Australia Phone
Format (+61)
Reach a mobile in Melbourne or a landline in Sydney for cents per minute. Get the +61 country code and the state area codes here, then connect at clear pay as you go rates with no contract.
How to Call Australia
Landlines follow a tidy 2-digit area code scheme, while every mobile shares one prefix, so dialing is quick to learn.
Exit Code
Dial 011 (US) or 00 (UK).
Or use + on mobile/VoIP.
Country Code (+61)
Dial +61.
That routes your call onto the Australian network.
Drop the Zero
Local area codes in Australia carry a leading '0', such as 02 or 04.Drop that zero whenever you call in from another country.
Australian Area Codes
The country runs on 4 main geographic area codes, with a separate prefix set aside for mobiles.
| Region / State | Domestic Code | International Dialing Format |
|---|---|---|
| NSW & ACT (Sydney/Canberra) | 02 | +61 2 xxxx xxxx |
| Victoria & Tasmania (Melbourne/Hobart) | 03 | +61 3 xxxx xxxx |
| Queensland (Brisbane/Gold Coast) | 07 | +61 7 xxxx xxxx |
| Western Australia (Perth) | 08 | +61 8 xxxx xxxx |
| South Australia & NT (Adelaide/Darwin) | 08 | +61 8 xxxx xxxx |
| Mobile Phones (Nationwide) | 04 | +61 4 xxxx xxxx |
Mobile Numbers
Right across Australia, mobiles all carry the prefix 04, and the complete number runs to 10 digits (04xx xxx xxx).
Time Zone Warning
The country spans several time zones, namely AEST, ACST and AWST. Sydney typically sits 14-16 hours ahead of New York.
Glance at the local clock before you dial so you don't ring someone in the dead of night.
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Australia
Keeping in touch with family, students or business partners in Australia should be priced fairly. Intercalling routes around the old telecom networks, so you get sharp call quality at low per minute rates and pay only for what you use.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the country code for Australia?
Australia's country code is +61. Enter it after your own exit code (011 from the US, 00 from the UK) and ahead of the area code.
How do I call a mobile number in Australia?
Australian mobiles begin with 04. Dialing from overseas, leave off the leading '0' and enter +61 4xx xxx xxx.
What is the area code for Melbourne?
Melbourne, like the rest of Victoria and Tasmania, uses 03. From overseas you dial +61 3 and then the 8-digit local number.
Can I call 1300 or 1800 numbers from abroad?
In most cases 1300 and 1800 lines, which are toll-free or shared cost, will not connect from outside Australia. Look instead for the company's separate 'international' number, normally an ordinary landline that opens with +61 2, 3, 7 or 8.
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