How to call New Zealand from Canada
- From mobile
- +64 x xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 64 x xxx xxxx
From $0.07/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial New Zealand from Canada
How to make a call to New Zealand from Canada: 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.
- 011Canada exit code
- 64Country code of New Zealand
- x xxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- 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
- 011 64 3 234 5678
Main area codes in New Zealand
The area code comes right after 64, then the local number
- Auckland011 649then 7 digits
- Christchurch011 643then 7 digits
- Wellington011 644then 7 digits
- Hamilton011 647then 7 digits
- Palmerston North011 646then 7 digits
Before you call New Zealand
Leave out the 0 after 64
A New Zealand number written with a 0 before the area code fails from Canada.
- Fails
- 011 64 0 9 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 011 64 9 xxx xxxx
Dial Auckland from a landline
Auckland numbers have 7 digits after the area code. Type them in the dialer above.
- 011exit
- 64New Zealand
- 9Auckland
- xxx xxxxlocal number
Calling New Zealand cell phones
Numbers after 64 run from 5 to 10 digits, so an 8-digit number is valid.
- Dial 011 64
- Skip the leading 0
- Dial the rest of the number
Calling New Zealand from Canada without an international plan
Suparelay calls New Zealand for $0.07/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Canada charge up to $1.44/min. Bell Mobility, Freedom Mobile, and Rogers each need an international add-on for New Zealand, or they charge by the minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 20× cheaper | $0.07 landline$0.16 mobile |
 | $1.05 + tax$0.049 + tax with plan |
 | $0.88 + tax$0.14 + tax with plan |
 | $1.44 + tax$0.035 + tax with plan |
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 Toronto changes with daylight saving time, because New Zealand and Canada move their clocks on different dates.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 16 hours ahead of Toronto
- January 1 to March 8: 18 hours ahead of Toronto
- March 8 to April 5: 17 hours ahead of Toronto
- September 27 to November 1: 17 hours ahead of Toronto
- November 1 to December 31: 18 hours ahead of Toronto
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 2
Why a call to New Zealand fails
Bell can block calls abroad
A Bell Mobility line can have an international calling restriction. Remove it in your long distance add-ons in MyBell before you call abroad.
Bell, What are Bell Mobility's long distance rates?From 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 do I call New Zealand from Canada on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +64, then the number. It works from any mobile in Canada
Are calls to New Zealand included in Canada phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Canada that we checked includes New Zealand in a plan
How much does it cost to call New Zealand from Canada?
With no plan, carriers in Canada charge up to $1.44 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Auckland from Canada?
For Auckland, dial 011 64 9, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call New Zealand?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, 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 Canada for free, or make a free call to New Zealand?
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 to call New Zealand from Canada 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 Canada?
From a landline in Canada, dial 011 64, then the number
When is the best time to call New Zealand?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in New Zealand. Most of the year: 16 hours ahead of Toronto. January 1 to March 8: 18 hours ahead of Toronto. March 8 to April 5: 17 hours ahead of Toronto. September 27 to November 1: 17 hours ahead of Toronto. November 1 to December 31: 18 hours ahead of Toronto
How to make an international call to New Zealand?
Dial 011 64, then the number. From a mobile, +64 works too