How to call New Zealand from Australia
Dial 0011 64, then the NZ number without its first 0.
How to Dial an NZ Number from Australia
Every NZ number starts with 0 when it is written in New Zealand. From Australia, you replace that 0 with 0011 64.
Convert an NZ number
Type or paste the number you were given, in any format. We show you exactly what to dial from Australia.
Dial 0011
This is the code for an international call from Australia.
Dial 64
This is the country code for New Zealand.
Dial the number without its first 0
Drop the 0 from the start of the area code or mobile number, then dial the rest.
From a mobile, you can also press + instead of 0011. For the same Auckland number, dial +64 9 123 4567.
How to Call an NZ Mobile from Australia
NZ mobile numbers start with 020, 021, 022, 027, 028 or 029. Drop the 0 and dial the rest after 0011 64.
NZ mobile numbers have 9 to 11 digits, including the first 0. Dial every digit after the 0.
Calls to NZ mobiles cost more than calls to NZ landlines. With a phone card, an NZ mobile costs from 17.8c a minute and an NZ landline from 2.6c a minute.
How to Call an NZ 0800 Number from Australia
Most NZ numbers that start with 0800 or 0508 do not work from Australia. They are free calls inside New Zealand only.
Look on the business's website for its normal number. It starts with 03, 04, 06, 07 or 09, or with +64. Dial that number the usual way: 0011 64, then the number without its first 0.
How to Call New Zealand with a Phone Card
A phone card is the cheapest way to call New Zealand from any Australian mobile or landline. Your PIN is emailed after purchase.
Dial the access number
Call the card's local access number for your city.
Enter your PIN
Type the PIN from your email. A voice tells you how much credit you have.
Dial the NZ number
Enter 0011 64 + the number without its first 0, then press #. The voice tells you how many minutes you have.
Talk, then hang up
To call another number, press ## instead of hanging up.
Register your phone for PINless dialling and you can skip step 2 next time.
Cheapest Rates to Call New Zealand from Australia
Our cards with no connection fee and the best mix of NZ landline and mobile rates. Rates are in Australian dollars per minute from the card's local access number.
| Card | NZ landline | NZ mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Super Deal | 2.6c/min | 17.8c/min |
| Cricket | 3.0c/min | 26.4c/min |
| India Call | 3.1c/min | 20.8c/min |
| Hello World | 3.7c/min | 25.2c/min |
| African Dream | 4.2c/min | 28.2c/min |
Rates can change. The card page always shows the current rate before you buy.
What an NZ call costs
A 30 minute call to an NZ landline costs about 78c on Super Deal. A 30 minute call to an NZ mobile costs about $5.34.
For long calls
Some cards charge a connection fee and give a lower rate. Ring Me costs 1.9c a minute to NZ landlines plus 49c a call, and Mr Calls costs 14.8c a minute to NZ mobiles plus 89c a call. They save money on calls longer than about 70 minutes to a landline or 30 minutes to a mobile.
See every card for New Zealand
Compare all our cards for NZ calls, cheapest first, with prices and talk time.
NZ Area Codes
New Zealand has five landline area codes. Dial them after 0011 64, without the first 0.
| Area code | Region |
|---|---|
| 3 | South Island and the Chatham Islands |
| 4 | Wellington region |
| 6 | Taranaki, Hawke's Bay, Manawatū-Whanganui, Gisborne and Wairarapa |
| 7 | Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Taupō |
| 9 | Auckland and Northland |
| City | Area code | You dial |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | 9 | 0011 64 9 + number |
| Whangārei | 9 | 0011 64 9 + number |
| Hamilton | 7 | 0011 64 7 + number |
| Tauranga | 7 | 0011 64 7 + number |
| Rotorua | 7 | 0011 64 7 + number |
| Wellington | 4 | 0011 64 4 + number |
| Napier and Hastings | 6 | 0011 64 6 + number |
| Palmerston North | 6 | 0011 64 6 + number |
| New Plymouth | 6 | 0011 64 6 + number |
| Christchurch | 3 | 0011 64 3 + number |
| Dunedin | 3 | 0011 64 3 + number |
| Queenstown | 3 | 0011 64 3 + number |
| Nelson | 3 | 0011 64 3 + number |
After the area code, every NZ landline number has 7 digits. Mobile numbers have no area code. Dial 0011 64, then the mobile number without its first 0.
Best Time to Call New Zealand from Australia
New Zealand is 2 to 5 hours ahead of Australia. The gap changes during the year because both countries move their clocks for daylight saving.
| Time of year | Sydney & Melbourne | Brisbane | Perth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early April to late September | NZ is 2 hours ahead | NZ is 2 hours ahead | NZ is 4 hours ahead |
| Late September to early October | NZ is 3 hours ahead | NZ is 3 hours ahead | NZ is 5 hours ahead |
| Early October to early April | NZ is 2 hours ahead | NZ is 3 hours ahead | NZ is 5 hours ahead |
Call earlier in the evening than you would at home. At 7pm in Sydney, it is 9pm or 10pm in New Zealand. From Perth, 7pm is 11pm or midnight in New Zealand. Our rates are the same at any hour.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I call a +64 number from Australia?
Dial 0011 64, then the rest of the number. If the number is written as +64 9 123 4567, dial 0011 64 9 123 4567. From a mobile, you can dial +64 9 123 4567 as written.
Is +64 or +61 the code for New Zealand?
New Zealand is +64. Australia is +61. From Australia, dial 0011 64 or +64 before an NZ number. A number that starts with +61 is an Australian number, so dial it as a normal Australian call.
Do I drop the 0 when I call New Zealand from Australia?
Yes. NZ numbers start with 0 when they are written in New Zealand. Leave out that 0 after 0011 64. For example, the Auckland number 09 123 4567 becomes 0011 64 9 123 4567.
How do I call an NZ 0800 number from Australia?
Most NZ numbers that start with 0800 or 0508 are free inside New Zealand only, and they do not connect from Australia. Find the business's normal number on its website. It starts with 03, 04, 06, 07 or 09, or with +64.
Why can't I call an NZ number from Australia?
Check three things. You dialled 0011 64 at the start. You left out the first 0 of the NZ number. Your phone plan allows international calls. NZ freephone numbers that start with 0800 or 0508 usually cannot be called from overseas.
How much does it cost to call New Zealand from Australia?
On cards with no connection fee, calls to NZ landlines start at 2.6c a minute and calls to NZ mobiles start at 17.8c a minute. Some cards add a fee to each call. A 30 minute call to an NZ landline costs about 78c.
What is the time difference between Australia and New Zealand?
New Zealand is 2 to 3 hours ahead of Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, and 4 to 5 hours ahead of Perth. The gap changes with daylight saving in both countries.
Can I call other countries with the same card?
Yes. Our cards call more than 200 countries. See the cheapest rates for each one on our cheap international calls page.
