043 area code — Wellington
In New Zealand, the area code 043 covers Wellington. Numbers are written internationally as +64 43.
* New Zealand spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call Wellington
- From abroad
- +64 43 XXX XXXX
- Within New Zealand
- 043 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +64
About the 043 area code
When you see a number beginning +64 43, it belongs to Wellington: the 64 is New Zealand's country calling code and 43 is the area code.
Area codes like 043 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 Wellington?
Wellington uses the area code 043, written internationally as +64 43.
How do I call Wellington from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +64 43, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Wellington?
Wellington is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 043 a mobile or a landline code?
043 is a geographic (landline) area code for Wellington. Mobile numbers in New Zealand use their own separate prefixes.