How to call Australia from Malaysia
- 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 Malaysia
How to make a call to Australia from Malaysia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Australian numbers start with a 0 at home; drop it after 61 and a 9-digit number follows.
- Fails
- 00 61 0 2 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 61 2 xxxx xxxx
- 00Malaysia 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 Australian contacts with +61
For calling Australia cell phones, save the number as +61 without its 0. It works from your mobile in Malaysia and abroad.
Toll free numbers from Malaysia
How to call Australia number from Malaysia if it is toll free: dial 00 61 and the number without its 0. A number that does not take calls from abroad fails.
Calling Australia from Malaysia without an international plan
Suparelay calls Australia for $0.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Malaysia charge up to $0.68/min
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 11× cheaper | $0.06 landline$0.10 mobile |
 | $0.68 + tax |
 | $0.24 + tax |
 | $0.24 + tax$0.22 + 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 uses daylight saving time, so the time difference changes in April and October.
- Time difference
- April to October: 2 hours ahead of Kuala Lumpur
- October to April: 3 hours ahead of Kuala Lumpur
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 7
Why a call to Australia fails
Prepaid 5G Biru Unlimited Passes cover domestic calls only
On CelcomDigi Prepaid 5G Biru, the Unlimited Passes cover calls inside Malaysia only. International calls are not part of the pass.
CelcomDigi, Prepaid 5G Biru 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 Malaysia cell phone or mobile?
Dial +61, then the number. It works from any mobile in Malaysia
Are calls to Australia included in Malaysia phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Malaysia that we checked includes Australia in a plan
How much does it cost to call Australia from Malaysia?
With no plan, carriers in Malaysia charge up to $0.68 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Sydney from Malaysia?
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 call Australia landline from Malaysia?
From a landline in Malaysia, 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
How to make an international call to Australia?
Dial 00 61, then the number. From a mobile, +61 works too
How to call Australia from Malaysia for free, or 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 Malaysia 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
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 Kuala Lumpur. October to April: 3 hours ahead of Kuala Lumpur