How to call Australia from Sri Lanka
- 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 Sri Lanka
How to make a call to Australia from Sri Lanka: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Australian city numbers have 9 digits after 61: one city digit, then 8 local digits.
- 00Sri Lanka exit code
- 61Country code of Australia
- 2Sydney
- xxxx xxxxLocal number
- 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
Calling Australia cell phones
Dial the 9-digit number after the country code, without its first 0.
- Type + on your mobile
- Dial 61
- Dial the 9-digit number
Drop the 0 after 61
A saved Australian number often starts with 0. That 0 stays out of an international call.
- Fails
- 00 61 0 2 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 61 2 xxxx xxxx
Calling a toll free number
To call an Australia toll free number from Sri Lanka, dial it in full after the country code. Some toll free numbers do not take calls from abroad.
Calling Australia from Sri Lanka without an international plan
Suparelay calls Australia for $0.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Sri Lanka charge up to $0.083/min. Airtel and Hutch do not include Australia in any plan, and Mobitel needs the IDD Buddy per Minute add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $0.06 landline$0.10 mobile |
 | $0.083 + tax |
 | $0.06 + tax |
 | $0.067 + tax$0.03 landline · $0.064 mobile + tax with access code 100 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 changes its clocks for daylight saving time, so the time difference to Colombo moves by one hour.
- Time difference
- April to October: 4.5 hours ahead of Colombo
- October to April: 5.5 hours ahead of Colombo
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 7
Why a call to Australia fails
Mobitel postpaid IDD needs a deposit before six months
A Mobitel postpaid customer with less than 6 months on the network pays a refundable deposit of Rs. 2000 for international calls.
Mobitel, IDDSri Lanka blocks VoIP protocols on some connections
TRCSL has all operators block VoIP applications and protocols suspected of bypassing international telecommunications, such as SIP and H.323. The block covers symmetric broadband, leased lines, and international private leased circuits with a bandwidth of 1 Mbps or more. It excludes asymmetric broadband such as ADSL, GPRS, 3G, HSPA, and Wimax. An eligible customer can ask TRCSL to unblock VoIP by applying through the operator.
TRCSL, VOIP UnblockingFrom 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 Sri Lanka on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +61, then the number. It works from any mobile in Sri Lanka
Are calls to Australia included in Sri Lanka phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Sri Lanka that we checked includes Australia in a plan
How much does it cost to call Australia from Sri Lanka?
With no plan, carriers in Sri Lanka charge up to $0.083 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Sydney from Sri Lanka?
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
How to call Australia from Sri Lanka for free, or make 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 Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka?
From a landline in Sri Lanka, dial 00 61, then the number
How to make an international call to Australia?
Dial 00 61, then the number. From a mobile, +61 works too
When is the best time to call Australia?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Australia. April to October: 4.5 hours ahead of Colombo. October to April: 5.5 hours ahead of Colombo