How to Call New Zealand from Australia: Complete Guide 2025
📅 2026-01-03
⏱️ 8 min read
✍️ BubblyPhone Team
Learn how to call New Zealand from Australia with dialing codes, area codes, best rates, and 6 different methods. Save up to 95% on NZ calls.
Calling New Zealand from Australia is straightforward once you know the format. This guide covers everything from dialing codes to the cheapest ways to call NZ.
Dialing Format
0011 + 64 + Area Code + Phone Number
Example (Auckland): 0011-64-9-XXX-XXXX
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Dial 0011 - Australia's international access code
- Dial 64 - New Zealand's country code
- Dial the area code - Without the leading 0 (e.g., 9 for Auckland, not 09)
- Dial the local number - 7 digits for landlines, 7-8 for mobiles
New Zealand Area Codes
| Region | Area Code | From Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | 09 | 0011-64-9-XXX-XXXX |
| Wellington | 04 | 0011-64-4-XXX-XXXX |
| Christchurch | 03 | 0011-64-3-XXX-XXXX |
| Hamilton | 07 | 0011-64-7-XXX-XXXX |
| Dunedin | 03 | 0011-64-3-XXX-XXXX |
NZ Mobile Prefixes
| Carrier | Prefixes | Example from Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Vodafone NZ | 021 | 0011-64-21-XXX-XXXX |
| One NZ (Spark) | 022, 027 | 0011-64-22-XXX-XXXX |
| 2degrees | 020 | 0011-64-20-XXX-XXXX |
Ways to Call New Zealand from Australia
| Method | Rate (AUD) | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Bubbly Phone | $0.02/min | Best rates, any NZ number |
| WhatsApp/FaceTime | Free* | Both have app |
| Telstra | $0.15-0.50/min | Included plans |
| Optus | $0.15-0.45/min | Some unlimited plans |
| Vodafone AU | $0.20-0.50/min | Convenience |
Time Zone Difference
New Zealand is 2-3 hours ahead of Australia depending on location and daylight saving:
- Sydney → Auckland: +2 hours (or +3 during NZ daylight saving)
- Perth → Auckland: +4 to +5 hours
- Brisbane → Auckland: +2 to +3 hours
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