How to call Australia from China
- From mobile
- +61 x xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 61 x xxxx xxxx
From $0.06/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Australia from China
How to make a call to Australia from China: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts an Australian area code, so 02 becomes 2 after 61.
- 00China 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
- 00 61 2 5550 1234
Main area codes in Australia
The area code comes right after 61, then the local number
- Sydney00 612then 8 digits
- Melbourne00 613then 8 digits
- Brisbane00 617then 8 digits
- Perth00 618then 8 digits
Before you call Australia
Dial the city code after 61
How do I call Australia from China? Add the city code after 61, then 8 more digits. That is a 9-digit number.
- Sydney00 61 2
- Melbourne00 61 3
- Brisbane00 61 7
- Perth00 61 8
Leave out the 0 of the area code
Callers keep the 0 they see on Australian numbers, also when calling Australia cell phones. It does not belong after 61.
- Fails
- 00 61 0 2 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 61 2 xxxx xxxx
Call an Australia toll free number
How to call Australia toll free number from China: dial it like any number. Some do not take calls from abroad. Type it in the dialer above.
- Dial 00 61
- Dial the number without its 0
Calling Australia from China without an international plan
Suparelay calls Australia for $0.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in China charge up to $0.25/min. China Mobile callers add access code 17951 before the number, and China Unicom callers enable long-distance calls first.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 4× cheaper | $0.06 landline$0.10 mobile |
 | $0.15 |
 | $0.25 with access code 17951 |
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. Australia uses daylight saving time, so the time difference to China changes in April and October.
- Time difference
- April to October: 2 hours ahead of Shanghai
- October to April: 3 hours ahead of Shanghai
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 7
Why a call to Australia fails
Enable China Unicom long-distance calls
Enable China Unicom's long-distance permission before you dial a number abroad. It is free to enable.
中国联通, 国际、港澳台业务专区Add 17951 for these rates
China Mobile's 17951 international rates apply when you add 17951 before the number.
中国移动, 17951 IP电话Internet calls may be unavailable
You may be unable to make calls through internet-based services in China.
Australian Government, Smartraveller: China Travel Advice & Safety17951 calls round up each minute
China Mobile bills 17951 international calls in whole minutes. It rounds any partial minute up to one minute.
中国移动, 17951 IP电话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 China cell phone or mobile?
Dial +61, then the number. It works from any mobile in China
Are calls to Australia included in China phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in China that we checked includes Australia in a plan
How much does it cost to call Australia from China?
With no plan, carriers in China charge up to $0.25 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How much does China Unicom charge to call Australia?
中国联通 charges $0.15 a minute to a landline in Australia and $0.15 to a mobile
How much does China Mobile charge to call Australia?
中国移动 charges $0.25 a minute to a landline in Australia and $0.25 to a mobile
How to call Sydney from China?
For Sydney, dial 00 61 2, then the 8-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Australia?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 61. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
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
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
How to call Australia from China for free, and is there a free call to Australia?
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 to call Australia from China on WhatsApp?
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 to call Australia landline from China?
From a landline in China, dial 00 61, then the number
When is the best time to call Australia?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Australia. April to October: 2 hours ahead of Shanghai. October to April: 3 hours ahead of Shanghai
How to make an international call to Australia?
Dial 00 61, then the number. From a mobile, +61 works too