How to call the UK from New Zealand
- From mobile
- +44 xx xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 44 xx xxxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the UK from New Zealand
How to make a call to the UK from New Zealand: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts a UK area code: after 00 44, the area code has no 0.
- London00 44 20
- Cardiff00 44 29
- Bristol00 44 117
- Leicester00 44 116
- 00New Zealand exit code
- 44Country code of the UK
- xx xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +44 xx xxxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +44 20 7946 0018
- Mobile
- +44 20 7946 0018
- Landline
- 00 44 20 7946 0018
Main area codes in the UK
The area code comes right after 44, then the local number
- London00 4420then the local number
- Birmingham00 44121then the local number
- Glasgow00 44141then the local number
- Manchester00 44161then the local number
- Sheffield00 44114then the local number
- Leeds00 44113then the local number
- Edinburgh00 44131then the local number
- Liverpool00 44151then the local number
Before you call the UK
Birmingham and other big cities
Dial the city code right after 44. Birmingham is 00 44 121 and the local number.
- Birmingham00 44 121
- Manchester00 44 161
- Sheffield00 44 114
- Leeds00 44 113
Remove the 0 from UK numbers
How to call the UK number from NZ: drop the 0, even from a 10-digit number.
- Fails
- 00 44 0121
- Works
- 00 44 121
Type the + on a NZ mobile
Hold 0 until + appears for calling the UK cell phones. A UK toll free number can refuse calls from New Zealand, because some numbers do not take calls from abroad.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 44
- Dial the area code and number
Calling the UK from New Zealand without an international plan
Suparelay calls the UK for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in New Zealand charge up to $0.51/min. One NZ includes the UK with Home Phone, while 2degrees and Spark sell it as an add-on.
- One NZHome Phone
- 2degreesInternational Chat Pack
- SparkInternational Talk and Text Boost
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 10× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.07 mobile |
 | $0.39 |
 | $0.50 |
 | $0.51 |
Want to call the UK?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the UK
The time now in the UK, and the best hours to call. Both countries use daylight saving time, so the time difference moves between 12 and 13 hours.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 11 hours behind Auckland
- January 1 to March 29: 13 hours behind Auckland
- March 29 to April 5: 12 hours behind Auckland
- September 27 to October 25: 12 hours behind Auckland
- October 25 to December 31: 13 hours behind Auckland
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to the UK 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 the UK 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 the UK from NZ mobile or a New Zealand cell phone?
Dial +44, then the number. It works from any mobile in New Zealand
Are calls to the UK included in New Zealand phone plans?
On some plans. One NZ includes calls to the UK in its plans. 2degrees and Spark charge less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call the UK from New Zealand?
With no plan, carriers in New Zealand charge up to $0.51 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to make an international call to the UK?
Dial 00 44, then the number. From a mobile, +44 works too
Do I need to dial 00 to call the UK?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 44. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How to call the UK landline from New Zealand?
From a landline in New Zealand, dial 00 44, then the number
Can I call the UK on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 44 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to the UK
How to call the UK from New Zealand for free, as a free call to the UK?
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 the UK 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 the UK without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
Does 2degrees include calls to the UK?
Yes, up to 300 minutes. 2degrees includes 300 minutes to the UK with $10 International Chat Pack
Does One NZ include calls to the UK?
Yes, up to 250 minutes. One NZ includes 250 minutes to the UK with Medium Endless Mobile
Does Spark include calls to the UK?
Yes, up to 200 minutes. Spark includes 200 minutes to the UK with $10 International Talk and Text Boost
Why isn't my call going through to the UK?
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
When is the best time to call the UK?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the UK. Most of the year: 11 hours behind Auckland. January 1 to March 29: 13 hours behind Auckland. March 29 to April 5: 12 hours behind Auckland. September 27 to October 25: 12 hours behind Auckland. October 25 to December 31: 13 hours behind Auckland