How to call Australia
- From mobile
- +61 x xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 61 x xxxx xxxx
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How to call Australia from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Australia from abroad
How to make a call to Australia from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. Landlines in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth have 8 digits after the area code.
- 00Exit code
- 61Country code of Australia
- x xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
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Before you call Australia
Dial Sydney with 2 after 61
Sydney has area code 2, then 8 digits.
- +61Australia
- 2Sydney
- xxxx xxxxlocal number
Area code for each big city
Pick the digit of the city you call.
- Sydney+61 2
- Melbourne+61 3
- Brisbane+61 7
- Perth+61 8
Mobiles start with 4 after 61
A mobile that starts with 04 at home loses the 0 after +61.
- Fails
- +61 04 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- +61 4 xxxx xxxx
How Australia phone numbers work
- Landlines
- Starts with 02, 03, 07, or 08. Each code covers a region, and some regions cross state lines
- Mobiles
- Starts with 04. ACMA's numbering plan also lists 05 for mobiles, but no 05 numbers were in use as of 2024
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 1800. Usually free from Australian landlines and mobiles
Want to call Australia?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Australia
The time now in Australia, and the best hours to call. Most of Australia keeps the time of Sydney, so check the time difference and daylight saving time on the clock above.
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 7
Holidays in Australia
Offices close on these days by law
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Dec26Boxing DaySaturday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Jan26Australia DayTuesday
- Mar26Good FridayFriday
- Mar29Easter MondayMonday
Why a call to Australia fails
The 0 is still in the number
Australian numbers keep a 0 at the start for calls inside Australia. From abroad, leave it out: +61 takes its place.
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from New Zealand, Europe, and most of the world. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.
The number does not take calls from abroad
Numbers that start with 1800, 13, or 1300 often cannot be reached from outside Australia. Each business decides whether to take calls from abroad, so look for its +61 landline number.
Questions
How do I call Australia from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 61 and the number
Which exit code do I dial to call Australia?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call an Australia mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +61, then the number
Why does my call to Australia not go through?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number, the exit code is wrong for your country, and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Australia now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Australia. Most of Australia keeps the time of Sydney
How much does it cost to call Australia?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Australia. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Can I make a free call to Australia online?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How do I type + to call Australia on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 61 and the number. It works the same in every country
Which app can I use for an online call to Australia?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Australia needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How do I make an international call to Australia?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
What phone numbers do I dial to call Australia?
Dial your exit code, then 61 and the number
Can a WhatsApp call to Australia reach any phone?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Australia needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How do you call Australia from a landline?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How can I call Australia from a mobile?
From a mobile in any country, dial +61, then the number
How to call Australia number with 9 digits, and how to call to Australia?
The country code of Australia is +61
How to call my phone Australia from abroad?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 61 and the number. It works the same in every country