How to Call New Zealand

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This wikiHow will teach you how to correctly dial a New Zealand number. Calling a New Zealand number is simple; you just need to make sure you're including your country's exit code, the country code for New Zealand (Aotearoa), and the proper area code before the number you're dialing in order for your call to go through. Don't worry—we'll walk you through each step below.

How to Call New Zealand from US or Canada

  1. Dial 011, the exit code for the US and Canada.
  2. Dial 64, the entry code for New Zealand.
  3. Dial the New Zealand area code (without the first 0) followed by the 7-digit phone number.
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Making an International Phone Call to New Zealand

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  1. New Zealand's time zone is GMT+12. [1] This means it runs 12 hours ahead of United Kingdom time, 17 hours ahead of New York, and 2 hours ahead of Sydney. Try to avoid calling in the middle of the night.
    • New Zealand is on GMT+13 instead from the end of September to the beginning of April, due to Daylight Saving Time in the southern hemisphere. [2]
    • If you're not certain how to calculate the time in New Zealand, look online .
  2. Also called an international access code, this signals the phone line that you're about to dial an international number. Use the exit code for the country where you are currently located, not for your country of origin.
    • Within India, the United Kingdom, and many other countries, the code is 00 . [3] Try this if you don't want to look up the code or cannot find one for your current location.
    • In the United States and Canada, the code is 011 .
    • In Australia, the code is 0011 .
    • Look up another country's exit codes on this website . If multiple exit codes are listed, you will have to dial the one for your international call carrier, or company who provides your phone's calling plan.
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  3. Enter 64, the country code for New Zealand. This is the same no matter where you are calling from.
  4. The area code directs your call to a specific region of New Zealand, or to a specific mobile phone carrier. If the area code you are given begins with a zero, do not enter it; this is the "trunk code" used only for calls made within New Zealand. If the phone number you have for your contact is 8 to 10 digits long (not including an initial zero), the area code is already included. Otherwise, look for your contact's location on this list of area codes, or search for their town name and area code online: [4]
    • For mobile phones, you'll need to know your contact's mobile provider. You may then look up the company's mobile code by clicking this link .
    • 3: Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill, Nelson, Timaru, Westport
    • 4: Wellington
    • 6: Napier, Hastings, New Plymouth, Palmerston North
    • 7: Hamilton, Rotorua and Tauranga
    • 9: Auckland and Whangarei
  5. Dial the 7 digit phone number of the contact you're trying to call. If the phone call begins to go through before you've finished dialing, you may have made a mistake. Hang up and try again, or see the troubleshooting section.
    • If the phone number is 8 or more digits long, it may have the area code included. Make sure not to enter the area code twice.
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Troubleshooting

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  1. Some VoIP services, or voice over internet protocol, allow you to make international calls without including your country's exit code. Try entering the number as described above but without dialing the exit code.
  2. Your phone plan may block international calls. If no international phone calls are going through, you may need to call your company and alter your plan details.
    • Keep in mind that international calls are usually more expensive than local or in-country calls. If you plan to make international calls frequently, you may wish to choose a plan that has a reduced international price rate.
  3. Toll free numbers in New Zealand begin with 508 or 800 (0508 or 0800 if dialing within New Zealand). Because these calls are not actually free for international customers, many companies block international calls on their toll free numbers. [5] Try contacting the company by email, or see if you can find a regular number for them that does not begin with a toll-free code.
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    Does dialling +64 in front of the number while in New Zealand incur international charges?
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    No. Since +64 is the country code for New Zealand, calls to a +64 number made from New Zealand are not international and therefore will not incur an international charge.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://greenwichmeantime.com/time-zone/pacific/new-zealand/time-new-zealand/
      2. ↑ http://www.dia.govt.nz/Daylight-Saving
      3. ↑ http://www.howtocallabroad.com/codes.html
      4. ↑ http://www.howtocallabroad.com/new-zealand/
      5. ↑ http://www.howtocallabroad.com/qa/toll-free.html

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      Before making an international call to New Zealand, consider the time zone difference to ensure that you’re not calling too late. If the person you’re calling is likely to be awake and available, dial the exit code of the country’s you’re calling from. For example, dial 011 if you’re calling from the United States. Then, dial 64, and the area or mobile code without the initial zero, followed by the 7 digit phone number. If your call starts going through before you finished dialing, hang up and check to see if you misdialed, or if the phone number already includes the area code. For more tips, like how to enable international calls on your phone plan, read on.

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