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New Zealand Phone Number Format
Country code +64 — Complete guide to New Zealand phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.
How New Zealand Phone Numbers Are Written
Phone numbers in New Zealand have 8 to 10 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines after the country code +64.
Inside New Zealand a number is written with a leading 0, which makes 9 to 11 digits:
021 XXX XXXX.
Drop that 0 when you call from abroad or save the number in international format:
+64 21 XXX XXXX.
| Country code | +64 |
|---|---|
| Digits after +64 | 8 to 10 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines |
| Trunk prefix (domestic calls) | 0, dropped after +64 |
| Mobile numbers start with | 020–022 or 026–029 |
| Exit code (to call abroad from New Zealand) | 00 |
| Dial from the US | 011 64 21 XXX XXXX |
Mobile vs. Landline Numbers
8 to 10 digits after +64, starting with 020–022 or 026–029.
021 XXX XXXX at home+64 21 XXX XXXX international8 digits after +64. Landlines begin with an area code, for example Riverton:
03 XXX XXXX at home+64 3 XXX XXXX internationalNew Zealand Number Types
| Type | Starts with | Written at home | International | From the US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 020–022 or 026–029 | 021 XXX XXXX |
+64 21 XXX XXXX |
011 64 21 XXX XXXX |
| Landline | 02, 03, 04, 06, 07 or 09 | 03 XXX XXXX |
+64 3 XXX XXXX |
011 64 3 XXX XXXX |
| Toll-free | 050 or 080 | 0800 XXX XXX |
+64 800 XXX XXX |
011 64 800 XXX XXX |
| Premium rate | 011, 013–015, 017–019, 050 or 090 | 0900 XXX XXX |
+64 900 XXX XXX |
011 64 900 XXX XXX |
| Company number (UAN) | — | 083 XXXXXX |
+64 83 XXXXXX |
011 64 83 XXXXXX |
X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.
Checking a number from New Zealand? The phone number checker tells you if it is valid, mobile or landline, and gives its international format.
Dialing Tips
- Remove the leading 0: When dialing internationally, drop the trunk prefix (0) that is used for domestic calls in New Zealand.
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Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use
+64instead of011 64. - Verify the number length: Numbers in New Zealand have 8 to 10 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines after +64. If your call does not connect, check that no digit is missing or doubled.
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Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full
+64prefix so they work from any country.
New Zealand Phone Number FAQ
How many digits does a phone number in New Zealand have?
Phone numbers in New Zealand have 8 to 10 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines after the country code +64. Written for domestic calls with the leading 0, a mobile number has 9 to 11 digits.
What do mobile numbers in New Zealand start with?
Mobile numbers in New Zealand start with 020–022 or 026–029 when written for domestic calls. In international format the leading 0 is dropped: +64 21 XXX XXXX.
How do I write a phone number from New Zealand in international format?
Start with +64, then the national number without the leading 0. For example, a mobile number written 021 XXX XXXX at home becomes +64 21 XXX XXXX. From a US landline, dial 011 64 21 XXX XXXX.
What is the toll-free prefix in New Zealand?
Toll-free numbers in New Zealand start with 050 or 080, for example 0800 XXX XXX. Many toll-free numbers can't be reached from abroad.
How do I call the US from New Zealand?
Dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX. From a mobile phone you can use + instead of 00: +1 XXX XXX XXXX.