How to call Australia from the UAE
- 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 the UAE
How to make a call to Australia from the UAE: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the leading 0 after 61, so Sydney is 2 and not 02, which gives a 9-digit number.
- 00The UAE 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
Leave out the 0 after 61
A contact saved with its 0 after 61 does not connect.
- Fails
- 00 61 02 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 61 2 xxxx xxxx
Dial from an iPhone
Calling Australia cell phones from an iPhone: the Phone app adds the exit code when you start with +.
- Press and hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 61
- Dial the number without its 0
Calling an Australia toll free number
To call a toll free number in Australia from the UAE, dial 00 61 and the number. Some numbers do not take calls from abroad.
Calling Australia from the UAE without an international plan
Suparelay calls Australia for $0.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UAE charge up to $0.77/min. du includes Australia on Power Plan with Flexi minutes, and e& needs its International Calling Offer.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 12× cheaper | $0.06 landline$0.10 mobile |
 | $0.41$0.34 with plan |
 | $0.77$0.34 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 Dubai moves by 1 hour.
- Time difference
- April to October: 6 hours ahead of Dubai
- October to April: 7 hours ahead of Dubai
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 7
Why a call to Australia fails
e& prepaid special rates need an opt-in
On e& Wasel prepaid, the special international rates apply only after you opt in to the International Calling Offer. Without it, calls abroad cost the standard tariff rate.
e&, International Calling: Overview & BenefitsFrom 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 the UAE cell phone or mobile?
Dial +61, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UAE
Are calls to Australia included in the UAE phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UAE that we checked includes Australia in a plan
How much does it cost to call Australia from the UAE?
With no plan, carriers in the UAE charge up to $0.77 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Sydney from the UAE?
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 make a free call to Australia, or call from the UAE 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 the UAE 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 the UAE?
From a landline in the UAE, dial 00 61, then the number
How do I call Australia from the UAE, and 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: 6 hours ahead of Dubai. October to April: 7 hours ahead of Dubai