How to call Australia from Italy
- 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 Italy
How to make a call to Australia from Italy: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. The 0 that starts an Australian area code drops after 61, so Sydney is 2 and not 02.
- Fails
- 00 61 0 2 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 61 2 xxxx xxxx
- 00Italy 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
Each city code takes 8 more digits, so a city number is 9 digits with its code.
- Sydney00 61 2
- Melbourne00 61 3
- Brisbane00 61 7
- Perth00 61 8
Calling Australia cell phones
A cell phone takes a 9-digit number after 61, with no leading 0.
- 00exit
- 61Australia
- xxx xxx xxx9-digit number
Toll free numbers from Italy
To call an Australia toll free number from Italy, dial it like any other number. The call fails when the number does not take calls from abroad.
- Dial 00 61
- Dial the toll free number
- Ask for a number with an area code if it fails
Calling Australia from Italy without an international plan
Suparelay calls Australia for $0.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Italy charge up to $2.91/min. TIM, Vodafone, and WINDTRE include Australia only on a named plan, and TIM adds a fee to each connected call without one.
- TIMTIM Base 25 New
- VodafoneC'all Pro
- WINDTRECall Your Country Flash+ 200
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 48× cheaper | $0.06 landline$0.10 mobile |
 | $2.86 + $0.21 per call |
 | No rate published |
 | $2.25 |
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 to Australia changes with daylight saving time, so check the clock before you call.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 8 hours ahead of Rome
- January 1 to March 29: 10 hours ahead of Rome
- March 29 to April 5: 9 hours ahead of Rome
- October 4 to October 25: 9 hours ahead of Rome
- October 25 to December 31: 10 hours ahead of Rome
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 7
Why a call to Australia fails
TIM adds a connection fee outside its EU group
TIM standard mobile tariffs add a 19 cent connection fee to each connected call to a country outside its EU group. The group also includes Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. TIM bills these calls in advance in blocks of 60 seconds.
TIM, Tariffe per le chiamate internazionali dall'ItaliaVodafone and WINDTRE delay international calls on subscription SIMs
Vodafone and WINDTRE switch on international calls for a subscription SIM only after bill payments. A bank account customer waits for 1 payment. A postal payment slip customer waits for 3 payments. A credit card customer has international calls at once.
Vodafone, Abilitazione chiamate internazionaliFrom 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 Italy on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +61, then the number. It works from any mobile in Italy
Are calls to Australia included in Italy phone plans?
Yes, on most. Vodafone and WINDTRE include calls to Australia in their plans. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call Australia from Italy?
With no plan, carriers in Italy charge up to $2.91 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Sydney from Italy?
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 Italy for free, or make 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 Italy 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 Italy?
From a landline in Italy, 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: 8 hours ahead of Rome. January 1 to March 29: 10 hours ahead of Rome. March 29 to April 5: 9 hours ahead of Rome. October 4 to October 25: 9 hours ahead of Rome. October 25 to December 31: 10 hours ahead of Rome
How do I call Australia from Italy for an international call to Australia?
Dial 00 61, then the number. From a mobile, +61 works too