How to call Ireland from Australia
- From mobile
- +353 xx xxxxx
- From landline
- 0011 353 xx xxxxx
From $0.06/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Ireland from Australia
How to make a call to Ireland from Australia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Irish numbers run from 7 to 10 digits, so a 7-digit number is not a mistake.
- 0011Australia exit code
- 353Country code of Ireland
- xx xxxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +353 xx xxxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +353 22 12345
- Mobile
- +353 22 12345
- Landline
- 0011 353 22 12345
Main area codes in Ireland
The area code comes right after 353, then the local number
- Dublin0011 3531then the local number
- Cork0011 35321then the local number
- Limerick0011 35361then the local number
- Waterford0011 35351then the local number
- Drogheda0011 35341then the local number
- Tralee0011 35366then the local number
- Kilkenny0011 35356then the local number
- Wexford0011 35353then the local number
Before you call Ireland
Irish city codes from Australia
Add the code of the city right after 353. Type it in the dialer above.
- Dublin0011 353 1
- Cork0011 353 21
- Limerick0011 353 61
- Sligo0011 353 71
Drop the 0 after 353
Irish area codes start with 0 at home. Leave that 0 out when you dial from Australia.
- Fails
- 0011 353 021
- Works
- 0011 353 21
Dial from a mobile with plus
For calling Ireland cell phones, type +353 and the phone adds 0011 for you.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 353
- Dial the area code and number
Calling Ireland from Australia without an international plan
Suparelay calls Ireland for $0.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Australia charge up to $0.86/min. Telstra has no plan with Ireland, and Optus and Vodafone include it on one plan each.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 14× cheaper | $0.06 landline$0.11 mobile |
 | $0.86 |
 | $0.10 |
 | $0.35 + $0.19 per call |
Want to call Ireland?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Ireland
The time now in Ireland, and the best hours to call. Daylight saving time moves the time difference between 10 and 11 hours.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 9 hours behind Sydney
- January 1 to March 29: 11 hours behind Sydney
- March 29 to April 5: 10 hours behind Sydney
- October 4 to October 25: 10 hours behind Sydney
- October 25 to December 31: 11 hours behind Sydney
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Ireland fails
Optus Supercharge adds 39c per call
On Optus Prepaid Supercharge, every international call costs a 39c flagfall. The per-minute rate comes on top of it.
Optus, Optus Prepaid Supercharge | International Call RatesFrom any country, a call to Ireland also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
Questions
How do I call Ireland from Australia on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +353, then the number. It works from any mobile in Australia
Are calls to Ireland included in Australia phone plans?
Yes, on most. Optus and Vodafone include calls to Ireland in their plans. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call Ireland from Australia?
Nothing extra on Optus Medium Choice Plus or Large Choice Plus plan and Vodafone Infinite Medium Plan. Without such a plan, carriers in Australia charge up to $0.86 a minute. Suparelay calls Ireland from your browser for cents a minute, with no plan
How to call Dublin from Australia?
For Dublin, dial 0011 353 1, then the local number
Do I need to dial 0011 to call Ireland?
From a landline, yes: dial 0011, then 353. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +353 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 353 and the number
Can I call Ireland on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 353 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Ireland
Why isn't my call going through to Ireland?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to make a free call to Ireland, or call Ireland from Australia for free?
Only on Optus Medium Choice Plus or Large Choice Plus plan and Vodafone Infinite Medium Plan, or app to app. With any other plan, or from a laptop, Suparelay calls Ireland from your browser for cents a minute
How to call Ireland from Australia on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Ireland without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Ireland landline from Australia?
From a landline in Australia, dial 0011 353, then the number
When is the best time to call Ireland?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Ireland. Most of the year: 9 hours behind Sydney. January 1 to March 29: 11 hours behind Sydney. March 29 to April 5: 10 hours behind Sydney. October 4 to October 25: 10 hours behind Sydney. October 25 to December 31: 11 hours behind Sydney
How to make an international call to Ireland?
Dial 0011 353, then the number. From a mobile, +353 works too