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. 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. Adjust the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
- 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
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.