033951 area code — Timaru
In New Zealand, the area code 033951 covers Timaru. Numbers are written internationally as +64 33951.
* New Zealand spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call Timaru
- From abroad
- +64 33951 XXX XXXX
- Within New Zealand
- 033951 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +64
About the 033951 area code
When you see a number beginning +64 33951, it belongs to Timaru: the 64 is New Zealand's country calling code and 33951 is the area code.
Area codes like 033951 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 New Zealand number. To actually receive an SMS on a New Zealand number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Timaru?
Timaru uses the area code 033951, written internationally as +64 33951.
How do I call Timaru from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +64 33951, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Timaru?
Timaru is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 033951 a mobile or a landline code?
033951 is a geographic (landline) area code for Timaru. Mobile numbers in New Zealand use their own separate prefixes.