How to Call Australia 🇦🇺
Australia's country code is +61. The full recipe and the local quirks that make calls fail, below.
Quick dialing format
[exit code] + 61 + [number]
| From US & Canada | 011 61 ... |
| From UK & most of Europe | 00 61 ... |
| From Japan | 010 61 ... |
| From any mobile or browser | +61 ... |
The leading zero rule
Drop the leading 0. A Sydney number 02 9876 5432 becomes +61 2 9876 5432.
Area codes in Australia
| Place | Area code |
|---|---|
| Sydney / NSW | 2 |
| Melbourne / VIC | 3 |
| Brisbane / QLD | 7 |
| Perth / WA | 8 |
Calling mobile numbers
Australian mobiles start with 04 domestically and become +61 4... from abroad.
Time zones and when to call
Australia spans three main time zones, and daylight saving applies in some states but not others. Sydney is UTC+10 (UTC+11 in their summer), which is tomorrow morning for most of the Americas.
The mistake people actually make
The date line: 5 PM Friday in New York is already 8 AM Saturday in Sydney. You lose a business day if you don't plan for it.
The cheapest ways to call Australia
Carrier international rates are the most expensive way to make this call. If the person you're calling uses WhatsApp or Telegram, an app-to-app call is free over any internet connection. To reach a regular Australia phone number, use a VoIP service or call straight from a web dialer: our guides to calling from your computer and calling from your browser cover the options, and free online calls explains what the free routes really cost.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Australia?
The country code is +61. From a mobile or browser dialer, dial +61 followed by the local number. From a landline, dial your country's exit code first (011 from the US and Canada, 00 from most of Europe).
Do I drop the leading zero when calling Australia?
Drop the leading 0. A Sydney number 02 9876 5432 becomes +61 2 9876 5432.
How do I call a mobile number in Australia?
Australian mobiles start with 04 domestically and become +61 4... from abroad.
What is the cheapest way to call Australia?
Internet calling beats carrier international rates by a wide margin. If both sides use the same app (WhatsApp, Telegram), the call is free. To reach a regular phone number, a VoIP service or browser-based dialer charges a small per-minute rate instead of carrier international pricing.