How to call Australia from New Zealand
- 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 New Zealand
How to make a call to Australia from New Zealand: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. An Australian number has 9 digits after 61, and the 0 in front of the area code drops.
- Fails
- 00 61 02 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 61 2 xxxx xxxx
- 00New Zealand 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
Calling Australia cell phones from a New Zealand mobile works with a contact saved as +61. Landlines use 00 61.
- Mobile+61
- Landline00 61
How to dial Australia from NZ
Each number is a 9-digit number after 61, without its 0. Type it in the dialer above.
- Dial 00 or press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 61
- Dial the area code and 8 digits
Call Sydney from New Zealand
Sydney takes area code 2, then 8 digits.
- 00exit
- 61Australia
- 2Sydney
- xxxx xxxxlocal number
Calling Australia from New Zealand without an international plan
Suparelay calls Australia for $0.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in New Zealand charge up to $0.51/min. 2degrees and One NZ include Australia on set plans, and Spark sells it as an add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 8× cheaper | $0.06 landline$0.10 mobile |
 | $0.39 |
 | $0.50 |
 | $0.51 |
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. Daylight saving time changes the time difference between the two clocks, so check it before you call.
- Time difference
- September to October: 3 hours behind Auckland
- October to September: 2 hours behind Auckland
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 7
Why a call to Australia fails
One NZ Prepay Plus charges $1.43 per minute outside the top 15
On a One NZ Prepay Plus plan, a call to a country outside the top 15 overseas destinations costs $1.43 per minute. An International Add-On allowance does not cover these calls. Check the destination before you call.
One NZ, Prepay terms2degrees Spend Control blocks calls at the limit
On a 2degrees Pay Monthly plan, Spend Control blocks further chargeable calls when you reach your limit. This includes international calls outside your plan allowance. Change or turn off the limit, or wait for the next billing date.
2degrees, Spend Control terms and conditionsFrom 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 mobile from NZ mobile, or from a New Zealand cell phone?
Dial +61, then the number. It works from any mobile in New Zealand
How do I call Australia from NZ?
Dial 00 61, then the number. From a mobile, +61 works too
Are calls to Australia included in New Zealand phone plans?
Yes, on most. 2degrees and One NZ include calls to Australia in their plans. Spark 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 NZ?
Nothing extra on Carryover Plan and Small Endless Mobile. Without such a plan, carriers in New Zealand charge up to $0.51 a minute. Suparelay calls Australia from your browser for cents a minute, with no plan
How to call Sydney from New Zealand?
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 do you call Australia from NZ, and what number to call Australia from NZ for an international call?
The country code of Australia is +61
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 can I call Australia from New Zealand for free?
Only on Carryover Plan and Small Endless Mobile, or app to app. With any other plan, or from a laptop, Suparelay calls Australia from your browser for cents a minute
How to call Australia from New Zealand 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 New Zealand?
From a landline in New Zealand, dial 00 61, then the number
When is the best time to call Australia?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Australia. September to October: 3 hours behind Auckland. October to September: 2 hours behind Auckland