03
This is the telephone area code for Nelson, Tasman, and the entire South Island of New Zealand.
How to Call Nelson 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 Nelson from Japan
010 64 3 548 0000
Where:
010 = Japan exit code
64 = New Zealand country code
3 = Nelson area code (03 without the 0)
548 0000 = Local Nelson phone number
Quick Facts
03
Area Code
+64
Country Code
9-digit
Dialing Format
00
NZ Exit Code
Nelson Area Coverage
The 03 area code covers Nelson City and the surrounding Tasman District:
Nelson City
CBD, Nelson South, The Wood, Britannia Heights
Tahunanui & Port
Tahunanui Beach, Port Nelson, Stepneyville
Stoke & Nayland
Stoke Central, Monaco, Enner Glynn
Richmond
Richmond Central, Hope, Brightwater
Tasman District
Motueka, Mapua, Abel Tasman, Golden Bay
South Island Neighbors
Blenheim, Christchurch, Dunedin (Shared 03 code)
Major NZ Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling NZ
When calling Nelson from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
United Kingdom
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011