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New Zealand country code: +64
- Exit code from New Zealand: 00
- Time zone: NZST/NZDT (UTC+12/+13)
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What is the country code for New Zealand?
The country code for New Zealand is +64. To call New Zealand from the United States, dial 011 64 followed by the local number with its leading 0 removed. From a mobile, dial +64 directly. A New Zealand number in full international format looks like +64 21 123 4567.
New Zealand at a glance
- Country calling code
- +64
- ISO country code
- NZ
- Exit code (dialling out of New Zealand)
- 00
- The prefix people in this country dial to reach another country.
- National trunk prefix
- 0
- Drop the 0 when dialling from abroad.
- Number length
- 8 or 9 digits after the trunk 0
- Time zone
- NZST/NZDT (UTC+12/+13)
Dialing
How to call New Zealand: step by step
The full sequence is: exit code + 64 + local number (minus the leading 0).
- 1
Dial your exit code
From the United States and Canada that is 011. From most of Europe, Asia, and Africa it is 00. On any mobile you can simply press and hold 0 to get a + instead, which works from anywhere. - 2
Dial 64
64 is the country calling code for New Zealand. It never changes and it is the same from every country in the world. - 3
Drop the leading 0
Numbers written for domestic use in New Zealand start with a 0. That is a national trunk prefix, not part of the number; remove it when dialling from abroad. 9 123 4567 is what you dial after +64. - 4
Check the time first
New Zealand is on NZST/NZDT (UTC+12/+13). Business calls placed outside local working hours are the most common reason an international call goes unanswered.
Worth knowing
New Zealand is 16 to 21 hours ahead of the US mainland. When it is Monday morning in Auckland it is still Sunday afternoon in New York.
Number format
What a New Zealand phone number looks like
The examples below are format patterns showing digit grouping. They are not working numbers.
| Type | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | +64 X XXX XXXX | +64 9 123 4567 |
| Mobile | +64 2X XXX XXXX | +64 21 123 4567 |
City codes
New Zealand area and city codes
Written domestically these carry a leading 0. Drop it when dialling from abroad.
| City / region | Code | Dial from abroad |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland / Northland | 09 | +64 9 |
| Wellington | 04 | +64 4 |
| Christchurch / South Island | 03 | +64 3 |
| Waikato / Bay of Plenty | 07 | +64 7 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for New Zealand?
The country code for New Zealand is +64. Written in full international (E.164) format, a New Zealand number looks like +64 21 123 4567.
How do I call New Zealand from the United States?
Dial 011, then 64, then the local number with its leading 0 removed. From a mobile you can dial +64 directly instead of 011.
How many digits is a New Zealand phone number?
8 or 9 digits after the trunk 0. Written internationally it becomes +64 followed by that national number.
Do I keep the 0 when calling New Zealand from abroad?
No. The leading 0 is a domestic trunk prefix. Dial +64 followed by the number with the 0 removed. Including it is the single most common reason calls to New Zealand fail.
What time is it in New Zealand?
New Zealand is on NZST/NZDT (UTC+12/+13). Check the local time before calling; the safe business window is roughly 9am to 5pm local.
Sources
- ITU-T Recommendation E.164 — The international public telecommunication numbering plan — International Telecommunication UnionThe international number format, the 15-digit maximum, and how country codes and national numbers compose.
- ITU-T International Numbering Resources — International Telecommunication UnionThe assignment of country calling codes and the published national numbering plans they belong to.
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