How to call the USA from New Zealand
- From mobile
- +1 xxx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 1 xxx xxx xxxx
From $0.04/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the USA from New Zealand
How to make a call to the USA from New Zealand: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 00New Zealand exit code
- 1Country code of the USA
- 212New York City
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +1 xxx xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +1 212 555 0100
- Mobile
- +1 212 555 0100
- Landline
- 00 1 212 555 0100
Main area codes in the USA
The area code comes right after 1, then the local number
- New York City00 121200 133200 164600 1934then 7 digits
- Los Angeles00 121300 131000 1323then 7 digits
- Brooklyn00 134700 1718then 7 digits
- Chicago00 131200 177300 1872then 7 digits
- Houston00 128100 171300 1832then 7 digits
- Phoenix00 148000 160200 1623then 7 digits
- Philadelphia00 121500 126700 1445then 7 digits
- San Antonio00 121000 1726then 7 digits
Before you call the USA
Pick the area code for your city
Each city takes 7 more digits after its area code.
- New York City00 1 212
- Los Angeles00 1 213
- Chicago00 1 312
Dial a US toll free number
Dial it like any other number: 00 1, then the 10 digits. A number that does not take calls from abroad fails.
Calling the USA cell phones
Use +1 and the 10 digits from your mobile. To call the USA from NZ on a landline, dial 00 1 first.
Calling the USA from New Zealand without an international plan
Suparelay calls the USA for $0.04/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in New Zealand charge up to $0.51/min. One NZ includes calls to the USA with Home Phone, while 2degrees and Spark sell them as an add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 12× cheaper | |
 | $0.39 |
 | $0.50 |
 | $0.51 |
Want to call the USA?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the USA
The time now in the USA, and the best hours to call. Daylight saving time changes in both countries move the time difference, so check the clock before you call.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 16 hours behind Auckland
- January 1 to March 8: 18 hours behind Auckland
- March 8 to April 5: 17 hours behind Auckland
- September 27 to November 1: 17 hours behind Auckland
- November 1 to December 31: 18 hours behind Auckland
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 8
Why a call to the USA 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 USA also fails when
- 00 does not work from every country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call the USA from a NZ mobile or a New Zealand cell phone?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in New Zealand
Are calls to the USA included in New Zealand phone plans?
On some plans. One NZ includes calls to the USA 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 USA 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 call New York City from New Zealand?
For New York City, dial 00 1 212, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call the USA?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 1. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
Can I call the USA on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 1 and the 10-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to the USA
Why isn't my call going through to the USA?
The usual causes: 00 does not work from every country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call the USA from New Zealand for free, and is a free call to the USA possible?
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 USA 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 USA without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the USA landline from New Zealand?
From a landline in New Zealand, dial 00 1, then the 10-digit number
When is the best time to call the USA?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the USA. Most of the year: 16 hours behind Auckland. January 1 to March 8: 18 hours behind Auckland. March 8 to April 5: 17 hours behind Auckland. September 27 to November 1: 17 hours behind Auckland. November 1 to December 31: 18 hours behind Auckland
How do I call the USA from New Zealand?
Dial 00 1, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, +1 works too
How to make an international call to the USA?
The country code of the USA is +1