How to call New Zealand from the UK
- 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 UK
How to make a call to New Zealand from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A New Zealand number written with a leading 0 loses that 0 after 64, so do not dial it.
- 00The UK 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 Auckland with 8 digits
An Auckland number is an 8-digit number after 64: the 9 and 7 more digits.
- 00exit
- 64New Zealand
- 9Auckland
- xxx xxxxlocal number
Leave out the 0 after 64
A saved number with 0 at the front of the area code fails from the UK.
- Fails
- 00 64 0 9 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 64 9 xxx xxxx
Use plus on a UK mobile
The plus replaces 00, and the phone adds the exit code. Calling New Zealand cell phones works the same way.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 64
- Dial the number without its 0
Calling New Zealand from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls New Zealand for $0.07/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13/min. Only O2 includes New Zealand in a plan, while EE and Vodafone sell it as an add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 87× cheaper | $0.07 landline$0.16 mobile |
 | $6.13$0.04 landline · $0.092 mobile with plan |
 | $5.42 |
 | $3.96 |
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. New Zealand uses daylight saving time, so the time difference to London changes twice a year.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 11 hours ahead of London
- January 1 to March 29: 13 hours ahead of London
- March 29 to April 5: 12 hours ahead of London
- September 27 to October 25: 12 hours ahead of London
- October 25 to December 31: 13 hours ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 2
Why a call to New Zealand fails
O2 blocks international calls on a £0 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 bars chargeable use outside the monthly and Bolt On allowances. International calls are in that group, so the call fails.
O2, What are spend caps?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 to call New Zealand from the UK cell phone or mobile?
Dial +64, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to New Zealand included in the UK phone plans?
On some plans. O2 includes calls to New Zealand in its plans. EE and Vodafone charge less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much to call New Zealand from the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Auckland from the UK?
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
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 UK for free? Is there 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 UK 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 UK?
From a landline in the UK, 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. Most of the year: 11 hours ahead of London. January 1 to March 29: 13 hours ahead of London. March 29 to April 5: 12 hours ahead of London. September 27 to October 25: 12 hours ahead of London. October 25 to December 31: 13 hours ahead of London
How do I call New Zealand from the UK in an international call?
Dial 00 64, then the number. From a mobile, +64 works too
Does O2 include calls to New Zealand?
Yes, up to 500 minutes. O2 includes 500 minutes to New Zealand with £30 Rolling plan