Calling Samoa from NZ: How to Dial and the Cheapest Rates
Samoa's country code is 685. Here is how to dial it from New Zealand, and the cheapest way to make the call.
Samoan landlines have 5 digits and mobiles have 7. There are no area codes. From NZ, dial 00 685 and the number. On a mobile you can type + in place of 00.
How Much Does It Cost to Call Samoa from NZ?
With our phone cards, calls to Samoan landlines and mobiles start at NZ$1.09 a minute. Every card calls both landlines and mobiles. Pick the one that fits how you call.
Calls to Samoa cost more than NZ$1 a minute on every card. Check the rates before you buy, and keep calls short.
- No connection fee
- Billed in 3-minute blocks
- NZ$10 = 6 min
- 89¢ connection fee a call
- Billed in 3-minute blocks
- NZ$10 = 7 min
Chips or Long White Cloud? Chips' 89¢ fee pays off once a call lasts about 22 minutes or more. For shorter calls, Long White Cloud costs less.
Compare all 5 cards side by side
| Card | To landlines | Connection fee | Billed in | NZ$10 buys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chips | NZ$1.09/min | 89¢ a call | 3 min | 7 min |
| Long White Cloud | NZ$1.13/min | None | 3 min | 6 min |
| Tiki Talk | NZ$1.39/min | None | 2 min | 6 min |
| Lucky | NZ$1.54/min | None | 1 min | 6 min |
| Rocket | NZ$1.81/min | 49¢ a call | 3 min | 4 min |
Rates are in NZ dollars, 24 hours a day. Talk time for Chips and Rocket is from their rate pages and assumes one call, with one connection fee. Rates to Samoan mobiles | Rates to Samoan landlines
Call Samoa with an NZ Phone Card
Our cards are digital. Buy online and we email your PIN and access numbers. No app, no new SIM, no contract, and it works from a landline or a mobile.
- Call your local access numberWe have numbers in 16 NZ cities and towns, from Whangarei to Dunedin. Your email lists them all.
- Enter your PINIt is in the same email.
- Dial the Samoan number, then #00 685 + 5- or 7-digit number. Example: 00 685 77 12345 #
Making another call? Wait for the other person to hang up, press ## and dial the next number.
Which NZ cities have an access number?
Auckland, Blenheim, Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton, Nelson, New Plymouth, Napier and Hastings, Palmerston North, Queenstown, Rotorua, Ruatoria, Tauranga, Wanganui, Wellington and Whangarei. If your town is not listed, use the nearest one. Your provider may charge for that call.
Check the Time Difference Before You Call
Samoa is 1 hour ahead of NZ in the NZ winter and on the same time in the NZ summer. Samoa has no daylight saving. Here is the time right now.
Samoa has no area codes. Landlines have 5 digits and mobiles have 7.
Questions About Calling Samoa
What is the country code for Samoa?
Samoa's country code is 685. From NZ, dial 00 685, then the number.
Does Samoa have area codes?
No. Dial 00 685 and the number. Landlines have 5 digits and mobiles have 7.
Can I call Samoa for free?
Calling apps make free calls when both people have the same app and a data or Wi-Fi connection. They cannot reach a landline, and the call drops if either connection is weak. A phone card reaches any Samoan landline or mobile from a normal phone, without internet at either end.
Am I locked into a contract?
No. Our service is 100% prepaid. Add more talk time when you need it.
Are your cards rechargeable?
Yes. You can keep the same card and PIN for years. Recharge it online whenever you need more talk time.
Do your cards expire?
A card expires 6 months after its first use or last recharge. You do not lose the credit. Top it up with NZ$10 or more and your old balance carries over.
Does it cost more if I call from my cell phone?
We do not charge extra for calls from a cell phone. Your own provider may charge for the call to the access number, so check your plan. Many NZ plans include free calls to local numbers.
Is this a physical calling card?
No. We email your PIN, the access numbers and the dialling steps after you buy.
Do I need to download an app or change my SIM?
No. Call the access number, enter your PIN, then dial the Samoan number.
Can I call other countries with this card?
Yes. Every card calls more than 200 countries.
Calling Other Countries from NZ
- Call Australia from NZ
- Call the USA from NZ
- Call the UK from NZ
- Call Canada from NZ
- Call the Philippines from NZ
- Call India from NZ
- Call Fiji from NZ
- Call the Cook Islands from NZ
Have more questions? Call our support team on (09) 886 9903 or contact us.
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