044 area code — Wellington
044 is the local dialing code used in Wellington, New Zealand. Numbers are written internationally as +64 44.
* New Zealand spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call Wellington
- From abroad
- +64 44 XXX XXXX
- Within New Zealand
- 044 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +64
About the 044 area code
A full number here takes the form +64 44 XXX XXXX — the 44 identifies Wellington within New Zealand's numbering plan.
Area codes like 044 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 044, written internationally as +64 44.
How do I call Wellington from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +64 44, 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 044 a mobile or a landline code?
044 is a geographic (landline) area code for Wellington. Mobile numbers in New Zealand use their own separate prefixes.