0343 area code — Oamaru
In New Zealand, the area code 0343 covers Oamaru. Numbers are written internationally as +64 343.
* New Zealand spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call Oamaru
- From abroad
- +64 343 XXX XXXX
- Within New Zealand
- 0343 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +64
About the 0343 area code
When you see a number beginning +64 343, it belongs to Oamaru: the 64 is New Zealand's country calling code and 343 is the area code.
Area codes like 0343 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 Oamaru?
Oamaru uses the area code 0343, written internationally as +64 343.
How do I call Oamaru from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +64 343, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Oamaru?
Oamaru is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0343 a mobile or a landline code?
0343 is a geographic (landline) area code for Oamaru. Mobile numbers in New Zealand use their own separate prefixes.