New Zealand Phone Number Format
New Zealand phone numbers use the country code +64. A New Zealand mobile number is 9 digits and is written 021 123 4567 nationally, or +64 21 123 4567 in international format. In E.164 (the format APIs expect) it is +64211234567, with no spaces or leading zero.
| Country | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Country calling code | +64 |
| Example mobile (national) | 021 123 4567 |
| Example mobile (international) | +64 21 123 4567 |
| Example mobile (E.164) | +64211234567 |
| National number length | 9 digits |
Validate a New Zealand phone number
How to format a New Zealand phone number
- Start from the national number as written locally: 021 123 4567.
- Drop the leading trunk digit (the national prefix, usually a leading 0) if present.
- Add the country code +64 in front to dial from abroad: +64 21 123 4567.
- For APIs, SMS, and storage, use E.164, no spaces or dashes: +64211234567.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for New Zealand?
The international calling code for New Zealand is +64. You add it before the national number (dropping any leading 0) when dialing from abroad, for example +64 21 123 4567.
How many digits is a New Zealand phone number?
A New Zealand mobile number has 9 digits in its national significant number (the part after the +64 country code). Example: 021 123 4567.
How do I write a New Zealand number in E.164 format?
E.164 is the international standard most APIs and SMS gateways require: a plus sign, the country code, then the national number with no spaces, dashes, or leading zero. For New Zealand that looks like +64211234567.
How can I check if a New Zealand phone number is valid?
Paste the number into the validator above. 1Lookup parses it, checks it against New Zealand's numbering rules, and returns its line type and carrier so you know whether it is real and reachable.