How to Call Australia from Canada
Calling Australia from Canada: 011 61 [local number].
Australia Country Code: +61
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
Exit code
011
Canada's international dialing prefix
Country code
+61
Australia's international calling code
Local number
412 345 678
Enter the local number without the country code
Browser format
+61 412 345 678
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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
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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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 is --
Exit Code in Canada
011 (dial 011 (or + from mobile))
Route Dialing Pattern
011 61 412 345 678
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
20:00-23:59 and 00:00-05:00
City & Area Codes for Australia
| City / Region | Area Code |
|---|---|
| Casey | 61-12 |
| Central East Region | 61-2 |
| Central West Region | 61-8 |
| Davis | 61-10 |
| Macquarie Island | 61-13 |
| Mawson | 61-11 |
| Mobile Phones | 61-4 |
| North East Region | 61-7 |
| South East Region | 61-3 |
