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New Zealand Country Code +64

Complete guide to calling New Zealand from the US and abroad

ISO-2: NZ ISO-3: NZL Oceania Capital: Wellington

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+64
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 64 + area + number
Country TLD
.nz

Geography

Capital
Wellington
Continent
Oceania
Area
268,680 km²
Population
5,324,700
Currency
New Zealand dollar
Languages
English (de facto official language) 89.8%, Maori (de jure official language) 3.5%, Samoan 2%, Hindi 1.6%, French 1.2%, Northern Chinese 1.2%, Yue 1%, Other or not stated 20.5%, New Zealand Sign Language (de jure official language)

Time & Communication

Current Time
5:57 AM
Time Zone
UTC+13
Mobile Penetration
130.1%
Internet Penetration
93.5%
Fixed-line Penetration
10.8%

How to Call New Zealand from the United States

Follow these simple steps to make an international call to New Zealand from a US landline or mobile phone:

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
64
New Zealand
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 64 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):

+64 - area code - local number

Area Codes in New Zealand

Area codes

We don't have a verified list of city area codes for New Zealand yet. From the US, dial 011 + 64 + the full national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0) if New Zealand uses one.

Neighboring Countries

New Caledonia flag

New Caledonia

+687 Fiji flag

Fiji

+679 Tonga flag

Tonga

+676 Vanuatu flag

Vanuatu

+678 Niue flag

Niue

+683 Australia flag

Australia

+61 Wallis and Futuna flag

Wallis and Futuna

+681 Samoa flag

Samoa

+685

Telecommunications in New Zealand

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 130.1 2024
Mobile subscriptions (total) 6,783,000 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 10.8 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 564,000 2024
Internet users (% of population) 93.5 2024

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 130.1%
Fixed-line 10.8%
Internet 93.5%

New Zealand on the Map

Borders and capital: Natural Earth. The red dot marks the capital, Wellington.

Flag of New Zealand

Flag of New Zealand
Name
New Zealand Flag
Adopted
1902
Proportions
1:2
Designer
Albert Hastings Markham
Blue Red White

The Union Jack honors New Zealand's historical ties to Britain. The four red stars with white borders represent the Southern Cross constellation.

Public Holidays in New Zealand

New Zealand has 11 holidays and observances (2 national, 9 public, 0 observances). The national day is Waitangi Day, on February 6. Offices and many businesses close on public holidays, so plan calls around them.

DateHolidayType
January 1 New Year's Day Public
January 2 Day after New Year Public
February 6 Waitangi Day National
April 25 ANZAC Day National
June 2 King's Birthday Public
June 20 Matariki Public
October 27 Labour Day Public
December 25 Christmas Day Public
December 26 Boxing Day Public
Varies Good Friday Public
Varies Easter Monday Public

“Varies”: the date follows a lunar, religious or weekday rule and changes every year.

Geography of New Zealand

Area

267,710 km²

103,363 sq mi

Coastline

15,134 km

Highest point

Aoraki/Mount Cook 3,724 m

Lowest point

Pacific Ocean 0 m

Climate:
Temperate with sharp regional contrasts
Terrain:
Predominately mountainous with large coastal plains
Natural resources:
Natural gas, Iron ore, Sand, Coal, Timber, Hydropower, Gold, Limestone
Land borders:
None
Land use:
agricultural 36.9% (arable 2%), forest 38.6% (2023)

Sources: CIA World Factbook (data as of September 2026); area: World Bank 2023.

Economy of New Zealand

GDP

$264 billion (2025)

GDP per person

$49,591 (2025)

Growth

0.5% (2025)

Inflation

2.8% (2025)

Unemployment

5.1% (2025)

Human Development Index

0.938 (#17 of 193, 2023)

Currency:
New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 4%, Industry 19%, Services 68% (2023)
Top exports:
Dairy, eggs and honey (31%), Meat (13%), Fruit and nuts (8%), Wood (6%), Cereal preparations (4%)
Top imports:
Machinery and computers (15%), Mineral fuels and oil (12%), Vehicles and parts (11%), Electrical equipment and electronics (10%), Optical and medical instruments (4%)
Main export markets:
China (25%), Australia (13%), USA (12%), Japan (5%), Rep. of Korea (3%)
Main suppliers:
China (22%), Australia (11%), USA (10%), Rep. of Korea (7%), Japan (5%)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, UN Comtrade (goods trade 2025, shares of the total by value), ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

Frequently Asked Questions about New Zealand

What is the country code for New Zealand?
The country code for New Zealand is +64.
How do I call New Zealand from the US?
To call New Zealand from the US, dial 011 + 64 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +64 instead of 011.
What time is it in New Zealand?
The current time in New Zealand is 5:57 AM (UTC+13).
What is the capital of New Zealand?
The capital of New Zealand is Wellington.
What is the national day of New Zealand?
The national day of New Zealand is Waitangi Day, on February 6.
What does the flag of New Zealand look like?
The flag of New Zealand uses blue, red, white and was adopted in 1902. The Union Jack honors New Zealand's historical ties to Britain. The four red stars with white borders represent the Southern Cross constellation.