How to call Samoa from New Zealand
- From mobile
- +685 xxxxx
- From landline
- 00 685 xxxxx
From $0.77/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Samoa from New Zealand
How to make a call to Samoa from New Zealand: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Dial the area code straight after 685, with no 0 in front of it.
- 00New Zealand exit code
- 685Country code of Samoa
- xxxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +685 xxxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +685 22123
- Mobile
- +685 22123
- Landline
- 00 685 22123
Main area codes in Samoa
The area code comes right after 685, then the local number
- Apia00 685200 6853then the local number
- Upolu Rural00 6854then the local number
- Savaii00 6855then the local number
Before you call Samoa
Dial Apia and the islands by code
Apia has two area codes, so check which one your contact uses.
- Apia00 685 2
- Apia00 685 3
- Upolu Rural00 685 4
- Savaii00 685 5
Calling Samoa cell phones with plus
Here is how to call Samoa number from NZ: the phone adds the exit code for you.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 685
- Dial the area code and number
Count the digits before you dial
A 5-digit number is valid, and so are 6, 7 and 10 digits. Type it in the dialer above.
Calling Samoa from New Zealand without an international plan
Suparelay calls Samoa for $0.77/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in New Zealand charge up to $0.81/min. One NZ includes Samoa with Home Phone, and 2degrees needs the NZ Visitor SIM on Prepay Plus.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $0.77 landline$1.96 mobile |
 | $0.81 |
 | $0.80$0.56 with plan |
Want to call Samoa?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Samoa
The time now in Samoa, and the best hours to call. The time difference changes in April and September because New Zealand moves its clocks, not Samoa.
- Time difference
- April to September: 1 hour ahead of Auckland
- September to April: the same time as Auckland
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Samoa fails
One NZ Prepay Plus charges $1.43 per minute outside the top 15
On a One NZ Prepay Plus plan, a call to a country outside the top 15 overseas destinations costs $1.43 per minute. An International Add-On allowance does not cover these calls. Check the destination before you call.
One NZ, Prepay terms2degrees Spend Control blocks calls at the limit
On a 2degrees Pay Monthly plan, Spend Control blocks further chargeable calls when you reach your limit. This includes international calls outside your plan allowance. Change or turn off the limit, or wait for the next billing date.
2degrees, Spend Control terms and conditionsFrom any country, a call to Samoa also fails when
- Your exit code, not Samoa's
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call Samoa from a New Zealand cell phone or mobile?
Dial +685, then the number. It works from any mobile in New Zealand
Are calls to Samoa included in New Zealand phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in New Zealand that we checked includes Samoa in a plan
Does One NZ include calls to Samoa?
With the Home Phone. Without it, One NZ charges $0.80 a minute to a landline and $0.80 to a mobile
How much does it cost to call Samoa from New Zealand?
With no plan, carriers in New Zealand charge up to $0.81 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Apia from New Zealand?
For Apia, dial 00 685 2, then the local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Samoa?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 685. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +685 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 685 and the number
Can I call Samoa on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 685 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Samoa
Why isn't my call going through to Samoa?
The usual causes: your exit code, not Samoa's and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Samoa from New Zealand 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 Samoa from New Zealand on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Samoa without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call a Samoa landline from New Zealand?
From a landline in New Zealand, dial 00 685, then the number
When is the best time to call Samoa?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Samoa. April to September: 1 hour ahead of Auckland. September to April: the same time as Auckland
How to make an international call to Samoa?
Dial 00 685, then the number. From a mobile, +685 works too