How much does it cost to call New Zealand from the US?

With InternationalCall, calls to New Zealand cost $0.05/min. Traditional carriers charge $1.50-3.00/min plus connection fees.

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🇳🇿 How to Call New Zealand from US

Q: How do I call New Zealand from the US?

From a US phone, dial 011 + 64 + local number. From a US cell phone, you can also use +64 + local number.

Q: What is the country code for New Zealand?

The country code for New Zealand is +64. When calling from the US, dial 011 first as the exit code.

Complete guide to calling New Zealand from the United States. Learn the dialing format, country code, and how to save up to 95% on your calls.

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Quick Reference: Dial New Zealand

US From US Landline

011 + 64 + number

011 is the US exit code

From US Cell Phone

+64 + number

+ replaces exit code on mobile

🇳🇿 New Zealand Country Code: +64

Step-by-Step: How to Call New Zealand

Follow these steps to dial New Zealand from any US phone

Dial the US Exit Code: 011

This tells your phone carrier you're making an international call. From a cell phone, you can press and hold 0 to get the + symbol instead.

Dial New Zealand's Country Code: 64

This routes your call to New Zealand. Every country has a unique code - New Zealand's is +64.

Dial the Local Number

Enter the full local number including any area or city code. Don't include the leading 0 if the local format uses one.

Example: Calling New Zealand

Let's call a New Zealand number: 12345678

US From US landline:

011-64-12345678

From US cell phone:

+6412345678

Breakdown: 011 (US exit code) + 64 (New Zealand code) + 12345678 (local number)

New Zealand Phone Number Format

Understanding New Zealand phone numbers

Country Code +64

ISO Code NZ

Number Length 8-10 digits

Mobile Prefixes 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29

Trunk Prefix 0 (drop when calling from abroad)

International Format +64 XX XXXX XXXX

From US Format 011-64-XX-XXXX-XXXX

Emergency Number 111

Note: Drop the leading 0 when calling from abroad. New Zealand mobile numbers start with 02 and are 9-10 digits. Internationally, dial +64 followed by the number without the 0. Auckland: +64-9-XXX-XXXX, Wellington: +64-4-XXX-XXXX. Mobile: +64-2X-XXX-XXXX.

New Zealand Quick Facts

Capital

Wellington

Language

English, Maori

Currency

NZD

Timezone

UTC+12

Tips for Calling New Zealand

New Zealand is 17-18 hours ahead of US Eastern Time — almost a full day ahead. The best approach is to call from the US in the early morning (6-8 AM ET = 11 PM-1 AM NZST same day, or during NZ evening). New Zealand observes daylight saving from late September to early April, adding an extra hour of difference. Kiwis are generally informal and friendly on the phone.

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Calling New Zealand FAQ

How do I call New Zealand from the US?

From a US phone, dial 011 + 64 + local number. From a US cell phone, you can also dial +64 + local number using the + symbol.

What is the country code for New Zealand?

The country code for New Zealand is +64. When dialing from the US, use 011 as the exit code before the country code.

What does 011 mean when calling internationally?

011 is the US international access code (exit code). It tells your phone carrier that you're placing an international call. Different countries have different exit codes - for example, the UK uses 00.

How much does it cost to call New Zealand?

With InternationalCall, calls to New Zealand cost $0.05/min for mobile and $0.05/min for landline. Traditional carriers charge $1.50-3.00/min plus connection fees.