business day
Palau's UTC+9 offset means a US evening or early-morning call lands inside a Palauan business day — plan a consistent slot rather than repeat-dialing.
Why businesses get a Palau virtual number
Palau's economy centers on tourism (world-renowned diving and marine conservation) and a compact public and private sector based mainly in Koror. A +680 virtual number gives a business — travel, hospitality, marine conservation, or trade — a genuine local presence without opening a physical office on the island.
Higher answer rates
A familiar +680 caller ID gets answered more readily than an unfamiliar international number.
Support Palau's tourism and diving sector
Travel and hospitality businesses can maintain a local booking or support line without a physical office in Koror.
Cheaper inbound for local callers
Callers in Palau reach your line at local rates instead of international charges.
Centralized routing
Calls to your +680 number route to any team, anywhere in the world.
Faster market entry
Stand up a Palau presence in days rather than opening a local entity.
Real PSTN presence
A genuine, dialable Palauan number on the public telephone network.
Palau virtual numbers with My Country Mobile
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How to get your Palau virtual number
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Contact our team with your use case — Palau availability is checked case by case against current +680 inventory.
We'll confirm what number types and routing options can be provisioned for your specific need.
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Go live — where a +680 isn't directly available, we'll propose the closest working alternative matched to your use case.
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Palau +680 — FAQ
What is the zip code for Palau?expand_more
96939 — assigned to Koror/Ngerulmud. Palau uses the United States Postal Service under its Compact of Free Association with the US, so it has a genuine US-style ZIP code despite being a fully independent nation.
Why does Palau have a US zip code if it's an independent country?expand_more
Palau's Compact of Free Association with the United States (in force since 1994) includes US postal service as part of the agreement, alongside other benefits like US dollar currency use — so Palau got a standard USPS ZIP code even though it governs itself independently.
What is the country code for Palau?expand_more
+680 — a separate system from the ZIP code, used for international phone dialing rather than mail.
Is Palau part of the US phone numbering plan (NANP)?expand_more
No. Despite using the US dollar and a US ZIP code, Palau has its own international country code, +680, and is not part of the North American Numbering Plan the way Puerto Rico or Guam are.
How many digits is a Palau phone number?expand_more
7 digits after the +680 country code.
What time zone is Palau in?expand_more
Palau Time (PWT), UTC+9, year-round. Palau does not observe daylight saving.
What currency does Palau use?expand_more
The United States dollar (USD) is Palau's official currency.
How do I call Palau from the US?expand_more
Dial 011, then 680, then the 7-digit local number — for example, 011 680 488 1234 for a Koror-area number.
Can I get a virtual Palau phone number without living there?expand_more
Yes — My Country Mobile provisions virtual numbers across 190+ countries; contact the team with your use case to confirm current +680 availability.
Is Palau's capital the same as its largest city?expand_more
No. Ngerulmud has been Palau's official capital since 2006, but Koror remains the country's largest city and main commercial center.