New Zealand

New Zealand country code: +64

To call New Zealand from abroad, dial +64 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.

How to dial New Zealand

  1. 1. Start with +64. On a mobile, hold 0 for +. On a landline, dial your exit code first (00 in most countries, 011 from the US and Canada).
  2. 2. Adjust the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
  3. 3. Dial the rest. Or skip the formatting: pick New Zealandin Kitaphone's dialer and it adds +64 for you.

Dialing examples

Mobile
021 123 4567 โ†’ +64 21 123 4567
Landline
Dial the area code without its leading 0, then the number.

New Zealand at a glance

Country code
+64
Main language
English
Time zone
UTC+13 to UTC+13:45 in January, UTC+12 to UTC+12:45 in July
Kitaphone rate
$0.05/min landline ยท $0.12/min mobile
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Questions about calling New Zealand

What is the country code for New Zealand?
+64. From outside New Zealand, dial +64 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
How do I dial a mobile number in New Zealand from abroad?
Write it in international form: 021 123 4567 becomes +64 21 123 4567.
Do I drop the leading 0 when calling New Zealand?
Yes. Numbers in New Zealand are written locally with a leading 0, which you leave out after +64.
What time zone is New Zealand in?
UTC+13 to UTC+13:45 in January, UTC+12 to UTC+12:45 in July. Check the local time before you call.
What language is spoken in New Zealand?
The main language is English.
How much does it cost to call New Zealand?
$0.05 per minute to landlines and $0.12 per minute to mobiles, billed in whole minutes from prepaid credit. No subscription and no connection fee.
Does the person in New Zealand need an app?
No. Kitaphone calls the ordinary phone network, so the call arrives on their normal mobile or landline. They need no app, no account and no internet connection.

See also