Cook Islands Calling Code: +682

Complete guide to calling Cook Islands — international dialing code, step-by-step instructions, and FAQ.

How to Call Cook Islands from Abroad

About Cook Islands Calling Code

To reach Cook Islands from another country, first dial the international calling code +682 — assigned by the ITU — followed by the local number. Cook Islands is located in Oceania, in Polynesia.

The +682 prefix comes from ITU-T E.164, the numbering standard that keeps Cook Islands's phone network addressable from anywhere in the world. Because Cook Islands sits in Polynesia, its code is grouped with the surrounding countries rather than shared randomly.

Where the +682 Calling Code Is Used

The country code +682 is assigned to Cook Islands, located in Polynesia, with the capital Avarua. This code is part of the international telephony numbering plan and is used for all calls made to Cook Islands from outside the country.

When a number is written as +682 …, the +682 prefix directs your call to the Cook Islands national network. After the prefix, dial the area code without its leading zero, then the subscriber number — the same pattern for landlines and mobiles.

ITU-T E.164 groups calling codes by world region; codes beginning with 6 cover the part of the world that includes Cook Islands, in Polynesia. Storing numbers with +682 and omitting the domestic leading zero keeps contacts dialable from anywhere.

Cook Islands Phone Number Formats

The ITU E.164 format for Cook Islands numbers is +682 + area code + subscriber number, used for landlines and mobiles alike. Here is the general structure:

Numbering plans come in two shapes: open plans allow variable-length numbers with a trunk prefix, closed plans fix the length everywhere. Cook Islands follows the published pattern +682 XXXXX. Either way the rule for calling in from abroad is identical: replace the trunk prefix with +682.

Time Zone in Cook Islands

The local time in Cook Islands follows the Pacific/Rarotonga time zone (UTC-10:00 UTC). Check the time difference before you dial so your call arrives during waking hours.

Time differences matter when calling Cook Islands: if it is UTC-10:00 there, a morning call from Europe may reach Avarua in the afternoon, while callers in the Americas should check the offset to avoid late-night calls.

If Cook Islands observes daylight saving time, its UTC offset shifts by an hour twice a year. Double-check the current offset before time-sensitive calls, especially in spring and autumn.

Best Time to Call Cook Islands

Business hours in Cook Islands run roughly 09:00–18:00 local time. Because Cook Islands sits at UTC-10:00, the window in which it is polite to call lands at a different hour for every caller. The table below converts Cook Islands's working day into your own clock — and shows the hours to avoid so you do not wake anyone up.

If you are in	Call Cook Islands between	Avoid calling between
London	19:00–04:00	09:00–17:00
New York	14:00–23:00	04:00–12:00
Los Angeles	11:00–20:00	01:00–09:00
Sao Paulo	16:00–01:00	06:00–14:00
Dubai	23:00–08:00	13:00–21:00
Mumbai	00:30–09:30	14:30–22:30
Singapore	03:00–12:00	17:00–01:00
Sydney	05:00–14:00	19:00–03:00

Times shown are standard time and ignore daylight saving, which shifts the clock by one hour in countries that observe it — around the clock change, add or subtract an hour from every figure above.

Emergency Numbers in Cook Islands

If you need urgent help while in Cook Islands, dial the local emergency numbers below. Note that these numbers are only for use inside Cook Islands.

Service	Number
Police	999
Fire	999
Ambulance	999

Example: Calling Cook Islands Numbers in Practice

Here is how a typical call to Cook Islands works, depending on where you are calling from:

If the local number begins with a trunk prefix (commonly 0), remove it when dialing internationally — +682 takes its place. The remaining digits are dialed exactly as written.

Calling Cook Islands from Major Countries

International exit codes differ by country. These are the ones most often used to reach Cook Islands (+682):

Calling From	Exit Code	Full International Dialing
Australia	0011	0011 682 [local number]
New Zealand	00	00 682 [local number]
United States	011	011 682 [local number]
United Kingdom	00	00 682 [local number]
Philippines	00	00 682 [local number]
India	00	00 682 [local number]
China	00	00 682 [local number]
Japan	010	010 682 [local number]

On mobile phones, the + symbol replaces the exit code entirely — just dial +682 followed by the local number.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the calling code for Cook Islands?

The international calling code for Cook Islands is +682.

How do I call Cook Islands from the United States?

Dial 011 (US exit code), then +682, then the local phone number.

How do I call Cook Islands from the United Kingdom?

Dial 00 (UK exit code), then +682, then the local phone number.

Can I use the + symbol instead of the exit code?

Yes! On mobile phones you can dial +682 directly followed by the local number. The + symbol automatically replaces your country's exit code.

How do I call within Cook Islands?

If you're already in Cook Islands, simply dial the local number directly. You do not need to use the country code +682 for domestic calls.

What is the capital of Cook Islands?

The capital of Cook Islands is Avarua. When calling the capital from abroad, dial +682 followed by the local area code (without the leading 0) and the number.

What are the emergency numbers in Cook Islands?

Police: 999, Fire: 999, Ambulance: 999. These numbers are only valid inside Cook Islands.

Is Cook Islands a country?

Cook Islands is a territory or dependency rather than a sovereign state, but it has its own calling code +682 for international dialing.

Other Countries in Oceania

Nearby countries and their calling codes:

Calling Cook Islands from American Samoa or Guam works the same way: dial your local exit code first, then +682, then the local number. Within Oceania, many callers simply use the + symbol on mobile to avoid exit-code differences.