How to call Australia from India
- 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 India
How to make a call to Australia from India: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. After 61, an Australian city number is a 9-digit number, so drop the 0 of the area code.
- 00India 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
The 0 is only for calls inside Australia. From India, leave it out.
- Fails
- 00 61 03 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 61 3 xxxx xxxx
Save Australian contacts with +61
Calling Australia cell phones works with +61 and the number from any mobile in India.
- Press and hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 61
- Dial the number without its 0
Toll free numbers from India
Dial an Australia toll free number like any other. It must take calls from abroad.
- Dial 00 61
- Dial the toll free number
- Check it takes calls from abroad
Calling Australia from India without an international plan
Suparelay calls Australia for $0.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in India charge up to $0.12/min. No carrier in India that we checked includes Australia in a plan, so each one needs an ISD pack.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 2× cheaper | $0.06 landline$0.10 mobile |
 | $0.12 + tax$0.031 landline · $0.073 mobile + tax with plan |
 | $0.042 + tax |
 | $0.12 + tax$0.052 + 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. Australia changes its clocks for daylight saving time, so the time difference to Kolkata changes in April and October.
- Time difference
- April to October: 4.5 hours ahead of Kolkata
- October to April: 5.5 hours ahead of Kolkata
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 7
Why a call to Australia fails
New Vi postpaid lines need physical verification for ISD
A new Vi postpaid line does not get international calls until Vi verifies the subscriber in person. This applies to every destination.
Vi, Postpaid Terms and ConditionsVi postpaid ISD discount ends during national roaming
The discounted ISD rate of a Vi postpaid plan or pack applies only on the home network. During national roaming, Vi charges the standard ISD rate for every destination.
Vi, Postpaid ISD Call Rates & ISD CodesFrom 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 India on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +61, then the number. It works from any mobile in India
Are calls to Australia included in India phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in India that we checked includes Australia in a plan
How much does it cost to call Australia from India?
With no plan, carriers in India charge up to $0.12 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Sydney from India?
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
International call Australia: how to call Australia number from India?
Dial 00 61, then the number. From a mobile, +61 works too
How to call Australia landline from India?
From a landline in India, dial 00 61, then the 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
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 India free? 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 India 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
Does Airtel include calls to Australia?
With the Airtel ISD pack. Without it, Airtel charges $0.12 a minute to a landline and $0.12 to a mobile
Does Jio include calls to Australia?
Yes, up to 15 minutes. Jio includes 15 minutes to Australia with Jio ISD Pack 74
Does Vi include calls to Australia?
With the ISD Pack Rs 30/month. Without it, Vi charges $0.12 a minute to a landline and $0.12 to a mobile
When is the best time to call Australia?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Australia. April to October: 4.5 hours ahead of Kolkata. October to April: 5.5 hours ahead of Kolkata