How to call the USA from Australia
- From mobile
- +1 xxx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 0011 1 xxx xxx xxxx
From $0.04/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the USA from Australia
How to make a call to the USA from Australia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Every US number has 10 digits, so a number with fewer is missing its area code.
- 0011Australia exit code
- 1Country code of the USA
- 212New York City
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +1 xxx xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +1 212 555 0100
- Mobile
- +1 212 555 0100
- Landline
- 0011 1 212 555 0100
Main area codes in the USA
The area code comes right after 1, then the local number
- New York City0011 12120011 13320011 16460011 1934then 7 digits
- Los Angeles0011 12130011 13100011 1323then 7 digits
- Brooklyn0011 13470011 1718then 7 digits
- Chicago0011 13120011 17730011 1872then 7 digits
- Houston0011 12810011 17130011 1832then 7 digits
- Phoenix0011 14800011 16020011 1623then 7 digits
- Philadelphia0011 12150011 12670011 1445then 7 digits
- San Antonio0011 12100011 1726then 7 digits
Before you call the USA
Dial from a mobile with plus
For calling the USA cell phones, the plus replaces 0011, so one saved contact works at home and abroad.
- Press and hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 1
- Dial the 10-digit number
Call a USA toll free number
This is how to call to the USA from Australia: dial 0011 1 and the 10-digit toll free number. If the call fails, that number does not take calls from abroad.
Calling the USA from Australia without an international plan
Suparelay calls the USA for $0.04/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Australia charge up to $0.30/min. Optus, Telstra, and Vodafone each need a named plan for the USA, or they charge per minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 7× cheaper | |
 | $0.30 |
 | No rate published |
 | $0.069 + $0.19 per call |
Want to call the USA?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the USA
The time now in the USA, and the best hours to call. The time difference to Sydney moves by 1 hour when daylight saving time starts or ends.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 14 hours behind Sydney
- January 1 to March 8: 16 hours behind Sydney
- March 8 to April 5: 15 hours behind Sydney
- October 4 to November 1: 15 hours behind Sydney
- November 1 to December 31: 16 hours behind Sydney
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 8
Why a call to the USA 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 USA also fails when
- 00 does not work from every country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call the USA from Australia on mobile or cell phone?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in Australia
Are calls to the USA included in Australia phone plans?
Yes. Optus, Telstra, and Vodafone include calls to the USA in their plans. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call the USA 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 $0.30 a minute. Suparelay calls the USA from your browser for cents a minute, with no plan
How to call New York City from Australia?
For New York City, dial 0011 1 212, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 0011 to call the USA?
From a landline, yes: dial 0011, then 1. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How to make an international call to the USA?
Dial 0011 1, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, +1 works too
Can I call the USA on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 1 and the 10-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to the USA
Why isn't my call going through to the USA?
The usual causes: 00 does not work from every country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How can I call the USA 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 USA from your browser for cents a minute
How to call the USA 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 USA without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How do I call the USA from Australia landline?
From a landline in Australia, dial 0011 1, then the 10-digit number
When is the best time to call the USA?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the USA. Most of the year: 14 hours behind Sydney. January 1 to March 8: 16 hours behind Sydney. March 8 to April 5: 15 hours behind Sydney. October 4 to November 1: 15 hours behind Sydney. November 1 to December 31: 16 hours behind Sydney