How to call Serbia from Australia

From mobile
+381 xx xxxxxx
From landline
0011 381 xx xxxxxx

From $0.38/min in your browser, no plan needed

How to dial Serbia from Australia

How to make a call to Serbia from Australia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Serbian area codes start with 0 at home, but you drop that 0 after 381.

  1. 0011Australia exit code
  2. 381Country code of Serbia
  3. xx xxxxxxThe number, area code first
  • From a mobile: +381 xx xxxxxx

Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere

+381

Example: +381 10 234567

Mobile
+381 10 234567
Landline
0011 381 10 234567

Main area codes in Serbia

The area code comes right after 381, then the local number

  • Belgrade0011 38111then the local number
  • Niš0011 38118then the local number
  • Novi Sad0011 38121then the local number
  • Kragujevac0011 38134then the local number
  • Čačak0011 38132then the local number
  • Subotica0011 38124then the local number
  • Leskovac0011 38116then the local number
  • Novi Pazar0011 38120then the local number

Before you call Serbia

Dial a city from Australia

Put the area code right after 381. Serbian numbers run from 6 to 12 digits, and an 8-digit number is one of them.

  • Belgrade0011 381 11
  • Novi Sad0011 381 21
  • Niš0011 381 18

Save contacts as +381

Calling Serbia cell phones from Australia works with +381 saved, and you type no exit code.

  1. Press and hold 0 for +
  2. Dial 381
  3. Dial the area code and number

Calling Serbia from Australia without an international plan

Suparelay calls Serbia for $0.38/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Australia charge up to $1.61/min. Optus and Telstra have no plan that covers Serbia, and only Vodafone Prepaid Plus does.

CarrierPer minute
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 4× cheaper
$0.38 landline$0.77 mobile
OptusNo plan for Serbiaoptus.com.au · 2026
$1.61
TelstraNo plan for Serbiatelstra.com.au · 2026
$0.49
VodafoneLower rate with $10 International Value Packvodafone.com.au · 2026
$0.83 + $0.19 per call$0.32 with plan

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+381

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When to call Serbia

The time now in Serbia, and the best hours to call. Daylight saving time changes the time difference by 1 hour, so check the clock in March and April.

Time difference
Most of the year: 8 hours behind Sydney
January 1 to March 29: 10 hours behind Sydney
March 29 to April 5: 9 hours behind Sydney
October 4 to October 25: 9 hours behind Sydney
October 25 to December 31: 10 hours behind Sydney
Daylight saving time
Clocks change twice a year
Holidays in Serbia

Why a call to Serbia 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 Rates

From any country, a call to Serbia 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
How to fix each one

Questions

How to call Serbia from Australia on a mobile or cell phone?

Dial +381, then the number. It works from any mobile in Australia

Are calls to Serbia included in Australia phone plans?

Not on most plans. No carrier in Australia that we checked includes Serbia in a plan

How much does it cost to call Serbia from Australia?

With no plan, carriers in Australia charge up to $1.61 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser

How to call Serbia from Australia for free? Is a free call to Serbia 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 Belgrade from Australia?

For Belgrade, dial 0011 381 11, then the local number

Do I need to dial 0011 to call Serbia?

From a landline, yes: dial 0011, then 381. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code

How do I dial a +381 number?

Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 381 and the number

Can I call Serbia on my iPhone?

Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 381 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Serbia

Why isn't my call going through to Serbia?

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 Serbia 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 Serbia without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay

How to call a Serbia landline from Australia?

From a landline in Australia, dial 0011 381, then the number

How do I call Serbia from Australia, as an international call to Serbia?

Dial 0011 381, then the number. From a mobile, +381 works too

Does Vodafone include calls to Serbia?

With the $10 International Value Pack. Without it, Vodafone charges $0.83 a minute to a landline and $0.83 to a mobile

How much does Telstra charge to call Serbia?

Telstra charges $0.49 a minute to a landline in Serbia and $0.49 to a mobile

How much does Optus charge to call Serbia?

Optus charges $1.61 a minute to a landline in Serbia and $1.61 to a mobile

When is the best time to call Serbia?

Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Serbia. Most of the year: 8 hours behind Sydney. January 1 to March 29: 10 hours behind Sydney. March 29 to April 5: 9 hours behind Sydney. October 4 to October 25: 9 hours behind Sydney. October 25 to December 31: 10 hours behind Sydney

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