Calling the Cook Islands from NZ: How to Dial and the Cheapest Rates

The Cook Islands' country code is 682. Here is how to dial it from New Zealand, and the cheapest way to make the call.

00+682+5-digit number
Rarotonga landline: 21234
00 682 21234
Mobile: 55123
00 682 55123

Cook Islands numbers have 5 digits and no area codes. From NZ, dial 00 682 and the number. On a mobile you can type + in place of 00.

How Much Does It Cost to Call the Cook Islands from NZ?

With our phone cards, calls to Cook Islands landlines start at NZ$1.16 a minute and calls to mobiles at NZ$1.16 a minute. Every card calls both landlines and mobiles. Pick the one that fits how you call.

Calls to the Cook Islands cost more than NZ$1 a minute on every card. Check the rates before you buy, and keep calls short.

Calling mobiles and landlines
Tiki Talk
NZ$1.23 /min to mobiles
  • NZ$1.23/min to landlines
  • No connection fee
  • Billed in 2-minute blocks
  • NZ$10 = 8 min to mobiles
See Tiki Talk
Long calls to landlines
Long White Cloud
NZ$1.16 /min to landlines
  • NZ$1.16/min to mobiles
  • No connection fee
  • Billed in 3-minute blocks
  • NZ$10 = 6 min to landlines
See Long White Cloud

Long White Cloud or Tiki Talk? Long White Cloud's lower rate pays off once a landline call lasts about 35 minutes or more. For shorter calls, Tiki Talk costs less.

Compare all 5 cards side by side
CardTo landlinesTo mobilesConnection feeBilled inNZ$10 buys (landline)NZ$10 buys (mobile)
Long White CloudNZ$1.16/minNZ$1.16/minNone3 min6 min6 min
ChipsNZ$1.16/minNZ$1.16/min89¢ a call3 min7 min7 min
Tiki TalkNZ$1.23/minNZ$1.23/minNone2 min8 min8 min
RocketNZ$1.23/minNZ$1.25/min49¢ a call3 min7 min7 min
LuckyNZ$1.90/minNZ$1.90/minNone1 min5 min5 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 Cook Islands mobiles | Rates to Cook Islands landlines

Call the Cook Islands 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.

  1. Call your local access numberWe have numbers in 16 NZ cities and towns, from Whangarei to Dunedin. Your email lists them all.
  2. Enter your PINIt is in the same email.
  3. Dial the Cook Islands number, then #00 682 + 5-digit number. Example: 00 682 55123 #

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

The Cook Islands are 22 hours behind NZ in the NZ winter and 23 hours behind in the NZ summer, so it is almost always the day before there. Here is the time right now.

New Zealand--:--Your time
Rarotonga--:--

The Cook Islands have no area codes. Every number has 5 digits.

Questions About Calling the Cook Islands

What is the country code for the Cook Islands?

The Cook Islands' country code is 682. From NZ, dial 00 682, then the 5-digit number.

Does it cost more to call the Cook Islands than Australia?

Yes, much more. Calls to the Cook Islands cost more than NZ$1 a minute on every card.

Can I call the Cook Islands 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 Cook Islands 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 Cook Islands number.

Can I call other countries with this card?

Yes. Every card calls more than 200 countries.

Calling Other Countries from NZ

Have more questions? Call our support team on (09) 886 9903 or contact us.

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