Area Code 33 – Atiu
The phone area code for Atiu is 33 (international format +68233). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Atiu
Overview of Cook Islands Area Code 33
Area code 33 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the island of Atiu, part of the Southern Cook Islands group. Atiu, also known as 'Enuamanu' (land of the birds), is a raised coral atoll with a population of approximately 400 residents. The code is used for fixed-line PSTN services within the island's telecommunications network, operated by the national carrier, Telecom Cook Islands.
Dialing Format and Usage
When calling a fixed-line number on Atiu from abroad, the international format is +682 33XXX, where '682' is the country calling code for the Cook Islands, '33' is the area code, and 'XXX' represents the local subscriber number (typically 3 to 5 digits). For example, a local number might be +682 33012. Within the Cook Islands, callers can dial the national significant number (NSN) in the format 33XXX without the international prefix. However, due to the small size of the network, local calls within Atiu may be possible using just the subscriber number, depending on the service provider's configuration.
Geographic Coverage and Administration
Atiu is located approximately 187 kilometers northeast of Rarotonga, the capital island. The area code 33 covers the entire island, including its main villages: Areora, Teenui, Mapumai, and Ngatiarua. The island's telecommunications infrastructure is limited to a few hundred fixed lines, primarily serving residential, governmental, and small business needs. The code is administered under the Cook Islands' national numbering plan, which follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations.
Caller Instructions
For international callers, the dialing sequence is: International Access Code (e.g., 011 from the US/Canada, 00 from most countries) + 682 + 33 + subscriber number. For example, calling from the UK: 00 682 33 012. For callers within the Cook Islands, dial 33 012 (or just the local number if supported). It is important to note that the Cook Islands do not use trunk prefixes like '0' or '1' for domestic calls; the NDC is dialed directly.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
As of the latest updates, there are no overlay codes for Atiu. The numbering plan is non-competitive, with Telecom Cook Islands holding a monopoly on fixed-line services. Mobile services on Atiu use separate prefixes (e.g., 5, 7, 8) and are not affected by area code 33. For VoIP or satellite services, users must ensure they are dialing the correct international format, as some providers may require alternative routing.