How to call Australia from the UK
- 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 UK
How to make a call to Australia from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. After 61 you dial a 9-digit number: the area code, then 8 more.
- 00The UK 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
Drop the 0 of the area code
Australian area codes are written with a leading 0, but the 0 drops after 61. Type the number in the dialer above.
- Fails
- 00 61 0 2 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 61 2 xxxx xxxx
Dial Melbourne, Brisbane, or Perth
Each city has one digit after 61, then 8 digits.
- Melbourne00 61 3
- Brisbane00 61 7
- Perth00 61 8
How to call to Australia from a mobile
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 61.
- Hold 0 for +
- Dial 61
- Dial the area code and 8 digits
Calling Australia from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Australia for $0.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13/min. O2 includes Australia in a bundle, while EE and Vodafone sell calls to Australia as an add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 102× cheaper | $0.06 landline$0.10 mobile |
 | $6.13$0.04 landline · $0.13 mobile with plan |
 | $5.42 |
 | $3.96 |
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 moves between 10 and 11 hours as daylight saving time starts and ends.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 9 hours ahead of London
- January 1 to March 29: 11 hours ahead of London
- March 29 to April 5: 10 hours ahead of London
- October 4 to October 25: 10 hours ahead of London
- October 25 to December 31: 11 hours ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 7
Why a call to Australia fails
O2 blocks international calls on a £0 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 bars chargeable use outside the monthly and Bolt On allowances. International calls are in that group, so the call fails.
O2, What are spend caps?From 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 UK for free online?
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 mobile from the UK?
Dial +61, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Australia included in the UK phone plans?
On some plans. O2 includes calls to Australia in its plans. EE and Vodafone charge 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 the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How much to call Australia from the UK mobile?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Sydney from the UK?
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 Australia from the UK landline?
From a landline in the UK, 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
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
What is the best call Australia app?
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 do I call Australia from the UK?
Dial 00 61, then the number. From a mobile, +61 works too
How do you call Australia?
Dial 00 61, then the number. From a mobile, +61 works too
What is the best way to call Australia from the UK?
Dial 00 61, then the number. From a mobile, +61 works too
How to dial when calling Australia cell phones from the UK?
Dial +61, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
What is the best time to call Australia from the UK?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Australia. Most of the year: 9 hours ahead of London. January 1 to March 29: 11 hours ahead of London. March 29 to April 5: 10 hours ahead of London. October 4 to October 25: 10 hours ahead of London. October 25 to December 31: 11 hours ahead of London
Does EE include calls to Australia?
With the Calling Abroad from the UK add-on. Without it, EE charges $6.13 a minute to a landline and $6.13 to a mobile
Does O2 include calls to Australia?
Yes, up to 500 minutes. O2 includes 500 minutes to Australia with £30 Rolling plan
Does Vodafone include calls to Australia?
Yes, up to 500 minutes. Vodafone includes 500 minutes to Australia with International Saver 500