How to call Australia from Germany

Dial 00 to call out of Germany, then 61, the country code for Australia, then the number without its leading 0. In CallTuv there is no exit code: type +61 and the number.

A mobile in Australia, dialled from Germany

00Exit code
61Country code
412 345 678Number, no 0

In CallTuv, from anywhere+61 412 345 678

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A phone showing a number in Australia dialled from Germany as 00 61 412 345 678, and typed in the CallTuv dialer as +61 412 345 678

Dial Australia step by step

From a phone in Germany, the call goes like this. In CallTuv there is less to dial.

Typing numbers in CallTuv

00
Dial 00 to call out of Germany
On a mobile you can type + instead.
61
Add 61, the country code for Australia
Every number in Australia starts with 61 when you call from abroad.
412 345 678
Dial the number without its leading 0
A mobile written 0412 345 678 in Australia becomes 412 345 678.
+61
Or type +61 in CallTuv
No exit code to remember: type +61 and the number, or pick Australia in the country list and type the number as it is written there. The price shows before you call.

Mobile and landline numbers in Australia

A mobile in Australia

$0.16/min

Written in Australia: 0412 345 678
Dialled from Germany: 00 61 412 345 678
In CallTuv: +61 412 345 678

Leave out the leading 0 after the country code: 0412 345 678 becomes +61 412 345 678.

Landlines in Australia

Landlines are dialled the same way: 61 after the exit code, then the number without its leading 0. In CallTuv, type +61 and the number.

$0.07/min to landlines

Area codes in Australia

Inside Australia these codes are written with a leading 0, which you leave out from abroad.

City or region	From Germany	In CallTuv
Central East Region	00 61 2	+61 2
Central West Region	00 61 8	+61 8
Mobile Phones	00 61 4	+61 4
North East Region	00 61 7	+61 7
South East Region	00 61 3	+61 3

Before you call Australia

Offices, banks and government lines answer during working hours there.

Best time to call Australia

Country code: +61
Exit code from Germany: 00
Leading 0: Leave out the 0
Capital: Canberra
Local time: Varies by region: see the planner

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Calling Australia: questions

How do I call Australia from Germany?

Dial 00 to call out of Germany, then 61, the country code for Australia, then the number without its leading 0. In CallTuv there is no exit code: type +61 and the number.

What is the country code for Australia?

The country code for Australia is +61.

Can I dial + instead of 00?

Yes. On a mobile phone, + replaces the exit code from any country, so +61 412 345 678 works wherever you are. In CallTuv every number starts with +.

Do I drop the leading 0 when I call Australia?

Yes. Numbers in Australia are written at home with a leading 0, like 0412 345 678. Leave it out after the country code: +61 412 345 678.

How much does it cost to call Australia from Germany?

Calls to Australia with CallTuv cost from $0.07/min to landlines and $0.16/min to mobiles, billed per minute from your balance. Where you call from doesn’t change the price, and the dialer shows the exact rate for your number before you call.

Rates to Australia

What is the best time to call Australia?

Banks, offices and government lines in Australia answer during working hours there. Australia spans several time zones, so check the city you are calling. The planner finds the next good window from where you are.

Best time to call Australia

Can people in Australia call me back on CallTuv?

No. CallTuv is for calling out and cannot receive calls or texts. If you verify a number you own and show it as your caller ID, people who call back reach that phone.

Receiving calls and texts

Does the person in Australia need CallTuv or the internet?

No. Their landline or mobile rings like any other call. Only you need CallTuv and an internet connection.