How do I call Australia from Canada?

To call Australia from Canada, dial the exit code 011, followed by the country code +61, then the phone number. For example, to call the number 412 345 678, you would dial: 011 61 412 345 678.

What is the country calling code for Australia when calling from Canada?

The country calling code for Australia is +61. To call Australia from Canada, dial +61 followed by the local phone number.

What timezone is Australia in?

Australia spans multiple timezones: UTC+05:00, UTC+06:30, UTC+07:00, UTC+08:00, UTC+09:30, UTC+10:00, UTC+10:30, UTC+11:30. The capital Canberra is typically in one of the eastern timezones.

What currency is used in Australia?

The official currency of Australia is the Australian dollar ($). This is the primary currency used for all transactions in the country.

What is the capital city of Australia?

The capital city of Australia is Canberra. It serves as the political and administrative center of the country.

How do I make cheap calls to Australia when calling from Canada?

To make affordable calls to Australia from Canada, use CallTuv's browser-based calling service. Simply dial +61 followed by the local number. No app download required, and our rates are significantly cheaper than traditional phone carriers.

How much does it cost to call Australia when calling from Canada?

CallTuv offers competitive rates for calls to Australia from Canada. Rates vary depending on whether you're calling a mobile or landline number. Check our rates page for the most up-to-date pricing.

What is the best time to call Australia from Canada?

The capital-to-capital time gap is 13h destination ahead. A practical window in Canada is 20:00-23:59 and 00:00-05:00 local time, which maps to standard business hours in Australia.

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How to Call Australia from Canada

Calling Australia from Canada: 011 61 [local number].

Australia Country Code: +61

ISO: AU

AUS

Quick answer

To call Australia from Canada, dial 011, then 61, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 011 61 412 345 678.

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Dialing format

011 61 412 345 678

Exit code • Country code • Local number

Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Australia correctly helps your conversation start smoothly. This guide covers the essential dialing steps, including country and area codes that are easy to miss. By the end, you’ll be ready to connect confidently with anyone in Australia - whether you’re calling Canberra or anywhere else.

Step-by-Step Dialing Guide

Follow these simple steps to make a call to Australia from Canada

International Guide

Dial the exit code for Canada

Start by dialing 011 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for Canada.

Add Australia's country code

Dial the country code +61 for Australia.

Enter the local phone number

Dial the local phone number in Australia (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).

Complete dialing format

Full format: 011 61 [local number] - For example: 011 61 612 345 678

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International Dialing Format

01161412 345 678

Exit Code•Country Code•Phone Number

CallTuv Format

+61412 345 678

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Calling Australia from Canada: Calling Code, Local Time & More

Calling Code

+61

Capital of Australia

Canberra

Region

Oceania (Australia and New Zealand)

Currency of Australia

Australian dollar ($)

Australia Time Zones

UTC+05:00, UTC+06:30, UTC+07:00, UTC+08:00, UTC+09:30, UTC+10:00, UTC+10:30, UTC+11:30

Current time

Your time

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Australia

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Australia at a Glance

Australia, located in Australia and New Zealand, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Canberra, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 28M.

The official currency is the Australian dollar ($). When calling Australia, the country code is +61. The country observes the UTC+05:00, UTC+06:30, UTC+07:00, UTC+08:00, UTC+09:30, UTC+10:00, UTC+10:30, UTC+11:30 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include English.

Destination Calling Profile: Australia

Population

28M

Population Rank

#52 of 230

Language Footprint

English

Time Zone Footprint

UTC+05:00, UTC+06:30 +6 more

City/Area Code Coverage

9 locations listed

Dial Code Status

Shared with 2 countryies

Australia currently has a 9-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +61.

This code is shared with: Christmas Island, Cocos Islands.

Route Profile: Canada to Australia

Exit Code in Canada

011 (dial 011 (or + from mobile))

Canada Country Code

Route Dialing Pattern

011 61 412 345 678

Capital Time Difference

13h destination ahead

Best Calling Window (Origin Time)

20:00-23:59 and 00:00-05:00

Currency Pair

Canadian dollar ($) -> Australian dollar ($)

Primary languages: Canada (English, French) and Australia (English).

Shared language overlap: English. Primary timezones: Canada (UTC-08:00, UTC-07:00, UTC-06:00, UTC-05:00, UTC-04:00, UTC-03:30) and Australia (UTC+05:00, UTC+06:30, UTC+07:00, UTC+08:00, UTC+09:30, UTC+10:00, UTC+10:30, UTC+11:30).

Detailed route planning

Route planning details: Canada to Australia

Use this route profile to plan a real call from Canada to Australia, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.

From

Canada

Australia

Canada exit code: 011Australia calling code: +61Time difference: 13h destination ahead

For dialing this route, callers in Canada usually start with 011 or the plus sign, then dial +61 before the local Australia number.

Canada's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC-08:00, while Australia's is UTC+05:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 20:00-23:59 or 00:00-05:00.

Dialing from Canada

Canada callers are represented by CA/CAN, with Ottawa as a capital reference point, North America, 42M people, Canadian dollar ($), and primary language context of English, French.

Origin exit prefix: 011 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +1. Origin time zones: UTC-08:00, UTC-07:00, UTC-06:00, UTC-05:00 +2 more.

Australia dialing details

Australia is represented here by AU/AUS, Canberra, Australia and New Zealand, about 28M people, Australian dollar ($), and primary language context of English.

Destination calling code: +61. Destination time zones: UTC+05:00, UTC+06:30, UTC+07:00, UTC+08:00 +4 more. Rate check: check live price before dialing.

Canada to Australia call planning

This route combines Canada's outbound dialing rules with Australia's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 13h destination ahead, and the recommended origin-time window is 20:00-23:59 or 00:00-05:00.

Dialing sequence: 011 61 local number. Business-hour window: 20:00-23:59 or 00:00-05:00. Time relationship: 13h destination ahead.

Destination market: Australia is in Australia and New Zealand, with Canberra as a main administrative center. Calls from Canada may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 28M. Primary language context: English. Local billing and everyday prices use Australian dollar ($).

Route context: Canada is listed in North America with a population of about 42M; Australia is listed in Australia and New Zealand with about 28M. The route has shared language overlap in English. Currency context also changes across the route: Canadian dollar ($) in Canada and Australian dollar ($) in Australia.

From Canada, the conventional international prefix is 011; mobile callers can usually use +, then +61, then the Australia local number.Ottawa to Canberra has a 13h destination ahead time relationship, so check the destination workday before placing business or support calls.Canada and Australia share English, which can make customer-support or family calls easier to coordinate.For Australia, check whether you are calling a landline or mobile number because those prices can differ; current context: check live price before dialing.

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City & Area Codes for Australia

9 Locations

City / Region	Area Code	Full Dialing Pattern
Casey	61-12	+61-12 [local number]
Central East Region	61-2	+61-2 [local number]
Central West Region	61-8	+61-8 [local number]
Davis	61-10	+61-10 [local number]
Macquarie Island	61-13	+61-13 [local number]
Mawson	61-11	+61-11 [local number]
Mobile Phones	61-4	+61-4 [local number]
North East Region	61-7	+61-7 [local number]
South East Region	61-3	+61-3 [local number]