This is the telephone area code for Timaru and surrounding areas in South Canterbury, South Island of New Zealand.
How to Call Timaru 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
Example: Calling Timaru from Australia
0011 64 3 687 1234
Where:
0011 = Australia exit code
64 = New Zealand country code
3 = Timaru area code (03 without the 0)
687 1234 = Local Timaru phone number
Quick Facts
Timaru Area Code Coverage
The 03 area code covers Timaru and key towns in South Canterbury:
Timaru City
Central Timaru, Glenavy, Washdyke, Pleasant Point
Geraldine
Inland rural town known for crafts and farming
Temuka
Historic pottery town south of Timaru
Waimate
Coastal town with agricultural heritage
Mount Cook Village
Gateway to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
Greater South Canterbury
Fairlie, Twizel, Methven, and rural farming districts
Major New Zealand Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling New Zealand
When calling Timaru from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011