How to call the UK from Australia
- From mobile
- +44 xx xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 0011 44 xx xxxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the UK from Australia
How to make a call to the UK from Australia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. The 0 at the start of a UK area code drops after 44, so 020 becomes 20.
- Fails
- 0011 44 0 20 xxxxxxxx
- Works
- 0011 44 20 xxxxxxxx
- 0011Australia exit code
- 44Country code of the UK
- xx xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +44 xx xxxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +44 20 7946 0018
- Mobile
- +44 20 7946 0018
- Landline
- 0011 44 20 7946 0018
Main area codes in the UK
The area code comes right after 44, then the local number
- London0011 4420then the local number
- Birmingham0011 44121then the local number
- Glasgow0011 44141then the local number
- Manchester0011 44161then the local number
- Sheffield0011 44114then the local number
- Leeds0011 44113then the local number
- Edinburgh0011 44131then the local number
- Liverpool0011 44151then the local number
Before you call the UK
Dial Birmingham and other big cities
To call Birmingham from Australia, dial the city code after 44. Each code drops its 0.
- Birmingham0011 44 121
- Manchester0011 44 161
- Edinburgh0011 44 131
Calling the UK cell phones and cities
A 10-digit number such as Glasgow takes 141, then 7 more digits. Type it in the dialer above.
- 0011exit
- 44UK
- 141Glasgow
- xxxxxxxlocal number
Calling the UK from Australia without an international plan
Suparelay calls the UK for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Australia charge up to $0.78/min. Optus, Telstra, and Vodafone include the UK on one named plan each, and Optus Supercharge adds a charge on every call.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 15× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.07 mobile |
 | $0.78 |
 | No rate published |
 | $0.14 + $0.19 per call |
Want to call the UK?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the UK
The time now in the UK, and the best hours to call. The time difference to Sydney changes in March and April with daylight saving time.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 9 hours behind Sydney
- January 1 to March 29: 11 hours behind Sydney
- March 29 to April 5: 10 hours behind Sydney
- October 4 to October 25: 10 hours behind Sydney
- October 25 to December 31: 11 hours behind Sydney
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to the UK 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 UK 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
Questions
How do I call the UK from Australia, and how to call the UK number from Australia?
Dial 0011 44, then the number. From a mobile, +44 works too
How to call the UK mobile from Australia on a cell phone?
Dial +44, then the number. It works from any mobile in Australia
Are calls to the UK included in Australia phone plans?
Yes. Optus, Telstra, and Vodafone include calls to the UK in their plans. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call the UK 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 $0.78 a minute. Suparelay calls the UK from your browser for cents a minute, with no plan
How to call London from Australia, and how to dial London?
For London, dial 0011 44 20, then the local number
Do I need to dial 0011 to call the UK?
From a landline, yes: dial 0011, then 44. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +44 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 44 and the number
Can I call the UK on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 44 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to the UK
Why isn't my call going through to the UK?
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 the UK from Australia for free?
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 the UK from your browser for cents a minute
How to call the UK 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 UK without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the UK landline from Australia?
From a landline in Australia, dial 0011 44, then the number
What is the best time to call the UK from Australia?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the UK. Most of the year: 9 hours behind Sydney. January 1 to March 29: 11 hours behind Sydney. March 29 to April 5: 10 hours behind Sydney. October 4 to October 25: 10 hours behind Sydney. October 25 to December 31: 11 hours behind Sydney