How to call New Zealand from the US
- From mobile
- +64 x xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 64 x xxx xxxx
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How to dial New Zealand from the US
How to make a call to New Zealand from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts a New Zealand area code: Auckland is 9 after 64, never 09.
- Fails
- 011 64 0 9 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 011 64 9 xxx xxxx
- 011The US 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
Dial a New Zealand city
Each city has one digit after 64, then 7 digits.
- Auckland011 64 9
- Christchurch011 64 3
- Wellington011 64 4
Calling New Zealand cell phones
Calling New Zealand from the USA on a cell phone works with +64 and the number, with no 0. Numbers run from 5 to 10 digits, so an 8-digit number can be right.
Check the time difference first
The time difference to New York changes with daylight saving time, so read the clock in the When section before you dial.
Calling New Zealand from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls New Zealand for $0.07/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. Each big US carrier needs an add-on for New Zealand, and a call without it is billed by the minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 57× cheaper | $0.07 landline$0.16 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax |
 | $3.00 + tax |
 | $2.49 + 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
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 16 hours ahead of New York
- January 1 to March 8: 18 hours ahead of New York
- March 8 to April 5: 17 hours ahead of New York
- September 27 to November 1: 17 hours ahead of New York
- November 1 to December 31: 18 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 2
Why a call to New Zealand fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom 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 USA on a mobile or cell phone?
Dial +64, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to New Zealand included in the USA phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes New Zealand in a plan
How much does it cost to call New Zealand from the USA?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Auckland from the USA?
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 the USA for free?
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 USA 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 USA?
From a landline in the US, 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 New York. January 1 to March 8: 18 hours ahead of New York. March 8 to April 5: 17 hours ahead of New York. September 27 to November 1: 17 hours ahead of New York. November 1 to December 31: 18 hours ahead of New York
How do I call New Zealand from the US?
Dial 011 64, then the number. From a mobile, +64 works too
How do you call New Zealand from the US on a phone?
Dial +64, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
How to make an international call to New Zealand?
Dial 011 64, then the number. From a mobile, +64 works too