How to call Australia from Hong Kong
- 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 Hong Kong
How to make a call to Australia from Hong Kong: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. On a mobile, the + replaces the exit code 00, so +61 and 00 61 reach the same line.
- 00Hong Kong 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
Save contacts with +61
A Sydney contact saved this way dials from a Hong Kong mobile with no exit code.
- +exit
- 61Australia
- 2Sydney
- xxxx xxxxlocal number
Drop the 0 of the area code
A saved Australian number often starts with 0, and that 0 must go after 61.
- Fails
- 00 61 0 2 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 61 2 xxxx xxxx
Calling Australia cell phones and toll free
How do I call Australia from Hong Kong on a cell phone? When calling Australia cell phones, dial 61, then a 9-digit number. To call an Australia toll free number from Hong Kong, check first that it takes calls from abroad.
Calling Australia from Hong Kong without an international plan
Suparelay calls Australia for $0.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Hong Kong charge up to $1.50/min. Without a plan, csl and 3 Hong Kong both need access code 001 for a call to Australia.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 25× cheaper | $0.06 landline$0.10 mobile |
 | $0.91 + tax with access code 001 |
 | $1.50 with access code 001 |
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 in October and April, when daylight saving time moves Australian clocks.
- Time difference
- April to October: 2 hours ahead of Hong Kong
- October to April: 3 hours ahead of Hong Kong
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 7
Why a call to Australia fails
3 needs IDD and Roaming Service for 001 calls
A 3 line without the IDD & Roaming Service subscription cannot use IDD 001. Switch the service on with 3 before you call abroad.
3 Hong Kong, IDD 001 Terms & Conditionscsl adds local airtime to every IDD call
csl IDD 001 calls also count local call minutes or incur local airtime charges.
csl, IDD 001 Voice Call Coverage and Charges3 treats a call back from call history as IDD 001
Dial through 1968 to use 3 IDD 1968 Service. A call to an overseas number from the call history menu uses the IDD 001 tariff instead.
3 Hong Kong, IDD 1968 Terms & Conditionscsl prepaid limits internet calls after the fair-use limit
On csl prepaid data services, internet calls (VoIP) can be disabled once you pass the fair-use limit. Check your prepaid product before you rely on a calling app.
csl, Prepaid Fair Usage PolicyFrom 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 a Hong Kong cell phone or mobile?
Dial +61, then the number. It works from any mobile in Hong Kong
Are calls to Australia included in Hong Kong phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Hong Kong that we checked includes Australia in a plan
How much does it cost to call Australia from Hong Kong?
With no plan, carriers in Hong Kong charge up to $1.50 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Is a free call to Australia possible, and how to call Australia from Hong Kong 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 Sydney from Hong Kong?
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
How to make an international call to Australia?
Dial 00 61, then the number. From a mobile, +61 works too
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 call Australia from Hong Kong 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 an Australia landline from Hong Kong?
From a landline in Hong Kong, dial 00 61, then the number
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. April to October: 2 hours ahead of Hong Kong. October to April: 3 hours ahead of Hong Kong