This is the telephone area code for New Plymouth and the surrounding Taranaki Region on the North Island of New Zealand.
How to Call New Plymouth from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 64 (New Zealand country code)
- Dial the area code (6 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling New Plymouth from China
00 64 6 123 4567
Where:
00 = China exit code
64 = New Zealand country code
6 = New Plymouth area code (06 without the 0)
123 4567 = Local New Plymouth phone number
Quick Facts
New Plymouth Area Code Coverage
The 06 area code covers New Plymouth and the wider Taranaki Region on the North Island:
New Plymouth CBD
Central business district, Devon Street, coastal city center
Coastal Areas
Coastal walkway, Port Taranaki, beaches, marine facilities
Mt Taranaki Region
Mountain access, Egmont National Park, hiking areas
Energy Sector Area
Oil and gas industry, energy companies, industrial zones
Taranaki Rural
Surrounding dairy farming areas, agricultural communities
Taranaki Region
Stratford, Hawera, Waitara, Inglewood, Opunake
Major New Zealand Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling New Zealand
When calling New Plymouth from these countries, use these exit codes:
Australia
0011
United States
011
United Kingdom
00
Canada
011
Japan
010
China
00