03950 area code — Dunedin
In New Zealand, the area code 03950 covers Dunedin. Numbers are written internationally as +64 3950.
* New Zealand spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call Dunedin
- From abroad
- +64 3950 XXX XXXX
- Within New Zealand
- 03950 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +64
About the 03950 area code
When you see a number beginning +64 3950, it belongs to Dunedin: the 64 is New Zealand's country calling code and 3950 is the area code.
Area codes like 03950 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 Dunedin?
Dunedin uses the area code 03950, written internationally as +64 3950.
How do I call Dunedin from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +64 3950, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Dunedin?
Dunedin is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 03950 a mobile or a landline code?
03950 is a geographic (landline) area code for Dunedin. Mobile numbers in New Zealand use their own separate prefixes.