069246 area code — Palmerston North
069246 is the local dialing code used in Palmerston North, New Zealand. Numbers are written internationally as +64 69246.
* New Zealand spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call Palmerston North
- From abroad
- +64 69246 XXX XXXX
- Within New Zealand
- 069246 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +64
About the 069246 area code
A full number here takes the form +64 69246 XXX XXXX — the 69246 identifies Palmerston North within New Zealand's numbering plan.
Area codes like 069246 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 069246, written internationally as +64 69246.
How do I call Palmerston North from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +64 69246, 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 069246 a mobile or a landline code?
069246 is a geographic (landline) area code for Palmerston North. Mobile numbers in New Zealand use their own separate prefixes.