How to call Australia from Singapore
- From mobile
- +61 x xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- carrier code + 61 x xxxx xxxx
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How to dial Australia from Singapore
How to make a call to Australia from Singapore: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- +From a mobile
- 61Country code of Australia
- x xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- M1021 61
- Singtel001 61
- StarHub018 61
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +61 2 5550 1234
- Mobile
- +61 2 5550 1234
Main area codes in Australia
The area code comes right after 61, then the local number
- Sydney+612then 8 digits
- Melbourne+613then 8 digits
- Brisbane+617then 8 digits
- Perth+618then 8 digits
Before you call Australia
Leave out the 0 after 61
Australian numbers are written with a 0 before the area code. Drop it, or the call fails.
- Fails
- +61 0 2 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- +61 2 xxxx xxxx
Dial Australia from a landline
Your carrier's code replaces the plus sign.
- Dial your carrier's code
- Dial 61
- Dial the area code and number
Calling Australia cell phones
How do I call Australia from Singapore on a mobile? Dial +61 and the 9-digit number, with no 0.
- +exit
- 61Australia
- xxx xxx xxxmobile number
Calling Australia from Singapore without an international plan
Suparelay calls Australia for $0.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Singapore charge up to $0.53/min. M1 and StarHub sell calls to Australia as an add-on, so check your line before you dial.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 8× cheaper | $0.06 landline$0.10 mobile |
 M1700 min to landlines with IDD 021 Saver, while the main plan's free outgoing minutes lastm1.com.sg · 2026 | $0.53 |
 | $0.52 + tax with access code 001 |
 | $0.20 landline · $0.28 mobile + tax with access code 018 |
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 moves the time difference between 2 and 3 hours, so check the clock before you call.
- Time difference
- April to October: 2 hours ahead of Singapore
- October to April: 3 hours ahead of Singapore
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 7
Why a call to Australia fails
Singtel IDD 001 needs activation
A Singtel line must have IDD access activated before IDD 001 calls work. Application is free, so ask Singtel before you call abroad.
Singtel, IDD 001M1 charges a plus sign call at IDD 002 rates
On M1, a call that starts with + is charged at the Premium IDD 002 rate, so you do not need to dial 002.
M1, Premium IDD 002From 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 Singapore cell phone?
Dial +61, then the number. It works from any mobile in Singapore
Are calls to Australia included in Singapore phone plans?
On some plans. Singtel includes calls to Australia in its plans. M1 and StarHub charge 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 Singapore?
With no plan, carriers in Singapore charge up to $0.53 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Sydney from Singapore?
For Sydney, dial +61 2, then the 8-digit local 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 call Australia landline from Singapore?
From a landline in Singapore, dial your carrier's code, then 61 and the number: 021 with M1, 001 with Singtel, and 018 with StarHub
How to call Australia from Singapore for free, and 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
What is the best way to call Australia from Singapore 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 make an international call to Australia, or call an Australia toll free number from Singapore?
Dial +61, then the number. From a mobile, +61 works too
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 Singapore. October to April: 3 hours ahead of Singapore
Does Singtel include calls to Australia?
Yes, up to 1200 minutes. Singtel includes 1200 minutes to Australia with $35 hi! 5G+ Enhanced Plan