How to call the UAE from Australia
- From mobile
- +971 x xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 0011 971 x xxx xxxx
From $0.35/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the UAE from Australia
How to make a call to the UAE from Australia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. From a mobile, type + instead of 0011, and the phone adds the exit code.
- Sharjah0011 971 6
- Al Ain City0011 971 3
- Fujairah0011 971 9
- Ras Alkhaimah0011 971 7
- 0011Australia exit code
- 971Country code of the UAE
- x xxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +971 x xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +971 2 234 5678
- Mobile
- +971 2 234 5678
- Landline
- 0011 971 2 234 5678
Main area codes in the UAE
The area code comes right after 971, then the local number
- Dubai0011 9714then 7 digits
- Abu Dhabi0011 9712then 7 digits
- Sharjah0011 9716then 7 digits
- Al Ain City0011 9713then 7 digits
- Fujairah0011 9719then 7 digits
- Ras Alkhaimah0011 9717then 7 digits
Before you call the UAE
How to call Abu Dhabi from Australia
Abu Dhabi takes area code 2, then 7 digits.
- 0011exit
- 971UAE
- 2Abu Dhabi
- xxx xxxxlocal number
Leave out the 0 of the area code
A UAE number written with a leading 0 loses it after 971.
- Fails
- 0011 971 04 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 0011 971 4 xxx xxxx
Calling the UAE cell phones
How do I call the UAE from Australia? Save the contact as +971 and the 8-digit number.
Calling the UAE from Australia without an international plan
Suparelay calls the UAE for $0.35/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Australia charge up to $1.48/min. Optus and Vodafone include the UAE in plans, but Telstra does not, so its calls bill per minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 4× cheaper | $0.35 landline$0.37 mobile |
 | $1.48 |
 | $0.49 |
 | $0.76 + $0.19 per call |
Want to call the UAE?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the UAE
The time now in the UAE, and the best hours to call. The time difference grows to 7 hours in October because Sydney moves its clocks and the UAE does not.
- Time difference
- April to October: 6 hours behind Sydney
- October to April: 7 hours behind Sydney
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to the UAE 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 the UAE also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
Questions
How to call the UAE from an Australia cell phone?
Dial +971, then the number. It works from any mobile in Australia
Are calls to the UAE included in Australia phone plans?
On some plans. Optus includes calls to the UAE in its plans. Vodafone charges less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call the UAE from Australia?
With no plan, carriers in Australia charge up to $1.48 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Dubai from Australia?
For Dubai, dial 0011 971 4, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 0011 to call the UAE?
From a landline, yes: dial 0011, then 971. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +971 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 971 and the number
Can I call the UAE on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 971 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to the UAE
Why isn't my call going through to the UAE?
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 call the UAE 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 the UAE 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 the UAE without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the UAE landline from Australia?
From a landline in Australia, dial 0011 971, then the number
When is the best time to call the UAE?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the UAE. April to October: 6 hours behind Sydney. October to April: 7 hours behind Sydney