This is the telephone area code for Christchurch and the South Island of New Zealand.
How to Call Christchurch from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 64 (New Zealand country code)
- Dial the area code (3 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number (7 digits)
Example: Calling Christchurch from the USA
011 64 3 366 1234
Where:
011 = USA exit code
64 = New Zealand country code
3 = Christchurch area code (03 without the 0)
366 1234 = Local Christchurch phone number
Quick Facts
Christchurch Area Coverage
The 03 area code covers Christchurch City and the wider Canterbury region:
Central City
CBD, Cashel St, Riverside Market, Victoria Street
Inner Suburbs
Riccarton, Merivale, Fendalton, St Albans
Port & Hills
Lyttelton, Sumner, Cashmere, Heathcote
North Christchurch
Papanui, Belfast, Marshland, Redwood
West Christchurch
Upper Riccarton, Avonhead, Hornby, Halswell
Greater Canterbury
Rolleston, Rangiora, Kaiapoi, Akaroa, Ashburton
Major NZ Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling NZ
When calling Christchurch from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
United Kingdom
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011