This is the telephone area code for Whanganui and surrounding areas in the Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand.
How to Call Whanganui 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 Whanganui from Australia
0011 64 6 346 1234
Where:
0011 = Australia exit code
64 = New Zealand country code
6 = Whanganui area code (06 without the 0)
346 1234 = Local Whanganui phone number
Quick Facts
Whanganui Area Code Coverage
The 06 area code covers Whanganui and nearby towns in the lower North Island:
Whanganui City
Central Whanganui, Castlecliff, Gonville, Aramoho
Castlecliff
Coastal suburb with port and beaches
Waitōtara & Waverley
South coastal towns
Ōpunake & Hāwera
South Taranaki farming communities
Palmerston North (partial)
Some outer exchanges use 06
Rural Manawatū-Whanganui
Bulls, Sanson, Marton, and river valley districts
Major New Zealand Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling New Zealand
When calling Whanganui from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011