How to call Thailand from Australia
- From mobile
- +66 x xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 0011 66 x xxx xxxx
From $0.20/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Thailand from Australia
How to make a call to Thailand from Australia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. After 66, the 0 that starts a Thai area code drops, so Bangkok is 2.
- 0011Australia exit code
- 66Country code of Thailand
- 2Bangkok
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +66 x xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +66 2 123 4567
- Mobile
- +66 2 123 4567
- Landline
- 0011 66 2 123 4567
Main area codes in Thailand
The area code comes right after 66, then the local number
- Bangkok/Nonthaburi/Pathum Thani/Samut Prakan0011 66100011 66160011 66180011 66190011 662then the local number
- Lampang/Nan/Phayao/Phrae0011 6654then 6 digits
- Chiang Mai/Chiang Rai/Lamphun/Mae Hong Son0011 66520011 6653then 6 digits
- Chanthaburi/Trat0011 6639then 6 digits
- Kanchanaburi/Nakhon Pathom/Samut Sakhon/Samut Songkhram0011 6634then 6 digits
- Kamphaeng Phet/Phitsanulok/Sukhothai/Tak/Uttaradit0011 6655then 6 digits
- Lop Buri/Saraburi/Sing Buri0011 6636then 6 digits
- Chumphon/Ranong/Surat Thani0011 6677then 6 digits
Before you call Thailand
Area codes after 66
Each Thai region has its own code. Bangkok is an 8-digit number: the code 2 and 7 more digits.
- Bangkok0011 66 2
- Chiang Mai0011 66 53
- Lampang0011 66 54
Save Thai contacts with +66
A number saved as +66 works from an Australian mobile at home and when you travel.
- Fails
- +66 02 xxx xxxx
- Works
- +66 2 xxx xxxx
Calling Thailand cell phones
A Thai mobile dials the same way as a landline. Type it in the dialer above.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 66
- Dial the number without its 0
Calling Thailand from Australia without an international plan
Suparelay calls Thailand for $0.20/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Australia charge up to $1.23/min. Optus, Telstra, and Vodafone include Thailand only on named plans; on any other plan you pay the carrier's rate per minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 6× cheaper | $0.20 |
 | $1.23 landline · $0.97 mobile |
 | No rate published |
 | $0.14 + $0.19 per call |
Want to call Thailand?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Thailand
The time now in Thailand, and the best hours to call. The time difference changes with Australian daylight saving time, because Thailand never changes its clocks.
- Time difference
- April to October: 3 hours behind Sydney
- October to April: 4 hours behind Sydney
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Thailand 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 Thailand also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- Your own exit code, not Thailand's
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call Thailand from Australia mobile number and cell phone?
Dial +66, then the number. It works from any mobile in Australia
How do I call Thailand from Australia?
Dial 0011 66, then the number. From a mobile, +66 works too
Are calls to Thailand included in Australia phone plans?
Yes. Optus, Telstra, and Vodafone include calls to Thailand in their plans. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
Does Optus include calls to Thailand?
Yes. Optus includes calls to Thailand with Optus Medium Choice Plus or Large Choice Plus plan
Does Telstra include calls to Thailand?
Yes. Telstra includes calls to Thailand with Telstra Pre-Paid Max
Does Vodafone include calls to Thailand?
Yes. Vodafone includes calls to Thailand with Vodafone Infinite Medium Plan
How much does it cost to call Thailand from Australia?
Nothing extra on Optus Medium Choice Plus or Large Choice Plus plan, Telstra Pre-Paid Max, and Vodafone Infinite Medium Plan. Without such a plan, carriers in Australia charge up to $1.23 a minute. Suparelay calls Thailand from your browser for cents a minute, with no plan
How to call Bangkok/Nonthaburi/Pathum Thani/Samut Prakan from Australia?
For Bangkok/Nonthaburi/Pathum Thani/Samut Prakan, dial 0011 66 10, then the 6-digit local number
Do I need to dial 0011 to call Thailand?
From a landline, yes: dial 0011, then 66. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +66 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 66 and the number
Can I call Thailand on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 66 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Thailand
Why isn't my call going through to Thailand?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number, your own exit code, not Thailand's, and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Thailand from Australia for free, with a free call to Thailand?
Only on Optus Medium Choice Plus or Large Choice Plus plan, Telstra Pre-Paid Max, and Vodafone Infinite Medium Plan, or app to app. With any other plan, or from a laptop, Suparelay calls Thailand from your browser for cents a minute
How to call Thailand 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 Thailand without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Thailand landline from Australia?
From a landline in Australia, dial 0011 66, then the number
How to dial an international call to Thailand from Australia?
Dial 0011 66, then the number. From a mobile, +66 works too
When is the best time to call Thailand?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Thailand. April to October: 3 hours behind Sydney. October to April: 4 hours behind Sydney