How to call New Zealand
- From mobile
- +64 x xxx xxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 64 x xxx xxxx
From $0.07/min in your browser, from any country
How to call New Zealand from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial New Zealand from abroad
How to make a call to New Zealand from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. A number in the five biggest cities has 8 digits after 64: a one-digit area code and 7 local digits.
- 00Exit code
- 64Country code of New Zealand
- 9Auckland
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call New Zealand
Area codes of the big cities
Dial the area code right after 64, with no 0 before it.
- Auckland+64 9
- Christchurch+64 3
- Wellington+64 4
- Hamilton+64 7
- Palmerston North+64 6
Drop the 0 after 64
The 0 that starts a New Zealand number works only inside the country.
- Fails
- +64 0 9 xxx xxxx
- Works
- +64 9 xxx xxxx
How New Zealand phone numbers work
- Landlines
- Starts with 03, 04, 06, 07, or 09, the five regional area codes
- Mobiles
- Starts with 02
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 0800 or 0508. These do not always work from outside New Zealand
Want to call New Zealand?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call New Zealand
The time now in New Zealand, and the best hours to call. The time difference to New Zealand changes with daylight saving time, so read the clock before you call.
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 2
Holidays in New Zealand
Offices close on these days by law
- Oct26Labour DayMonday
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Dec26Boxing DaySaturday
- Dec28Boxing Day (observed)Monday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Jan2Day after New Year's DaySaturday
Why a call to New Zealand fails
The 0 is still in the number
The 0 at the start of a New Zealand number works only inside the country. From abroad, leave it out: +64 takes its place.
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from New Zealand, Australia, and most of the world. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.
The number does not take calls from abroad
Freephone numbers that start with 0800 or 0508 sometimes cannot be reached from outside New Zealand.
Questions
How do I call New Zealand from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 64 and the number
Which exit code do I dial before 64?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call New Zealand number from a mobile: how to call a New Zealand mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +64, then the number
How to call to New Zealand from a landline, and how do you call New Zealand from a mobile?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
Why does my call to New Zealand not go through?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number, the exit code is wrong for your country, and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in New Zealand now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in New Zealand. Most of New Zealand keeps the time of Auckland
How much does it cost to call New Zealand?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include New Zealand. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
How to make a free call to New Zealand, or a free call to a New Zealand mobile number?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How do I type +64 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 64 and the number. It works the same in every country
Can I make a WhatsApp call to New Zealand?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in New Zealand needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
What is the code for an international call to New Zealand?
The country code of New Zealand is +64
What's the best way to make an online call to a New Zealand number, as an internet call?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in New Zealand needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser