How to call Australia from Thailand
- From mobile
- +61 x xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- carrier code + 61 x xxxx xxxx
From $0.06/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Australia from Thailand
How to make a call to Australia from Thailand: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. The 0 of an Australian area code drops after 61, so Sydney is +61 2 and not +61 02.
- +From a mobile
- 61Country code of Australia
- 2Sydney
- xxxx xxxxLocal number
- AIS003 61
- NT009 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
Dial each Australian city
Each city has one digit after 61, then 8 local digits. Type it in the dialer above.
- Sydney003 61 2
- Melbourne003 61 3
- Brisbane003 61 7
- Perth003 61 8
Remove the 0 after 61
A 9-digit number has the area code digit and 8 local digits. Drop the 0 before it.
- Fails
- 003 61 0 2 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 003 61 2 xxxx xxxx
Call an Australian toll free number
To call Australia toll free number from Thailand, dial 003 61 and the number without a 0. If it does not take calls from abroad, the call fails.
Calling Australia from Thailand without an international plan
Suparelay calls Australia for $0.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Thailand charge up to $0.42/min. No carrier in Thailand that we checked includes Australia in a plan, so each call needs an access code.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 7× cheaper | $0.06 landline$0.10 mobile |
 | $0.21 + tax with access code 003 |
 | $0.42 + tax with access code 009 |
 | $0.18 landline · $0.21 mobile + tax |
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 changes because Australia uses daylight saving time, so check the clock before you call.
- Time difference
- April to October: 3 hours ahead of Bangkok
- October to April: 4 hours ahead of Bangkok
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 7
Why a call to Australia fails
Use 003 for AIS 003 rates
On AIS, dial 003 before the country code to get the 003 international rates. Save the prefix in the phonebook so every call to that number uses it.
AIS, International Call - 003AIS 003 charges at least one minute
AIS 003 charges at least one minute for each international call from Thailand, regardless of destination. A short call costs the same as a one-minute call.
AIS, International Call - 003From 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
Calling Australia cell phones: how to call Australia from Thailand on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +61, then the number. It works from any mobile in Thailand
Are calls to Australia included in Thailand phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Thailand that we checked includes Australia in a plan
How much does it cost to call Australia from Thailand?
With no plan, carriers in Thailand charge up to $0.42 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Sydney from Thailand?
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
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 Thailand 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 Thailand 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 Thailand?
From a landline in Thailand, dial your carrier's code, then 61 and the number: 003 with AIS and 009 with NT
When is the best time to call Australia?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Australia. April to October: 3 hours ahead of Bangkok. October to April: 4 hours ahead of Bangkok
How do I call Australia from Thailand, and what is the best way?
Dial +61, then the number. From a mobile, +61 works too