How to call New Zealand from Australia
- From mobile
- +64 x xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 0011 64 x xxx xxxx
From $0.07/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial New Zealand from Australia
How to make a call to New Zealand from Australia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts a New Zealand area code, so Auckland is 9 after 64.
- 0011Australia exit code
- 64Country code of New Zealand
- 9Auckland
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +64 x xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +64 3 234 5678
- Mobile
- +64 3 234 5678
- Landline
- 0011 64 3 234 5678
Main area codes in New Zealand
The area code comes right after 64, then the local number
- Auckland0011 649then 7 digits
- Christchurch0011 643then 7 digits
- Wellington0011 644then 7 digits
- Hamilton0011 647then 7 digits
- Palmerston North0011 646then 7 digits
Before you call New Zealand
Leave out the 0 after 64
How to call New Zealand number from Australia: the 0 in front of the area code drops after 64.
- Fails
- 0011 64 0 9 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 0011 64 9 xxx xxxx
Dial the main cities
How do I call New Zealand from Australia for a city? Dial its code after 64, then 7 digits, an 8-digit number in all.
- Auckland0011 64 9
- Wellington0011 64 4
- Christchurch0011 64 3
Use plus on a mobile
Calling New Zealand cell phones works the same way, and your phone adds the exit code for you.
- Press and hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 64
- Dial the number without its 0
Calling New Zealand from Australia without an international plan
Suparelay calls New Zealand for $0.07/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Australia charge up to $0.71/min. Optus, Telstra, and Vodafone include New Zealand only on named prepaid plans, so check yours in the table.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 10× cheaper | $0.07 landline$0.16 mobile |
 | $0.71 |
 | No rate published |
 | $0.14 + $0.19 per call |
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 Sydney changes twice a year with daylight saving time, so check the clock above.
- Time difference
- September to October: 3 hours ahead of Sydney
- October to September: 2 hours ahead of Sydney
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 2
Why a call to New Zealand fails
Optus Supercharge adds 39c per call
On Optus Prepaid Supercharge, every international call costs a 39c flagfall. The per-minute rate comes on top of it.
Optus, Optus Prepaid Supercharge | International Call RatesFrom any country, a call to New Zealand also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call a New Zealand mobile number from Australia?
Dial +64, then the number. It works from any mobile in Australia
Can I call New Zealand from Australia, and are calls to New Zealand included in Australia phone plans?
Yes. Optus, Telstra, and Vodafone include calls to New Zealand in their plans. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call New Zealand from Australia?
Nothing extra on Optus Medium Choice Plus or Large Choice Plus plan, Telstra Pre-Paid Max, and Vodafone Infinite Medium Plan. Without such a plan, carriers in Australia charge up to $0.71 a minute. Suparelay calls New Zealand from your browser for cents a minute, with no plan
Is it free to call New Zealand from Australia?
Only on Optus Medium Choice Plus or Large Choice Plus plan, Telstra Pre-Paid Max, and Vodafone Infinite Medium Plan, or app to app. With any other plan, or from a laptop, Suparelay calls New Zealand from your browser for cents a minute
How to call Auckland from Australia?
For Auckland, dial 0011 64 9, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 0011 to call New Zealand?
From a landline, yes: dial 0011, then 64. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +64 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 64 and the number
Can I call New Zealand on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 64 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to New Zealand
Why isn't my call going through to New Zealand?
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 listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call New Zealand from Australia on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in New Zealand without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call New Zealand landline from Australia?
From a landline in Australia, dial 0011 64, then the number
International call to New Zealand: how do you call New Zealand from Australia?
Dial 0011 64, then the number. From a mobile, +64 works too
When is the best time to call New Zealand?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in New Zealand. September to October: 3 hours ahead of Sydney. October to September: 2 hours ahead of Sydney