How To Call New Zealand From USA
Quick Reference Summary
To call New Zealand from the United States:
011 + 64 + Area Code + Local Number
Examples:
- For Auckland landline: 011 + 64 + 9 + XXXXXXX (7 digits)
- For NZ mobile phone: 011 + 64 + 21 + XXXXXXX (7 digits)
When it’s 12 PM (noon) in New York (EST), it’s 5 AM the next day in New Zealand (17 hours ahead).
How to Call a Landline in New Zealand
Calling a New Zealand landline from the United States requires following these specific steps:
- Dial the US exit code: 011
- Dial New Zealand’s country code: 64
- Dial the area code (single digit for landlines)
- Dial the local phone number (typically 7 digits)
For example, if you’re calling an Auckland number that would be written as 09 123 4567 in New Zealand, you would dial 011 64 9 123 4567 from the United States.
It’s important to note that when dialing internationally, you need to drop the leading zero from the New Zealand area code. So if the number in New Zealand starts with 09, you would dial just 9 after the country code.
How to Call a Mobile Phone in New Zealand
Calling a New Zealand mobile phone follows the same pattern with some differences:
- Dial the US exit code: 011
- Dial New Zealand’s country code: 64
- Dial the mobile prefix (starting with 2, then another digit indicating the provider)
- Dial the rest of the mobile number (typically 7 digits)
For example, if the New Zealand mobile number is 021 123 4567, you would dial 011 64 21 123 4567 from the US.
New Zealand mobile numbers begin with 02, followed by another digit that indicates the mobile service provider. Remember to drop the leading zero when dialing from the US.
Understanding New Zealand Phone Numbers
New Zealand phone numbers follow a structured format that’s important to understand for successful international dialing.
Landline Numbers
New Zealand landline numbers consist of:
- A 1-digit area code preceded by a zero when dialed within New Zealand (drop the zero when calling from abroad)
- A 7-digit local number
Total digits: 8 (including area code with zero) when dialed within New Zealand; 7 digits plus area code without zero when dialed internationally
Mobile Numbers
New Zealand mobile numbers have:
- A 2-digit mobile prefix (starting with 02, then another digit for the provider)
- A 7-digit personal number
Total digits: 10 (including mobile prefix with zero) when dialed within New Zealand; 9 digits when dialed internationally (after dropping the leading zero)
Extended List of Area Codes for New Zealand
When calling New Zealand from the US, remember to dial 011 + 64 + area code (without the leading 0) + local number.
| City/Region | Area Code |
|---|---|
| Auckland | 9 |
| Wellington | 4 |
| Christchurch | 3 |
| Hamilton | 7 |
| Dunedin | 3 |
| Napier/Hastings | 6 |
| Palmerston North | 6 |
| Tauranga | 7 |
| Whangarei | 9 |
| Rotorua | 7 |
| New Plymouth | 6 |
| Whanganui | 6 |
| Nelson | 3 |
| Invercargill | 3 |
| Queenstown | 3 |
| Timaru | 3 |
| Wairarapa | 6 |
| Blenheim | 3 |
| Oamaru | 3 |
| Gisborne | 6 |
| Greymouth | 3 |
| Westport | 3 |
| Ashburton | 3 |
| Taupo | 7 |
| Whakatane | 7 |
| Thames | 7 |
| Kaikoura | 3 |
| Te Kuiti | 7 |
| Hokitika | 3 |
| Picton | 3 |
| Waipukurau | 6 |
| Dannevirke | 6 |
| Gore | 3 |
| Alexandra | 3 |
| Wanaka | 3 |
| Kerikeri | 9 |
| Dargaville | 9 |
| Kaitaia | 9 |
| Tokoroa | 7 |
| Taumarunui | 7 |
| Wairoa | 6 |
| Ruapehu | 7 |
| Hawera | 6 |
| Stratford | 6 |
| Feilding | 6 |
| Levin | 6 |
Mobile Phone Networks
New Zealand mobile numbers always start with 02, followed by a specific digit that indicates the mobile network provider. When calling from the US, remember to drop the leading zero.
| Network | Prefixes |
|---|---|
| Vodafone | 21, 22, 28 |
| Spark | 20, 27 |
| 2degrees | 22, 28 |
| Warehouse Mobile | 22 (uses 2degrees network) |
| Skinny | 27 (uses Spark network) |
When calling a New Zealand mobile from the US, dial 011 64 2X XXXXXXX (where X is the second digit indicating the provider).
Time Difference
New Zealand follows New Zealand Standard Time (NZST), which is UTC+12 in winter and UTC+13 in summer (when Daylight Saving Time is in effect).
The time difference between the US and New Zealand depends on your location in the US and the time of year:
- Eastern Time (ET): New Zealand is 17 hours ahead (winter) or 16 hours ahead (summer)
- Central Time (CT): New Zealand is 18 hours ahead (winter) or 17 hours ahead (summer)
- Mountain Time (MT): New Zealand is 19 hours ahead (winter) or 18 hours ahead (summer)
- Pacific Time (PT): New Zealand is 20 hours ahead (winter) or 19 hours ahead (summer)
New Zealand’s Daylight Saving Time starts on the last Sunday in September and ends on the first Sunday in April.
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