Calling Kiribati from New Zealand: 00 686 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Kiribati from New Zealand, dial 00, then 686, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 686 72001234.
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Dialing format
00 686 72001234
Exit code • Country code • Local number
Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Kiribati 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 Kiribati - whether you’re calling South Tarawa or anywhere else.
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Kiribati from New Zealand
Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for New Zealand.
Dial the country code +686 for Kiribati.
Dial the local phone number in Kiribati (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: 00 686 [local number] - For example: 00 686 612 345 678
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Calling Code
+686
Capital of Kiribati
South Tarawa
Region
Oceania (Micronesia)
Currency of Kiribati
Australian dollar ($)
Kiribati Time Zones
UTC+12:00, UTC+13:00, UTC+14:00
Current time
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Kiribati is --
Kiribati, located in Micronesia, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, South Tarawa, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 121K.
The official currency is the Australian dollar ($). When calling Kiribati, the country code is +686. The country observes the UTC+12:00, UTC+13:00, UTC+14:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include English, Gilbertese.
Population
121K
Population Rank
#187 of 230
Language Footprint
English, Gilbertese
Time Zone Footprint
UTC+12:00, UTC+13:00 +1 more
City/Area Code Coverage
32 locations listed
Dial Code Status
Exclusive code in dataset
Kiribati currently has a 8-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +686.
Exit Code in New Zealand
00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))
New Zealand Country Code
+64
Route Dialing Pattern
00 686 72001234
Capital Time Difference
23h destination ahead
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
10:00-19:00
Currency Pair
New Zealand dollar ($) -> Australian dollar ($)
Primary languages: New Zealand (English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language) and Kiribati (English, Gilbertese).
Shared language overlap: English. Primary timezones: New Zealand (UTC-11:00, UTC-10:00, UTC+12:00, UTC+12:45, UTC+13:00) and Kiribati (UTC+12:00, UTC+13:00, UTC+14:00).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from New Zealand to Kiribati, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
New Zealand
To
Kiribati
For dialing this route, callers in New Zealand usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +686 before the local Kiribati number.
New Zealand's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC-11:00, while Kiribati's is UTC+12:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 10:00-19:00.
New Zealand callers are represented by NZ/NZL, with Wellington as a capital reference point, Australia and New Zealand, 5.3M people, New Zealand dollar ($), and primary language context of English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language.
Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +64. Origin time zones: UTC-11:00, UTC-10:00, UTC+12:00, UTC+12:45 +1 more.
Kiribati is represented here by KI/KIR, South Tarawa, Micronesia, about 121K people, Australian dollar ($), and primary language context of English, Gilbertese.
Destination calling code: +686. Destination time zones: UTC+12:00, UTC+13:00, UTC+14:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.
This route combines New Zealand's outbound dialing rules with Kiribati's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 23h destination ahead, and the recommended origin-time window is 10:00-19:00.
Dialing sequence: 00 686 local number. Business-hour window: 10:00-19:00. Time relationship: 23h destination ahead.
Destination market: Kiribati is in Micronesia, with South Tarawa as a main administrative center. Calls from New Zealand may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 121K. Primary language context: English, Gilbertese. Local billing and everyday prices use Australian dollar ($).
Route context: New Zealand is listed in Australia and New Zealand with a population of about 5.3M; Kiribati is listed in Micronesia with about 121K. The route has shared language overlap in English. Currency context also changes across the route: New Zealand dollar ($) in New Zealand and Australian dollar ($) in Kiribati.
| City / Region | Area Code | Full Dialing Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Abaiang | 686-33 | +686-33 [local number] |
| Abaokoro, Tarawa | 686-31 | +686-31 [local number] |
| Abaokoro, Tarawa | 686-32 | +686-32 [local number] |
| Abemama | 686-41 | +686-41 [local number] |
| Aranuka | 686-40 | +686-40 [local number] |
| Arorae | 686-49 | +686-49 [local number] |
| Bairiki, Tarawa | 686-21 | +686-21 [local number] |
| Bairiki, Tarawa | 686-22 | +686-22 [local number] |
| Bairiki, Tarawa | 686-23 | +686-23 [local number] |
| Bairiki, Tarawa | 686-24 | +686-24 [local number] |
| Banaba | 686-37 | +686-37 [local number] |
| Beru | 686-46 | +686-46 [local number] |
| Betio, Tarawa | 686-25 | +686-25 [local number] |
| Betio, Tarawa | 686-26 | +686-26 [local number] |
| Bikenibeu, Tarawa | 686-28 | +686-28 [local number] |
| Bikenibeu, Tarawa | 686-29 | +686-29 [local number] |
| Butaritari | 686-35 | +686-35 [local number] |
| Fanning (Tabuaeran) | 686-83 | +686-83 [local number] |
| Kanton | 686-85 | +686-85 [local number] |
| Kiritimati | 686-81 | +686-81 [local number] |
| Kiritimati | 686-82 | +686-82 [local number] |
| Kuria | 686-39 | +686-39 [local number] |
| Maiana | 686-38 | +686-38 [local number] |
| Makin | 686-36 | +686-36 [local number] |
| Marakei | 686-34 | +686-34 [local number] |
| Nikunau | 686-47 | +686-47 [local number] |
| Nonouti | 686-42 | +686-42 [local number] |
| Onotoa | 686-45 | +686-45 [local number] |
| Tabiteuea North | 686-43 | +686-43 [local number] |
| Tabiteuea South | 686-44 | +686-44 [local number] |
| Tamana | 686-48 | +686-48 [local number] |
| Washington (Teraina) | 686-84 | +686-84 [local number] |
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