063997 area code — Palmerston North
In New Zealand, the area code 063997 covers Palmerston North. Numbers are written internationally as +64 63997.
* New Zealand spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call Palmerston North
- From abroad
- +64 63997 XXX XXXX
- Within New Zealand
- 063997 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +64
About the 063997 area code
When you see a number beginning +64 63997, it belongs to Palmerston North: the 64 is New Zealand's country calling code and 63997 is the area code.
Area codes like 063997 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 Palmerston North?
Palmerston North uses the area code 063997, written internationally as +64 63997.
How do I call Palmerston North from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +64 63997, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Palmerston North?
Palmerston North is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 063997 a mobile or a landline code?
063997 is a geographic (landline) area code for Palmerston North. Mobile numbers in New Zealand use their own separate prefixes.