How to call Australia from the US
- From mobile
- +61 x xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 61 x xxxx xxxx
From $0.06/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Australia from the US
How to make a call to Australia from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A 9-digit number follows 61, and its first digit is the area code.
- 011The US 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
- 011 61 2 5550 1234
Main area codes in Australia
The area code comes right after 61, then the local number
- Sydney011 612then 8 digits
- Melbourne011 613then 8 digits
- Brisbane011 617then 8 digits
- Perth011 618then 8 digits
Before you call Australia
Save contacts with +61
Calling Australia cell phones from a US mobile works with a contact saved this way.
- Type + and 61
- Add the 9 digits, with no 0
- Save the contact
Remove the 0 from saved numbers
A number saved with its local 0 does not connect from the US.
- Fails
- 011 61 0 2 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 011 61 2 xxxx xxxx
Call a toll free number
To call an Australia toll free number from the US, dial 011 61 and the number. Some do not take calls from abroad.
Calling Australia from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Australia for $0.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. No US carrier that we checked includes Australia in a plan, so each one needs an add-on or charges for every minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 66× cheaper | $0.06 landline$0.10 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax |
 | $3.00 + tax |
 | $2.49 + 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 to New York moves by 1 hour with daylight saving time, so check the clock before each call.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 14 hours ahead of New York
- January 1 to March 8: 16 hours ahead of New York
- March 8 to April 5: 15 hours ahead of New York
- October 4 to November 1: 15 hours ahead of New York
- November 1 to December 31: 16 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 7
Why a call to Australia fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom 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 US cell phone?
Dial +61, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Can I call Australia from my cell phone?
Dial +61, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
How do I call Australia from the US?
Dial 011 61, then the number. From a mobile, +61 works too
How do you call Australia from the US?
Dial 011 61, then the number. From a mobile, +61 works too
Are calls to Australia included in the US phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Australia in a plan
How much does it cost to call Australia from the US?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Sydney from the US?
For Sydney, dial 011 61 2, then the 8-digit local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Australia?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 61. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How to make an international call to Australia?
Dial 011 61, then the number. From a mobile, +61 works too
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 the US 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 US 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 US?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 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: 14 hours ahead of New York. January 1 to March 8: 16 hours ahead of New York. March 8 to April 5: 15 hours ahead of New York. October 4 to November 1: 15 hours ahead of New York. November 1 to December 31: 16 hours ahead of New York