How to call Samoa from Australia
- From mobile
- +685 xxxxx
- From landline
- 0011 685 xxxxx
From $0.77/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Samoa from Australia
How to make a call to Samoa from Australia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Dial the area code right after 685, with no 0 between them.
- 0011Australia exit code
- 685Country code of Samoa
- xxxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +685 xxxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +685 22123
- Mobile
- +685 22123
- Landline
- 0011 685 22123
Main area codes in Samoa
The area code comes right after 685, then the local number
- Apia0011 68520011 6853then the local number
- Upolu Rural0011 6854then the local number
- Savaii0011 6855then the local number
Before you call Samoa
Count the digits after 685
Samoan numbers have 5, 6, 7, or 10 digits, so even a 5-digit number needs 685 in front of it.
Save Samoan contacts with +685
For calling Samoa cell phones, a contact saved with +685 rings from an Australian mobile. A landline needs the exit code instead.
- Mobile+685
- Landline0011 685
Calling Samoa from Australia without an international plan
Suparelay calls Samoa for $0.77/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Australia charge up to $4.58/min. Only Vodafone includes Samoa, on Prepaid Plus; Optus and Telstra bill each call by the minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 5× cheaper | $0.77 landline$1.96 mobile |
 | $2.25 landline · $4.58 mobile |
 | $0.49 |
 | $1.39 + $0.19 per call$1.04 with plan |
Want to call Samoa?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Samoa
The time now in Samoa, and the best hours to call. The time difference changes in April and October because Sydney moves its clocks and Samoa does not.
- Time difference
- April to October: 3 hours ahead of Sydney
- October to April: 2 hours ahead of Sydney
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Samoa 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 Samoa also fails when
- Your exit code, not Samoa's
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call Samoa number from Australia on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +685, then the number. It works from any mobile in Australia
Are calls to Samoa included in Australia phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Australia that we checked includes Samoa in a plan
How much does it cost to call Samoa from Australia?
With no plan, carriers in Australia charge up to $4.58 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Apia from Australia?
For Apia, dial 0011 685 2, then the local number
Do I need to dial 0011 to call Samoa?
From a landline, yes: dial 0011, then 685. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +685 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 685 and the number
Can I call Samoa on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 685 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Samoa
Why isn't my call going through to Samoa?
The usual causes: your exit code, not Samoa's and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Samoa from Australia 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 Samoa 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 Samoa without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Samoa landline from Australia?
From a landline in Australia, dial 0011 685, then the number
When is the best time to call Samoa?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Samoa. April to October: 3 hours ahead of Sydney. October to April: 2 hours ahead of Sydney
How to dial Samoa from Australia with an international call?
Dial 0011 685, then the number. From a mobile, +685 works too