How to Call
Australia from USA
Call Australia (+61) from the United States right in your browser and pay only by the minute. Outbound calls need no phone number, and you add one only when you also want to receive calls.
How the pricing works
- Outbound: Dial out with no dedicated number to pay for.
- Inbound: Add a US/Canada digital number from $2.14 to $5/month.
- No apps: Runs in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.
What international calling costs you
- Outbound calling: Reach any country and skip the cost of a dedicated number.
- Inbound calling: Receiving calls means a US or Canada digital number, priced at $2.14 to $5/month.
- No apps needed: Everything runs in Chrome, Safari, Edge, or Firefox.
Dial Australia from the USA in 4 Steps
Reaching Australia is simpler than it looks. Follow this dialing sequence and you are connected.
Exit Code
Start with 011 to leave the US telephone network.
Country Code
Add 61 to route the call into Australia.
Area Code
Enter the 1-digit city code, leaving off the 0.
Number
Finish with the 8-digit local subscriber number.
The "Skip the Leading Zero" Rule
Every Australian area code (such as 02 for Sydney) and mobile prefix (such as 04) is written with a leading '0'. Dialing from the USA, that leading zero has to come off.
Australia Area Codes List
Look up the right area code for each major Australian city.
| City | State | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | New South Wales | 02 |
| Melbourne | Victoria | 03 |
| Brisbane | Queensland | 07 |
| Perth | Western Australia | 08 |
| Adelaide | South Australia | 08 |
| City | State | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Canberra | ACT | 02 |
| Hobart | Tasmania | 03 |
| Darwin | Northern Territory | 08 |
| Gold Coast | Queensland | 07 |
| Newcastle | New South Wales | 02 |
Mind the Time Gap
Australia runs 14 to 17 hours ahead of the USA.
Tip: From the US, late afternoon or evening tends to work best, since that lands on the following morning over in Australia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which exit code does the USA use?
From the USA the exit code is 011, and it goes first on any international call placed through a US landline or mobile carrier. On Intercalling you can just use the + symbol instead.
What do I dial to reach Sydney from the USA?
For Sydney, string together 011 (exit code), then 61 (country code), then 2 (the Sydney area code with the 0 removed), and finish with the 8-digit local number.
Should I keep the 0 in front of the area code?
No. Australian area codes appear with a leading zero (for example 02, 03, 04), but that zero gets dropped on any call coming from overseas.
Is it possible to call Australian mobiles?
Yes. Mobile numbers in Australia begin with 04. Calling one from the US looks like 011 + 61 + 4XX XXX XXX.
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