How to Call Australia from Canada
Calling Australia from Canada: 011 61 [local number].
Australia Country Code: +61
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 Code
+61
Capital of Australia
Canberra
Region
Oceania (Australia and New Zealand)
Currency of Australia
Australian dollar ($)
Australia Time Zones
UTC+05:00, UTC+06:30, UTC+07:00, UTC+08:00, UTC+09:30, UTC+10:00, UTC+10:30, UTC+11:30
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Australia at a Glance
Australia, located in Australia and New Zealand, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Canberra, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 28M.
The official currency is the Australian dollar ($). 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
+1
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).
City & Area Codes for Australia
| 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] |