Country code Wallis and Futuna, +681 or 00681?
There are two spellings for the Wallis and Futuna area codes, namely +681 and 00681. Which area code do you have to use? What is the difference between the two country codes for Wallis and Futuna and what are the different versions for?
The country code of Wallis and Futuna that starts with a “+” (i.e. +681) is the so-called international code (international spelling). It is primarily used in the mobile communications sector. Most cell phones can make an international call to Wallis and Futuna using the +681 area code. This applies to almost every country in the world.
Unfortunately, there are phones (especially older models) that do not support the international spelling. The Wallis and Futuna area code with leading zeros (00681) is then used on these phones. The leading zeros are also referred to as the so-called traffic elimination number. When you call, they indicate that it is an international call.
Problem: Access code and area code 00681
In fact, the 00681 variant applies to calls to Wallis and Futuna, primarily in Europe. In other countries of the world, the international code 00681 will not work. Example: In the US, international calls to Wallis and Futuna begin with 011. An international call here begins with the area code 011681.
Conclusion
For calls from UK to Wallis and Futuna you can always use the country code 00681. In other countries, the two leading zeros must be replaced by a different access code. The international dialing code (+681) for Wallis and Futuna works in all countries in the world. However, it is not supported in all networks and by all telephone devices.
Example of phone calls to Wallis and Futuna
To illustrate the use of the international area codes Wallis and Futuna (+681 or 00681) here is an example again:
You want to call 456789 with area code 0123 in Wallis and Futuna. In this case you can use the following numbers (from UK/Europe):
00681 123 456789
If you use a mobile phone, the following notation also applies worldwide:
+681 123 456789