How to Call New Zealand from Australia: Complete Guide 2026
Learn how to call New Zealand from Australia with dialing codes, cheapest methods, and carrier comparisons. Save up to 95% on Trans-Tasman calls.
To call New Zealand from Australia, dial 0011, then NZ's country code 64, then the number without its leading 0: Auckland (09) 123 4567 becomes 0011 64 9 123 4567. From a mobile you can dial +64 9 123 4567 instead. New Zealand is usually 2 hours ahead of Sydney and Melbourne.
Quick Reference: Australia to New Zealand
NZ Country Code: +64
Australia Exit Code: 0011
Format: 0011 64 X XXX XXXX
Time Difference: +2 hours
Best Time: Business hours
Cheapest: VoIP apps
How to Call New Zealand from Australia
Step-by-Step Dialing
- 1
Dial Australia's exit code
Enter
0011(or+on mobile) - 2
Dial New Zealand's country code
Enter
64 - 3
Dial the area code (without leading 0)
Example: Auckland is
9(not 09) - 4
Dial the local number
Enter the remaining 7 digits
Example: Calling an Auckland landline
0011 64 9 XXX XXXXDialing Examples
New Zealand Area Codes
| City/Region | Area Code | From Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | 09 | 0011 64 9 |
| Wellington | 04 | 0011 64 4 |
| Christchurch | 03 | 0011 64 3 |
| Hamilton | 07 | 0011 64 7 |
| Dunedin | 03 | 0011 64 3 |
Time Difference
New Zealand is typically 2-3 hours ahead of Australian Eastern Time, depending on daylight saving.
Sydney โ Auckland: +2 hours (standard)
Melbourne โ Wellington: +2 hours
Perth โ Auckland: +5 hours
Brisbane โ Christchurch: +2 hours
Note: Both countries observe daylight saving but at different times, which can affect the time difference by 1 hour.
Cheapest Ways to Call NZ from Australia
BubblyPhone
Best for: All NZ calls
VoIP calling from $0.068/min to NZ landlines and mobiles. No contracts needed.
Try Free โWhatsApp / FaceTime
Best for: Friends & family
Free unlimited calls if both parties have the app. Great for personal calls.
Carrier Int'l Pack
Best for: Occasional callers
Telstra, Optus offer NZ add-ons. Usually $5-10/month for included minutes.
Trans-Tasman Plans
Best for: Frequent callers
Some plans include NZ as part of their package due to the close relationship between countries.
Cost Comparison
| Method | Landline Rate | Mobile Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Carrier | $0.50-1.00/min | $0.80-1.50/min |
| BubblyPhone | from $0.068/min | from $0.068/min |
| Calling Card | $0.05-0.15/min | $0.10-0.25/min |