039008 area code — Timaru
039008 is the local dialing code used in Timaru, New Zealand. Numbers are written internationally as +64 39008.
* New Zealand spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call Timaru
- From abroad
- +64 39008 XXX XXXX
- Within New Zealand
- 039008 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +64
About the 039008 area code
A full number here takes the form +64 39008 XXX XXXX — the 39008 identifies Timaru within New Zealand's numbering plan.
Area codes like 039008 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 039008, written internationally as +64 39008.
How do I call Timaru from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +64 39008, 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 039008 a mobile or a landline code?
039008 is a geographic (landline) area code for Timaru. Mobile numbers in New Zealand use their own separate prefixes.