How to call Australia from Japan
- From mobile
- +61 x xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 010 61 x xxxx xxxx
From $0.06/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Australia from Japan
How to make a call to Australia from Japan: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. On a mobile, press and hold 0 for + and skip 010: the phone adds the exit code.
- 010Japan 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
- 010 61 2 5550 1234
Main area codes in Australia
The area code comes right after 61, then the local number
- Sydney010 612then 8 digits
- Melbourne010 613then 8 digits
- Brisbane010 617then 8 digits
- Perth010 618then 8 digits
Before you call Australia
Drop the 0 before the area code
A Sydney number is a 9-digit number: the area code 2 and 8 more. The trunk 0 does not go after 61.
- Fails
- 010 61 0 2 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 010 61 2 xxxx xxxx
Call an Australia toll free number
Dial a toll free number like any other, with its full digits after 61. A number that does not take calls from abroad fails.
- Dial 010
- Dial 61
- Dial the toll free number
Calling Australia from Japan without an international plan
Suparelay calls Australia for $0.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Japan charge up to $1.25/min. au, NTT docomo, and SoftBank put no Australia calls in a plan, so a call without one is charged.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 20× cheaper | $0.06 landline$0.10 mobile |
 | $1.25 |
 | $0.86 + tax |
 | $1.25 |
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 Tokyo moves because Australia changes its clocks for daylight saving time in April and October.
- Time difference
- April to October: 1 hour ahead of Tokyo
- October to April: 2 hours ahead of Tokyo
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 7
Why a call to Australia fails
SoftBank international calls are outside free allowances
SoftBank international calls are not covered by the free allowance of a SoftBank plan or by the free allowance of the mail and web data discount service.
SoftBank, Calling abroad from Japandocomo international calls need a WORLD CALL application
A docomo customer without a WORLD CALL subscription must apply for it before making international calls.
docomo, WORLD CALLFrom 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 do I call Australia from Japan cell phone or mobile?
Dial +61, then the number. It works from any mobile in Japan
What about calling Australia cell phones?
Dial +61, then the number. It works from any mobile in Japan
Are calls to Australia included in Japan phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Japan that we checked includes Australia in a plan
How much does it cost to call Australia from Japan?
With no plan, carriers in Japan charge up to $1.25 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Sydney from Japan?
For Sydney, dial 010 61 2, then the 8-digit local number
Do I need to dial 010 to call Australia?
From a landline, yes: dial 010, 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 Japan for free, with 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 Japan 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 Japan?
From a landline in Japan, dial 010 61, then the number
How to make an international call to Australia?
Dial 010 61, then the number. From a mobile, +61 works too
When is the best time to call Australia?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Australia. April to October: 1 hour ahead of Tokyo. October to April: 2 hours ahead of Tokyo