03978 area code — Christchurch
03978 is the local dialing code used in Christchurch, New Zealand. Numbers are written internationally as +64 3978.
* New Zealand spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call Christchurch
- From abroad
- +64 3978 XXX XXXX
- Within New Zealand
- 03978 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +64
About the 03978 area code
A full number here takes the form +64 3978 XXX XXXX — the 3978 identifies Christchurch within New Zealand's numbering plan.
Area codes like 03978 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 Christchurch?
Christchurch uses the area code 03978, written internationally as +64 3978.
How do I call Christchurch from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +64 3978, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Christchurch?
Christchurch is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 03978 a mobile or a landline code?
03978 is a geographic (landline) area code for Christchurch. Mobile numbers in New Zealand use their own separate prefixes.