How to Call New Zealand
Calling New Zealand: [exit code] 64 [local number].
New Zealand Country Code: +64
Quick answer
To call New Zealand, dial your international exit code, 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
Exit code
00 or +
Use your country exit code, or + on mobile
Country code
+64
New Zealand's international calling code
Local number
21 123 4567
Enter the local number without the country code
Browser format
+64 21 123 4567
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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 anywhere in the world
Dial your country's exit code
Start with your country's international dialing prefix (often 00 or 011, or use + on mobile).
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: [exit code] 64 [local number] - For example: 00 64 612 345 678
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Calling New Zealand: 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
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City & Area Codes for New Zealand
| City / Region | Area Code |
|---|---|
| Auckland | 64-9 |
| Christchurch | 64-3 |
| Dunedin | 64-3 |
| Hamilton | 64-7 |
| Hastings | 64-6 |
| Invercargill | 64-3 |
| Napier | 64-6 |
| Nelson | 64-3 |
| New Plymouth | 64-6 |
| New Zealand External Territori | 64-24 |
| North Island (Central and East | 64-7 |
| North Island (North) | 64-9 |
| North Island (Western) | 64-6 |
| Palmerston North | 64-6 |
| Pokeno | 64-9 |
| Rotorua | 64-7 |
| South Island | 64-3 |
| Tauranga | 64-7 |
| Timaru | 64-3 |
| Wanganui | 64-6 |
Show all 22 New Zealand area codes
| Wellington Region | 64-4 |
| Whangarei | 64-9 |
