098 area code — Auckland
098 is the local dialing code used in Auckland, New Zealand. Numbers are written internationally as +64 98.
* New Zealand spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call Auckland
- From abroad
- +64 98 XXX XXXX
- Within New Zealand
- 098 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +64
About the 098 area code
A full number here takes the form +64 98 XXX XXXX — the 98 identifies Auckland within New Zealand's numbering plan.
Area codes like 098 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 Auckland?
Auckland uses the area code 098, written internationally as +64 98.
How do I call Auckland from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +64 98, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Auckland?
Auckland is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 098 a mobile or a landline code?
098 is a geographic (landline) area code for Auckland. Mobile numbers in New Zealand use their own separate prefixes.