How To Call New Zealand From Singapore

Quick Reference Summary

To call New Zealand from Singapore:

001 + 64 + Area Code (without the 0) + Local Number

Examples:

For Auckland landline: 001 + 64 + 9 + XXX XXXX
For NZ mobile phone: 001 + 64 + 21 + XXX XXXX

When it’s 12 PM (noon) in Singapore, it’s 4 PM in New Zealand (4 hours ahead).

How to Call a Landline in New Zealand

Calling a New Zealand landline from Singapore is easy if you follow these steps:

Dial Singapore’s international access code: 001 (or 002, 008 depending on your carrier)
Dial New Zealand’s country code: 64
Dial the area code (without the first 0)
Dial the local phone number

For example, if you’re calling an Auckland number written as (09) 123 4567, you would dial 001 64 9 123 4567 from Singapore.

Important: When people in New Zealand write down phone numbers, they include a 0 before the area code (e.g., 09 123 4567). But when you call from Singapore, you need to drop this 0 and just dial the area code after the country code.

How to Call a Mobile Phone in New Zealand

Calling a New Zealand mobile phone follows a similar pattern:

Dial Singapore’s international access code: 001 (or 002, 008)
Dial New Zealand’s country code: 64
Dial the mobile prefix (without the first 0)
Dial the rest of the mobile number

For example, if the New Zealand mobile number is 021 234 5678, you would dial 001 64 21 234 5678 from Singapore.

Remember: New Zealand mobile numbers start with 0 followed by 2 when dialed within New Zealand. From Singapore, you drop the 0 and dial the remaining digits after the country code 64.

Different Ways to Dial Internationally from Singapore

Singapore offers several international access codes depending on which phone company you use:

001: SingTel
002: M1
008: StarHub

The choice of access code might affect how much your call costs. If you’re using a phone card, follow the specific instructions that came with your card.

Understanding New Zealand Phone Numbers

Landline Numbers

New Zealand landline numbers usually have:

A 1-digit area code (with a 0 in front when dialed in New Zealand)
A 7-digit local number

Total digits: 8 (when dialed in New Zealand) or 7 (when called from other countries)

Mobile Numbers

New Zealand mobile numbers have:

A 2-digit mobile prefix (with a 0 in front when dialed in New Zealand)
A 7-digit personal number

Total digits: 9 (when dialed in New Zealand) or 8 (when called from other countries)

Area Codes for Major New Zealand Cities

Here’s a list of area codes for major cities and regions in New Zealand. Remember to drop the 0 when calling from Singapore:

City/Region	Area Code (drop the 0 when calling from Singapore)
Auckland	9
Wellington	4
Christchurch	3
Hamilton	7
Dunedin	3
Tauranga	7
Napier-Hastings	6
Palmerston North	6
Nelson	3
Rotorua	7
New Plymouth	6
Whangarei	9
Invercargill	3
Whanganui	6
Gisborne	6

Mobile Phone Networks

New Zealand mobile numbers start with 0 followed by a 2-digit code when dialed locally. When calling from Singapore, drop the 0 and dial the remaining digits after the country code 64.

Network	Prefixes (drop the 0 when calling from Singapore)
Vodafone	21, 22, 27, 28
Spark	21, 22, 27
2degrees	21, 22

Time Difference

New Zealand is in New Zealand Standard Time (NZST), which is UTC+12 during standard time and UTC+13 during daylight saving time.

Singapore is in UTC+8 all year round and does not use daylight saving time.

This means New Zealand is usually 4 hours ahead of Singapore during standard time (approximately April to September) and 5 hours ahead during daylight saving time (approximately October to March).

Special Numbers to Know

Service Numbers

0800: New Zealand toll-free numbers (usually can’t be called from outside New Zealand)
0900: Premium rate services (can’t be called from abroad)

Emergency Numbers

111: New Zealand emergency services (police, fire, ambulance) This cannot be dialed from outside New Zealand.

Calling Business Extensions

When calling a business in New Zealand that has extensions:

Dial the full international number as usual
Wait for the automated system to answer
Then enter the extension number when prompted

Most businesses in New Zealand have English language systems.

Best Time to Call

Since New Zealand is 4-5 hours ahead of Singapore, plan your calls carefully:

Business hours in New Zealand: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Best time to call from Singapore:
- During NZ standard time (Apr-Sep): 4:30 AM – 1:00 PM Singapore time
- During NZ daylight saving time (Oct-Mar): 3:30 AM – 12:00 PM Singapore time

Morning calls from Singapore (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) generally work well for catching people during New Zealand business hours.

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