How to call Australia from Greece
- 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 Greece
How to make a call to Australia from Greece: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Every Australian area code is one digit, so Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth all take 8 more digits.
- 00Greece exit code
- 61Country code of Australia
- 2Sydney
- xxxx xxxxLocal number
- 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
Drop the 0 of the area code
Calling Sydney is a 9-digit number after 61, so the area code is 2, never 02.
- Fails
- 00 61 02 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 61 2 xxxx xxxx
Toll free numbers from Greece
To call an Australia toll free number from Greece, dial it the same way, with the 0 dropped after 61.
- Dial 00 or +
- Dial 61
- Dial the number without its 0
Calling Australia cell phones
Dial a cell phone the same way as a city number: 00 61, then the number without its 0.
Calling Australia from Greece without an international plan
Suparelay calls Australia for $0.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Greece charge up to $1.74/min. Vodafone includes calls to Australia on its Home plans, and Nova sells them as the International Talk add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 29× cheaper | $0.06 landline$0.10 mobile |
 | $1.65 |
 | $1.74 |
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 changes with daylight saving time, so check the clock before you call.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 7 hours ahead of Athens
- January 1 to March 29: 9 hours ahead of Athens
- March 29 to April 5: 8 hours ahead of Athens
- October 4 to October 25: 8 hours ahead of Athens
- October 25 to December 31: 9 hours ahead of Athens
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 7
Why a call to Australia fails
Nova Unlimited bills a full first minute in zones EU and 1 to 5
On Nova Unlimited mobile plans, calls to zones EU and 1 to 5 are billed per minute with a 60 second minimum, so a 10 second call costs one full minute.
Nova, Τιμοκατάλογος Προγραμμάτων Κινητής Τηλεφωνίας (Unlimited)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 Greece cell phone or mobile?
Dial +61, then the number. It works from any mobile in Greece
Are calls to Australia included in Greece phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Greece that we checked includes Australia in a plan
How much does it cost to call Australia from Greece?
With no plan, carriers in Greece charge up to $1.74 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Sydney from Greece?
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 Greece 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
How to call Australia from Greece 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 Greece?
From a landline in Greece, dial 00 61, then the number
When is the best time to call Australia?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Australia. Most of the year: 7 hours ahead of Athens. January 1 to March 29: 9 hours ahead of Athens. March 29 to April 5: 8 hours ahead of Athens. October 4 to October 25: 8 hours ahead of Athens. October 25 to December 31: 9 hours ahead of Athens
How do I call Australia from Greece with an international call?
Dial 00 61, then the number. From a mobile, +61 works too