How to call Australia from Canada
- From mobile
- +61 x xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 61 x xxxx xxxx
From $0.06/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Australia from Canada
How to make a call to Australia from Canada: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Each 9-digit number drops the 0 that starts an area code: Sydney is 011 61 2, never 011 61 0 2.
- Fails
- 011 61 0 2 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 011 61 2 xxxx xxxx
- 011Canada exit code
- 61Country code of Australia
- x xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +61 x xxxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +61 2 5550 1234
- Mobile
- +61 2 5550 1234
- Landline
- 011 61 2 5550 1234
Main area codes in Australia
The area code comes right after 61, then the local number
- Sydney011 612then 8 digits
- Melbourne011 613then 8 digits
- Brisbane011 617then 8 digits
- Perth011 618then 8 digits
Before you call Australia
Save Australian contacts with +61
Calling Australia cell phones from Canada: save the number as +61 and the digits without the 0. How do you call Australia from Canada then? Tap the contact.
- +61Australia
- 2Sydney
- xxxx xxxxlocal number
Type plus on your mobile
How do I call Australia from Canada on a mobile? The plus replaces 011, so you dial fewer digits. How to call to Australia from Canada takes 3 steps.
- Press and hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 61
- Dial the number without its 0
Toll free numbers can fail
How to call Australia toll free number from Canada: dial 011 61 and the number. If it fails, the number does not take calls from abroad.
Calling Australia from Canada without an international plan
Suparelay calls Australia for $0.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Canada charge up to $1.44/min. Bell, Freedom Mobile, and Rogers each need a saver add-on for Australia, so our row sits on top.
- BellInternational long distance saver
- FreedomWorld Saver
- RogersLong Distance U.S. & International
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 24× cheaper | $0.06 landline$0.10 mobile |
 | $1.05 + tax$0.056 + tax with plan |
 | $0.88 + tax |
 | $1.44 + tax$0.035 + tax with plan |
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. The time difference to Toronto moves from 15 to 16 hours with daylight saving time, so check the clock first.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 14 hours ahead of Toronto
- January 1 to March 8: 16 hours ahead of Toronto
- March 8 to April 5: 15 hours ahead of Toronto
- October 4 to November 1: 15 hours ahead of Toronto
- November 1 to December 31: 16 hours ahead of Toronto
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 7
Why a call to Australia fails
Bell can block calls abroad
A Bell Mobility line can have an international calling restriction. Remove it in your long distance add-ons in MyBell before you call abroad.
Bell, What are Bell Mobility's long distance rates?From any country, a call to Australia also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call Australia from Canada for free?
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
Free call to Australia: which calls cost nothing?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Australia without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How much does it cost to call Australia from Canada?
With no plan, carriers in Canada charge up to $1.44 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Are calls to Australia included in Canada phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Canada that we checked includes Australia in a plan
Do I need to dial 011 to call Australia?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 61. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
Can I call Australia from my cell phone?
Dial +61, then the number. It works from any mobile in Canada
How to call Australia mobile from Canada?
Dial +61, then the number. It works from any mobile in Canada
How to call Australia landline from Canada?
From a landline in Canada, dial 011 61, then the number
How to call Sydney from Canada?
For Sydney, dial 011 61 2, then the 8-digit local number
Can I call Australia on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 61 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Australia
How to make an international call to Australia?
Dial 011 61, then the number. From a mobile, +61 works too
Why isn't my call going through to Australia?
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 listed above, with a link to its fix
When is the best time to call Australia?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Australia. Most of the year: 14 hours ahead of Toronto. January 1 to March 8: 16 hours ahead of Toronto. March 8 to April 5: 15 hours ahead of Toronto. October 4 to November 1: 15 hours ahead of Toronto. November 1 to December 31: 16 hours ahead of Toronto