Send SMS to New Caledonia online
Nouméa, the capital of New Caledonia, is known for its small businesses like beachside cafes, diving schools, and local handicraft shops. Teachers notify parents about school activities, diving schools confirm lesson times, and event planners share updates about local festivals. Texts are effective here because they reach everyone quickly, even on remote islands.
New Caledonia
+687 · Oceania and Pacific
Price per message
$0.01498
- For $40
- 2,670 SMS
- Alphabet
- GSM-7 or Unicode
- 1,000 messages
- $14.98
- Example number
- +687 75 12 34
What a bulk SMS campaign to New Caledonia costs
Need a different count? The pricing calculator works it out for any number of messages, and the workspace shows the exact total for your own list, including names merged into the text.
| Recipients | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
| 500 | $7.49 | $14.98 |
| 1,000 | $14.98 | $29.96 |
| 5,000 | $74.90 | $149.80 |
| 10,000 | $149.80 | $299.60 |
Who sends text messages to customers in New Caledonia
Diving schools
They text students in Nouméa about lesson schedules and diving conditions.
Local cafes
Cafes in Lifou notify customers about daily specials and live music events.
Event organizers
They text attendees in Bourail about festival dates and ticket availability.
Handicraft shops
Shops in Poindimié text customers about new arrivals and workshop dates.
Phone number format in New Caledonia
A mobile number in New Caledonia has 6 digits after +687 and no leading 0, so 75.12.34 becomes +687 75 12 34 in international format. With New Caledonia as the default country you can paste the local form.
Alphabet and message length
Texts in French stay at 160 characters per segment until they use â, ê, î, ô, û, ç, ë and ï. Those letters are not in GSM-7, so the message becomes Unicode with 70 characters per segment (67 per part). Short reminders written without them stay in one segment, and the composer names each letter that changed the count.
Main languages: French.
Best time to send to New Caledonia
New Caledonia stays on UTC+11 all year, so 10:00 in Noumea is always 23:00 UTC. The scheduler takes your own time zone and shows the same moment in UTC, which makes a 10:00 local send easy to set from anywhere.
Your business
Text Message · Today 09:30
Hi Lee, your order is ready. Collect it today from 2 pm at the front desk.
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Questions about texting New Caledonia
How much does it cost to send an SMS to New Caledonia?
One message (one segment) to New Caledonia costs $0.01498. A campaign to 1,000 people with a short text costs $14.98, and a two-segment text costs twice that. Failed messages are refunded to your credit.
How many messages to New Caledonia does a $40 top-up send?
$40 sends 2,670 single-segment messages to New Caledonia, and more with the bonus on your first top-up. Credit has no expiry date, so what you do not use stays in your account.
How long can a text to New Caledonia be?
Texts in French stay at 160 characters per segment until they use â, ê, î, ô, û, ç, ë and ï. Those letters are not in GSM-7, so the message becomes Unicode with 70 characters per segment (67 per part). Short reminders written without them stay in one segment, and the composer names each letter that changed the count.
What number format do I use for New Caledonia?
A mobile number in New Caledonia has 6 digits after +687 and no leading 0, so 75.12.34 becomes +687 75 12 34 in international format. With New Caledonia as the default country you can paste the local form.
What language works best for texts in New Caledonia?
French is the official language and widely used, but local languages like Drehu or Nengone may connect better in certain areas. Keep messages concise.
Are there times when people are less likely to check texts?
During major holidays like Bastille Day or local festivals, people may be less responsive. Avoid sending texts late at night.
Ready to text New Caledonia?
Create an account, paste your New Caledonia numbers and see the exact total before you send. Top up from $40: that is 2,670 messages to New Caledonia.