06842 area code — Napier/Hastings
In New Zealand, the area code 06842 covers Napier/Hastings. Numbers are written internationally as +64 6842.
* New Zealand spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call Napier/Hastings
- From abroad
- +64 6842 XXX XXXX
- Within New Zealand
- 06842 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +64
About the 06842 area code
When you see a number beginning +64 6842, it belongs to Napier/Hastings: the 64 is New Zealand's country calling code and 6842 is the area code.
Area codes like 06842 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 Napier/Hastings?
Napier/Hastings uses the area code 06842, written internationally as +64 6842.
How do I call Napier/Hastings from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +64 6842, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Napier/Hastings?
Napier/Hastings is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 06842 a mobile or a landline code?
06842 is a geographic (landline) area code for Napier/Hastings. Mobile numbers in New Zealand use their own separate prefixes.