How to call New Zealand from the Philippines
- From mobile
- +64 x xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 64 x xxx xxxx
From $0.07/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial New Zealand from the Philippines
How to make a call to New Zealand from the Philippines: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. New Zealand area codes start with a 0 at home, and you drop that 0 when you dial from the Philippines.
- 00The Philippines 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
- 00 64 3 234 5678
Main area codes in New Zealand
The area code comes right after 64, then the local number
- Auckland00 649then 7 digits
- Christchurch00 643then 7 digits
- Wellington00 644then 7 digits
- Hamilton00 647then 7 digits
- Palmerston North00 646then 7 digits
Before you call New Zealand
Dial a New Zealand city
Each city code comes right after 64, and with 7 more digits it makes an 8-digit number.
- Auckland00 64 9
- Wellington00 64 4
- Christchurch00 64 3
Drop the 0 of the area code
Callers keep the 0 they use inside New Zealand, and the call fails.
- Fails
- 00 64 09 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 64 9 xxx xxxx
Calling New Zealand cell phones
A mobile adds the exit code for you. Type it in the dialer above.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 64
- Dial the number without its 0
Calling New Zealand from the Philippines without an international plan
Suparelay calls New Zealand for $0.07/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the Philippines charge up to $0.40/min. No Philippine carrier that we checked includes New Zealand in a plan, so each call bills by the minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 5× cheaper | $0.07 landline$0.16 mobile |
 | $0.40 + tax |
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. Daylight saving time in New Zealand runs from September to April, so the time difference to Manila changes then.
- Time difference
- April to September: 4 hours ahead of Manila
- September to April: 5 hours ahead of Manila
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 2
Why a call to New Zealand fails
Register your Philippine SIM before calling
A new Philippine SIM stays inactive until you register it, so it cannot make calls to any destination. Register the SIM first.
Republic Act 11934, section 4Smart default rate is $0.40 a minute
Smart publishes an IDD rate of $0.40 per minute to any country.
Smart Communications, Smart IDDFrom 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 New Zealand from the Philippines cell phone or mobile?
Dial +64, then the number. It works from any mobile in the Philippines
Are calls to New Zealand included in the Philippines phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the Philippines that we checked includes New Zealand in a plan
How much does it cost to call New Zealand from the Philippines?
With no plan, carriers in the Philippines charge up to $0.40 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Does DITO include calls to New Zealand?
DITO charges $0.40 a minute to a landline in New Zealand and $0.40 to a mobile
How to call Auckland from the Philippines?
For Auckland, dial 00 64 9, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call New Zealand?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, 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
How do I call New Zealand from the Philippines with an international call to New Zealand?
Dial 00 64, then the number. From a mobile, +64 works too
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 the Philippines 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 the Philippines 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 the Philippines?
From a landline in the Philippines, dial 00 64, then the number
When is the best time to call New Zealand?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in New Zealand. April to September: 4 hours ahead of Manila. September to April: 5 hours ahead of Manila