How to call Australia from Ireland
- 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 Ireland
How to make a call to Australia from Ireland: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 00Ireland 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 a 10 digit number
An Australian number that starts with 0 is a 9-digit number after 61, so the 0 does not go in the call.
- Fails
- 00 61 02 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 61 2 xxxx xxxx
Dial a city from Ireland
Each city has one digit after 61, then 8 digits.
- Melbourne00 61 3
- Brisbane00 61 7
- Perth00 61 8
Call an Australia toll free number
To call an Australia toll free number from Ireland, dial it like any number. A number that does not take calls from abroad fails.
- Dial 00
- Dial 61
- Dial the toll free number
Calling Australia from Ireland without an international plan
Suparelay calls Australia for $0.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Ireland charge up to $0.52/min. Calls to Australia need a named plan on eir, Three, and Vodafone, so check yours in the table.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 8× cheaper | $0.06 landline$0.10 mobile |
 | $0.52 |
 | $0.34 |
 | $0.43 |
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 moves by 1 hour with daylight saving time, between March and April.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 9 hours ahead of Dublin
- January 1 to March 29: 11 hours ahead of Dublin
- March 29 to April 5: 10 hours ahead of Dublin
- October 4 to October 25: 10 hours ahead of Dublin
- October 25 to December 31: 11 hours ahead of Dublin
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 7
Why a call to Australia fails
Three can bar calls abroad
A Three account can have international services barred. On Three Open Complete Extra, ask Three to lift the barring before you use the international minutes.
Three Ireland, Three Open Price Plans termseir prepay setup fee outside Europe
On eir Pay as You Go, a call to a country in eir bands 4 to 8, most countries outside Europe, costs a 25c setup fee when it connects.
eir, eir Price List Pt12.16From 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 Ireland cell phone: calling Australia cell phones and mobiles?
Dial +61, then the number. It works from any mobile in Ireland
Are calls to Australia included in Ireland phone plans?
Yes, on most. eir and Three include calls to Australia in their plans. Vodafone charges less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call Australia from Ireland?
With no plan, carriers in Ireland charge up to $0.52 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Sydney from Ireland?
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 Ireland for free: is a free call to Australia possible?
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 Ireland 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 Ireland?
From a landline in Ireland, 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: 9 hours ahead of Dublin. January 1 to March 29: 11 hours ahead of Dublin. March 29 to April 5: 10 hours ahead of Dublin. October 4 to October 25: 10 hours ahead of Dublin. October 25 to December 31: 11 hours ahead of Dublin
How do I call Australia from Ireland: how to make an international call to Australia?
Dial 00 61, then the number. From a mobile, +61 works too
Does eir include calls to Australia?
Yes, up to 600 minutes. eir includes 600 minutes to Australia with eir Mobile Complete