New Zealand Calling Code: +64
Complete guide to calling New Zealand — international dialing code, step-by-step instructions, and FAQ.
How to Call New Zealand from Abroad
📞 Step-by-Step Dialing Guide
- Dial your country's exit code (e.g. 011 from US, 00 from most countries, + from mobile)
- Dial +64 — the country calling code for New Zealand
- Dial the local phone number (area code + subscriber number)
About New Zealand Calling Code
Every country has a unique international dialing prefix; for New Zealand it is +64. The ITU assigns these codes under recommendation E.164. Dial +64 after your country's exit code, then the local subscriber number. New Zealand is in Oceania.
The ITU-T E.164 recommendation standardizes international numbering, giving every country and territory a distinct prefix. Without the correct prefix, international calls cannot be routed to the right destination.
Where the +64 Calling Code Is Used
The country code +64 is assigned to New Zealand, located in Australia and New Zealand, with the capital Wellington. This code is part of the international telephony numbering plan and is used for all calls made to New Zealand from outside the country.
A number displayed as +64 … is in international format: +64 replaces the domestic trunk prefix. From abroad, always drop any leading 0 of the area code and dial +64 + area code + subscriber number.
Calling codes starting with 6 are part of the ITU's regional numbering plan for the area around New Zealand, in Australia and New Zealand. When saving New Zealand numbers internationally, write +64 followed by the area code without its leading 0 — this format works from every country.
New Zealand Phone Number Formats
Numbers in New Zealand use the standard E.164 pattern — +64, then the area code, then the subscriber number. The same layout applies to landlines and mobile phones:
📱 Number Structure
- International format: +64 [area code] [subscriber number]
- From abroad: exit code + +64 + local number (drop the trunk prefix 0)
- Within New Zealand: dial the local number directly
In most countries, domestic numbers start with a trunk prefix (often 0) that must be omitted internationally: dial your exit code, then +64, then the local number as written without its leading zero.
Time Zone in New Zealand
New Zealand runs on Pacific/Auckland, which is UTC+13:00 UTC. Schedule international calls accordingly — a convenient time for you may be very early or very late there.
Use the UTC offset (UTC+13:00) to plan calls to New Zealand. For most international callers, the practical rule is: schedule business-hour calls to Wellington during the overlap between your working day and theirs.
Daylight saving time can shift New Zealand's clock by one hour in summer. For time-critical calls, confirm the current UTC offset rather than relying on the standard value.
Emergency Numbers in New Zealand
If you need urgent help while in New Zealand, dial the local emergency numbers below. Note that these numbers are only for use inside New Zealand.
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Police | 111 |
| Fire | 111 |
| Ambulance | 111 |
Example: Calling New Zealand Numbers in Practice
Here is how a typical call to New Zealand works, depending on where you are calling from:
🌍 From the United States or Canada
- Dial the US/Canada exit code 011
- Dial the New Zealand country code +64
- Dial the local number (area code + subscriber number, without the trunk prefix 0)
Example: 011 +64 [area code] [number]
🌍 From the United Kingdom or Europe
- Dial the international access code 00 (or use the + symbol on mobile)
- Dial the New Zealand country code +64
- Dial the local number
Example: 00 +64 [area code] [number], or +64 [area code] [number] from any mobile phone
Leading zeros in domestic area codes are not dialed internationally. Write the number as +64 + area code (no leading 0) + subscriber number.
Calling New Zealand from Major Countries
International exit codes differ by country. Use this reference when dialing New Zealand (+64) from abroad:
| Calling From | Exit Code | Full International Dialing |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 011 | 011 64 [local number] |
| United Kingdom | 00 | 00 64 [local number] |
| Australia | 0011 | 0011 64 [local number] |
| China | 00 | 00 64 [local number] |
| Japan | 010 | 010 64 [local number] |
| India | 00 | 00 64 [local number] |
| Germany | 00 | 00 64 [local number] |
| France | 00 | 00 64 [local number] |
On mobile phones, the + symbol replaces the exit code entirely — just dial +64 followed by the local number.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the calling code for New Zealand?
The international calling code for New Zealand is +64.
How do I call New Zealand from the United States?
Dial 011 (US exit code), then +64, then the local phone number.
How do I call New Zealand from the United Kingdom?
Dial 00 (UK exit code), then +64, then the local phone number.
Can I use the + symbol instead of the exit code?
Yes! On mobile phones you can dial +64 directly followed by the local number. The + symbol automatically replaces your country's exit code.
How do I call within New Zealand?
If you're already in New Zealand, simply dial the local number directly. You do not need to use the country code +64 for domestic calls.
What is the capital of New Zealand?
The capital of New Zealand is Wellington. When calling the capital from abroad, dial +64 followed by the local area code (without the leading 0) and the number.
What are the emergency numbers in New Zealand?
Police: 111, Fire: 111, Ambulance: 111. These numbers are only valid inside New Zealand.
New Zealand Mobile Phone Prefixes
Mobile phone numbers in New Zealand typically use the following prefixes:
- 2x - all mobile numbers start with 02
New Zealand City / Area Codes
Major cities in New Zealand and their local area codes (dial these after the country code +64 when calling from abroad):
| City | Area Code(s) |
|---|---|
| Auckland | 9 |
| Wellington | 4 |
| Christchurch | 3 |
| Hamilton | 7 |
| Dunedin | 3 |
Note: Drop any leading "0" when dialing from abroad. Example: Auckland 9 becomes +64 9 + local number.
Other Countries in Oceania
Nearby countries and their calling codes:
Calling New Zealand from American Samoa or Guam works the same way: dial your local exit code first, then +64, then the local number. Within Oceania, many callers simply use the + symbol on mobile to avoid exit-code differences.