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How to call New Zealand from United States

  • Exit code 011
  • Country code +64
  • Drop the leading 0

Reviewed by Sujan ThapaliyaLast updated

Calling New Zealand from United States

Dial 011 (the United States exit code), then 64 (New Zealand’s country code), then the local number with its leading 0 removed. So +64 9 123 4567 is dialled as 011 64 9 123 4567. From a mobile you can dial +64 directly instead of 011.
Dialling New Zealand from United States: start with 011, the exit code for United States, then 64 for New Zealand, then the local number with its leading 0 dropped. The diagram shows those three blocks and the leading-zero rule that catches most people out.
The + shortcut on a mobile replaces the exit code entirely, which is why it works on any SIM in any country.

The dialing sequence

Exit code from United States
011
New Zealand country code
+64
Trunk prefix to remove
0
Domestic numbers start with 0; drop it from abroad.
Full sequence
011 + 64 + local number (drop the leading 0)
Time in New Zealand
NZST/NZDT (UTC+12/+13)
United States is on ET (UTC−5/−4).

Step by step

Dialing New Zealand from United States

Four steps, and the third one is where almost every failed call goes wrong.

  1. 1

    Dial 011: the exit code for United States

    011 tells the United States network that the call is leaving the country. On a mobile you can press and hold 0 to type a + instead, which works from any country and any SIM; it is the more reliable option when you travel.
  2. 2

    Dial 64: the country code for New Zealand

    64 is New Zealand's country calling code. It never changes and is the same no matter where you are calling from.
  3. 3

    Drop the leading 0 from the local number

    Numbers written for domestic use in New Zealand begin with 0. That digit is a national trunk prefix and is not part of the number. Remove it: +64 9 123 4567 is dialled as 9 123 4567 after the country code.
  4. 4

    Check the local time before you dial

    New Zealand is on NZST/NZDT (UTC+12/+13) and United States is on ET (UTC−5/−4). Work out the overlap before calling; the most common cause of an unanswered international business call is simply the hour.

Worked examples

What the number looks like at each stage

These are format patterns showing digit grouping, not working numbers.

Written in New ZealandDialed from United States
Landline09 123 4567011 64 9 123 4567
Mobile+64 2X XXX XXXX011 64 21 123 4567
From a mobile (+)n/a+64 21 123 4567

One thing about New Zealand

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.

Frequently asked questions

How do I call New Zealand from the United States?
Dial 011, then 64, then the local number with its leading 0 removed. For example, +64 9 123 4567 is dialled as 011 64 9 123 4567.
What is the country code for New Zealand?
+64. From United States you reach it by dialling 011 first, or by dialling + directly from a mobile.
Do I include the 0 when calling New Zealand?
No. The leading 0 is only used inside New Zealand. Including it from abroad is the most common reason the call fails to connect.
How do I call a New Zealand mobile from United States?
Exactly the same way as a landline: 011 + 64 + the mobile number without its leading 0. A New Zealand mobile in international format looks like +64 21 123 4567.
What is the time difference between United States and New Zealand?
United States is on ET (UTC−5/−4) and New Zealand is on NZST/NZDT (UTC+12/+13). Because several of these zones observe daylight saving on different dates, check the current offset rather than assuming a fixed gap.
Is it cheaper to call New Zealand over the internet?
Usually, yes. Carrier international rates are typically far above VoIP per-minute rates, and calling from an owned local number also means the person you are calling sees a number they can ring back.

Sources

  1. 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.
  2. 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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