How to call Russia from Australia
- From mobile
- +7 xxx xxx xx xx
- From landline
- 0011 7 xxx xxx xx xx
From $0.26/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Russia from Australia
How to make a call to Russia from Australia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Calling Russia cell phones takes +7 in place of 0011 7, then a 10-digit number.
- 0011Australia exit code
- 7Country code of Russia
- 495Moscow
- xxx xx xxLocal number
- From a mobile: +7 xxx xxx xx xx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +7 495 771 81 00
- Mobile
- +7 495 771 81 00
- Landline
- 0011 7 495 771 81 00
Main area codes in Russia
The area code comes right after 7, then the local number
- Moscow0011 7495then 7 digits
- Saint Petersburg0011 7812then 7 digits
- Novosibirsk0011 7383then 7 digits
- Yekaterinburg0011 7343then 7 digits
- Nizhny Novgorod0011 7831then 7 digits
- Kazan0011 7843then 7 digits
- Chelyabinsk0011 7351then 7 digits
- Omsk0011 7381then 7 digits
Before you call Russia
Drop the 8 from Russian numbers
A Russian number saved with a leading 8, a toll free number included, loses the 8 when you call from Australia.
- Fails
- 0011 7 8 495 xxx xx xx
- Works
- 0011 7 495 xxx xx xx
Pick the code for your city
Dial the city code straight after the 7, for cities beyond Moscow.
- Saint Petersburg0011 7 812
- Novosibirsk0011 7 383
- Yekaterinburg0011 7 343
Calling Russia from Australia without an international plan
Suparelay calls Russia for $0.26/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Australia charge up to $0.76/min. Optus and Telstra list Russia in no plan, and Optus Prepaid Supercharge adds a flagfall to every call.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 2× cheaper | $0.26 landline$0.38 mobile |
 | $0.76 landline · $0.42 mobile |
 | $0.21 |
 | $0.42 + $0.19 per call |
Want to call Russia?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Russia
The time now in Russia, and the best hours to call. The time difference to Sydney shifts by 1 hour in April and October, when Australia moves its clocks.
- Time difference
- April to October: 7 hours behind Sydney
- October to April: 8 hours behind Sydney
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
- Time zones
- 11
Why a call to Russia 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 Russia also fails when
- The 8 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
Questions
How to call Russia from Australia on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +7, then the number. It works from any mobile in Australia
Are calls to Russia included in Australia phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Australia that we checked includes Russia in a plan
How much does it cost to call Russia from Australia?
With no plan, carriers in Australia charge up to $0.76 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Moscow from Australia?
For Moscow, dial 0011 7 495, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 0011 to call Russia?
From a landline, yes: dial 0011, then 7. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
Can I call Russia on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 7 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Russia
Why isn't my call going through to Russia?
The usual causes: the 8 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 call Russia from Australia for free, and is a free call to Russia possible?
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 Russia 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 Russia without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call a Russia landline from Australia?
From a landline in Australia, dial 0011 7, then the number
When is the best time to call Russia?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Russia. April to October: 7 hours behind Sydney. October to April: 8 hours behind Sydney
How do I call Russia from Australia with an international call to Russia?
Dial 0011 7, then the number. From a mobile, +7 works too