How to call Australia from South Africa
- 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 South Africa
How to make a call to Australia from South Africa: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A Sydney number is a 9-digit number with the area code 2, and 8 digits without it.
- 00South Africa 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
Drop the 0 of the area code
An Australian area code loses its 0 after 61, so a Sydney number never has 0 after 61.
- Fails
- 00 61 02 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 61 2 xxxx xxxx
Dial a Sydney number in full
Add 8 local digits after the area code. Type it in the dialer above.
- 00exit
- 61Australia
- 2Sydney
- xxxx xxxxlocal number
Check toll free numbers first
Before you call an Australia toll free number from South Africa, check that it takes calls from abroad. A number that does not take them fails.
Calling Australia from South Africa without an international plan
Suparelay calls Australia for $0.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in South Africa charge up to $0.22/min. Cell C and MTN include no Australia calls in any plan, and Vodacom needs International Calling Plus.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 3× cheaper | $0.06 landline$0.10 mobile |
 | $0.12 |
 | $0.12 |
 | $0.22$0.059 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. Daylight saving time in Australia moves the time difference from 8 hours to 9 hours in October.
- Time difference
- April to October: 8 hours ahead of Johannesburg
- October to April: 9 hours ahead of Johannesburg
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 7
Why a call to Australia fails
Cell C contracts need activation first
A Cell C contract has no international calling until Customer Care activates it. Call 135 before you dial abroad.
Cell C, International CallingVodacom standard calling costs more per minute
Vodacom's standard international calling has higher rates than International Calling Plus, which bills per second. Plus is an upgrade, so ask Vodacom to switch it on.
Vodacom, Affordable International Calling RatesFrom 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 South Africa on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +61, then the number. It works from any mobile in South Africa
How do I make an international call to Australia from South Africa?
Dial 00 61, then the number. From a mobile, +61 works too
How do I dial +61 when calling Australia cell phones?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 61 and the number
How much does it cost to call Australia from South Africa?
With no plan, carriers in South Africa charge up to $0.22 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Are calls to Australia included in South Africa phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in South Africa that we checked includes Australia in a plan
How to call Sydney from South Africa?
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 an Australia landline from South Africa?
From a landline in South Africa, 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 call Australia from South Africa for free?
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 South Africa 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: 8 hours ahead of Johannesburg. October to April: 9 hours ahead of Johannesburg