How to call Australia from Spain
- 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 Spain
How to make a call to Australia from Spain: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Calling Australia cell phones from Spain: + replaces the exit code 00, so +61 works from any mobile.
- 00Spain 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
Dial a city from Spain
Each city code follows 61, then 8 more digits, which makes a 9-digit number with the city code.
- Sydney00 61 2
- Melbourne00 61 3
- Brisbane00 61 7
- Perth00 61 8
Drop the 0 after 61
Australian numbers are written with a 0 before the area code. Leave it out when you call from Spain.
- Fails
- 00 61 0 2 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 61 2 xxxx xxxx
Toll free numbers from Spain
How to call an Australia toll free number from Spain: dial it like any other number, with the exit code, 61, then the number. If it fails, the number does not take calls from abroad.
Calling Australia from Spain without an international plan
Suparelay calls Australia for $0.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Spain charge up to $2.66/min. Movistar Prepago Plus, Orange Prepago 20, and Vodafone Prepago S include Australia; on any other plan you pay the carrier's rate.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 44× cheaper | $0.06 landline$0.10 mobile |
 | $2.48 + $0.87 per call |
 | $0.23 + $1.01 per call |
 | $2.48 + $0.87 per call |
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 Madrid shifts by 1 hour with daylight saving time.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 8 hours ahead of Madrid
- January 1 to March 29: 10 hours ahead of Madrid
- March 29 to April 5: 9 hours ahead of Madrid
- October 4 to October 25: 9 hours ahead of Madrid
- October 25 to December 31: 10 hours ahead of Madrid
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 7
Why a call to Australia fails
Movistar prices a call from Spain by destination
On Movistar, the price of a call from Spain depends on the destination. A prepaid plan includes minutes only for countries on the Movistar prepaid list. Check the rate for your destination in the Movistar search before you call.
Movistar, Llamadas internacionalesMovistar needs international calling enabled
On Movistar, you must enable the option Roaming y llamadas internacionales in Mi Movistar before you call abroad from Spain.
Movistar, Llamadas internacionalesFrom 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 Spain on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +61, then the number. It works from any mobile in Spain
Are calls to Australia included in Spain phone plans?
Yes, on most. Orange and Vodafone include calls to Australia in their plans. Movistar 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 Spain?
With no plan, carriers in Spain charge up to $2.66 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Sydney from Spain?
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
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
Is there a free call to Australia, and how to call Australia from Spain 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 Spain 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 Spain?
From a landline in Spain, dial 00 61, then the number
When is the best time to call Australia?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Australia. Most of the year: 8 hours ahead of Madrid. January 1 to March 29: 10 hours ahead of Madrid. March 29 to April 5: 9 hours ahead of Madrid. October 4 to October 25: 9 hours ahead of Madrid. October 25 to December 31: 10 hours ahead of Madrid
How do I call Australia from Spain, or make an international call to Australia?
Dial 00 61, then the number. From a mobile, +61 works too