How do I call New Zealand from Costa Rica?

To call New Zealand from Costa Rica, dial the exit code 00, followed by the country code +64, then the phone number. For example, to call the number 21 123 4567, you would dial: 00 64 21 123 4567.

What is the country calling code for New Zealand when calling from Costa Rica?

The country calling code for New Zealand is +64. To call New Zealand from Costa Rica, dial +64 followed by the local phone number.

What timezone is New Zealand in?

New Zealand spans multiple timezones: UTC-11:00, UTC-10:00, UTC+12:00, UTC+12:45, UTC+13:00. The capital Wellington is typically in one of the eastern timezones.

What currency is used in New Zealand?

The official currency of New Zealand is the New Zealand dollar ($). This is the primary currency used for all transactions in the country.

What is the capital city of New Zealand?

The capital city of New Zealand is Wellington. It serves as the political and administrative center of the country.

How do I make cheap calls to New Zealand when calling from Costa Rica?

To make affordable calls to New Zealand from Costa Rica, use CallTuv's browser-based calling service. Simply dial +64 followed by the local number. No app download required, and our rates are significantly cheaper than traditional phone carriers.

How much does it cost to call New Zealand when calling from Costa Rica?

CallTuv offers competitive rates for calls to New Zealand from Costa Rica. Rates vary depending on whether you're calling a mobile or landline number. Check our rates page for the most up-to-date pricing.

What is the best time to call New Zealand from Costa Rica?

The capital-to-capital time gap is 5h destination behind. A practical window in Costa Rica is 14:00-23:00 local time, which maps to standard business hours in New Zealand.

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How to Call New Zealand from Costa Rica

Calling New Zealand from Costa Rica: 00 64 [local number].

New Zealand Country Code: +64

ISO: NZ

NZL

Quick answer

To call New Zealand from Costa Rica, dial 00, then 64, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 64 21 123 4567.

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Dialing format

00 64 21 123 4567

Exit code • Country code • Local number

Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call New Zealand correctly helps your conversation start smoothly. This guide covers the essential dialing steps, including country and area codes that are easy to miss. By the end, you’ll be ready to connect confidently with anyone in New Zealand - whether you’re calling Wellington or anywhere else.

Step-by-Step Dialing Guide

Follow these simple steps to make a call to New Zealand from Costa Rica

International Guide

Dial the exit code for Costa Rica

Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for Costa Rica.

Add New Zealand's country code

Dial the country code +64 for New Zealand.

Enter the local phone number

Dial the local phone number in New Zealand (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).

Complete dialing format

Full format: 00 64 [local number] - For example: 00 64 612 345 678

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International Dialing Format

006421 123 4567

Exit Code•Country Code•Phone Number

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+6421 123 4567

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Calling New Zealand from Costa Rica: Calling Code, Local Time & More

Calling Code

+64

Capital of New Zealand

Wellington

Region

Oceania (Australia and New Zealand)

Currency of New Zealand

New Zealand dollar ($)

New Zealand Time Zones

UTC-11:00, UTC-10:00, UTC+12:00, UTC+12:45, UTC+13:00

Current time

Your time

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New Zealand

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New Zealand is --

New Zealand at a Glance

New Zealand, located in Australia and New Zealand, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Wellington, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 5.3M.

The official currency is the New Zealand dollar ($). When calling New Zealand, the country code is +64. The country observes the UTC-11:00, UTC-10:00, UTC+12:00, UTC+12:45, UTC+13:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language.

Destination Calling Profile: New Zealand

Population

5.3M

Population Rank

#119 of 230

Language Footprint

English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language

Time Zone Footprint

UTC-11:00, UTC-10:00 +3 more

City/Area Code Coverage

22 locations listed

Dial Code Status

Exclusive code in dataset

New Zealand currently has a 9-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +64.

Route Profile: Costa Rica to New Zealand

Exit Code in Costa Rica

00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))

Costa Rica Country Code

+506

Route Dialing Pattern

00 64 21 123 4567

Capital Time Difference

5h destination behind

Best Calling Window (Origin Time)

14:00-23:00

Currency Pair

Costa Rican colón (₡) -> New Zealand dollar ($)

Primary languages: Costa Rica (Spanish) and New Zealand (English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language).

Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: Costa Rica (UTC-06:00) and New Zealand (UTC-11:00, UTC-10:00, UTC+12:00, UTC+12:45, UTC+13:00).

Detailed route planning

Route planning details: Costa Rica to New Zealand

Use this route profile to plan a real call from Costa Rica to New Zealand, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.

From

Costa Rica

New Zealand

Costa Rica exit code: 00New Zealand calling code: +64Time difference: 5h destination behind

For dialing this route, callers in Costa Rica usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +64 before the local New Zealand number.

Costa Rica's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC-06:00, while New Zealand's is UTC-11:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 14:00-23:00.

Dialing from Costa Rica

Costa Rica callers are represented by CR/CRI, with San José as a capital reference point, Central America, 5.3M people, Costa Rican colón (₡), and primary language context of Spanish.

Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +506. Origin time zones: UTC-06:00.

New Zealand dialing details

New Zealand is represented here by NZ/NZL, Wellington, Australia and New Zealand, about 5.3M people, New Zealand dollar ($), and primary language context of English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language.

Destination calling code: +64. Destination time zones: UTC-11:00, UTC-10:00, UTC+12:00, UTC+12:45 +1 more. Rate check: check live price before dialing.

Costa Rica to New Zealand call planning

This route combines Costa Rica's outbound dialing rules with New Zealand's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 5h destination behind, and the recommended origin-time window is 14:00-23:00.

Dialing sequence: 00 64 local number. Business-hour window: 14:00-23:00. Time relationship: 5h destination behind.

Destination market: New Zealand is in Australia and New Zealand, with Wellington as a main administrative center. Calls from Costa Rica may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 5.3M. Primary language context: English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language. Local billing and everyday prices use New Zealand dollar ($).

Route context: Costa Rica is listed in Central America with a population of about 5.3M; New Zealand is listed in Australia and New Zealand with about 5.3M. The main listed languages differ: Costa Rica (Spanish) and New Zealand (English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language). Currency context also changes across the route: Costa Rican colón (₡) in Costa Rica and New Zealand dollar ($) in New Zealand.

From Costa Rica, the conventional international prefix is 00; mobile callers can usually use +, then +64, then the New Zealand local number.San José to Wellington has a 5h destination behind time relationship, so check the destination workday before placing business or support calls.New Zealand language context: English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language. Keep this in mind when calling businesses, hotels, banks, or local services.For New Zealand, check whether you are calling a landline or mobile number because those prices can differ; current context: check live price before dialing.

City & Area Codes for New Zealand

22 Locations

City / Region	Area Code	Full Dialing Pattern
Auckland	64-9	+64-9 [local number]
Christchurch	64-3	+64-3 [local number]
Dunedin	64-3	+64-3 [local number]
Hamilton	64-7	+64-7 [local number]
Hastings	64-6	+64-6 [local number]
Invercargill	64-3	+64-3 [local number]
Napier	64-6	+64-6 [local number]
Nelson	64-3	+64-3 [local number]
New Plymouth	64-6	+64-6 [local number]
New Zealand External Territori	64-24	+64-24 [local number]
North Island (Central and East	64-7	+64-7 [local number]
North Island (North)	64-9	+64-9 [local number]
North Island (Western)	64-6	+64-6 [local number]
Palmerston North	64-6	+64-6 [local number]
Pokeno	64-9	+64-9 [local number]
Rotorua	64-7	+64-7 [local number]
South Island	64-3	+64-3 [local number]
Tauranga	64-7	+64-7 [local number]
Timaru	64-3	+64-3 [local number]
Wanganui	64-6	+64-6 [local number]
Wellington Region	64-4	+64-4 [local number]
Whangarei	64-9	+64-9 [local number]

Area codes are typically followed by the subscriber number.