042 area code — Penrhyn
In Cook Islands, the area code 042 covers Penrhyn. Numbers are written internationally as +682 42.
How to call Penrhyn
- From abroad
- +682 42 XXX XXXX
- Within Cook Islands
- 042 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +682
About the 042 area code
When you see a number beginning +682 42, it belongs to Penrhyn: the 682 is Cook Islands's country calling code and 42 is the area code.
Area codes like 042 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local Cook Islands number. To actually receive an SMS on a Cook Islands number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Penrhyn?
Penrhyn uses the area code 042, written internationally as +682 42.
How do I call Penrhyn from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +682 42, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Penrhyn?
Penrhyn is in the Pacific/Rarotonga time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 042 a mobile or a landline code?
042 is a geographic (landline) area code for Penrhyn. Mobile numbers in Cook Islands use their own separate prefixes.