Dialing Across the Tasman

Curious about reaching out to your Kiwi pals and family in New Zealand from the land Down Under? We've got you covered with all the essential information you need.

When making a call to a New Zealand phone number, you'll need to input the country code 64, followed by the NZ area code and local number to successfully connect the call (remember to exclude the initial 0 from the area code or mobile number).

For instance, to dial the New Zealand number (09) 361 4595 from an Australian mobile, you would punch in: 64 9 361 4595.

If you're using a landline, replace the symbol with 0011, followed by 64 (the NZ country code), and then the NZ area code and local number.

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Understanding international dialing codes can be quite tricky. You need to know the country code and the area code. Having a plan with unlimited international calls also comes in handy. Even knowing when to remove a zero or add a can be quite a headache!

Fortunately, we've compiled all the necessary details you need to call New Zealand from Australia. So keep reading and get dialing - the world is just a phone call away!

Calling New Zealand from an Australian mobile:

- Press the on your dial pad.* This is typically done by holding down the 0 key.

- Enter the NZ country code (64).

- Enter the NZ area code.

- Enter the NZ local number.

* Your phone automatically converts the " " into the correct international exit code, depending on the country the phone is being used in. This feature allows callers to use the same stored number regardless of the country they're in. It's a fantastic feature to have while traveling abroad and using international roaming to make calls to your contacts.

Remember to remove the initial 0 if the area code or mobile number starts with 0.

For example, if you wish to call the NZ number (09) 361 4595 from an Australian mobile, you would dial: 64 9 361 4595.

Calling New Zealand from an Australian landline:

- Enter the Australian exit code (0011).

- Enter the NZ country code (64).

- Enter the NZ area code.

- Enter the NZ local number.

Also remember to remove the initial 0 if the area code or mobile number starts with 0.

For example, if you want to call the NZ number:

To reach New Zealand from an Australian landline, the number you need to dial is 0011 64 9 361 4595.

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An explanation of NZ calling codes

Australian exit code (0011): This number is used to dial out of Australia and allows you to connect with international numbers. Regardless of your destination, this number remains the same.

NZ country code (64): This code is used to dial into New Zealand internationally.

NZ area code: This code is specific to a particular area or city within New Zealand and is typically associated with the local number you wish to call.

Local number: This refers to the telephone number you intend to dial.

In addition to this information, it is important to check if your mobile plan includes international minutes for calls to New Zealand. Fortunately, our extensive range of SIM-only mobile plans offers unlimited international calls to New Zealand.

When dialing a NZ landline, ensure that you include the area code. However, if you are calling a NZ mobile number, there is no need to add an area code; simply dial the number as is.

Most landline numbers already include their respective area codes. However, in case they don't, here are the different area codes for various locations in New Zealand:

Area/City Area Code

Auckland 9

Hastings 6

Rotorua 7

Blenheim 3

3

Invercargill

3

Taupo

7

Christchurch

3

Napier

6

Tauranga

7

Dunedin

3

Nelson

3

Wanaka

3

Gisborne

6

New Plymouth

6

Wanganui

6

Greymouth

3

Palmerston North

6

Wellington

4

Hamilton

7

Queenstown

3

Whangarei

9

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