Calling Australia: [exit code] 61 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Australia, dial your international exit code, then 61, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 61 412 345 678.
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Dialing format
00 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.
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Australia from anywhere in the world
Start with your country's international dialing prefix (often 00 or 011, or use + on mobile).
Dial the country code +61 for Australia.
Dial the local phone number in Australia (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: [exit code] 61 [local number] - For example: 00 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 ($)
Australia Time Zones
UTC+05:00, UTC+06:30, UTC+07:00, UTC+08:00, UTC+09:30, UTC+10:00, UTC+10:30, UTC+11:30
Current time
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Australia, located in Australia and New Zealand, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Canberra, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 28M.
The official currency is the Australian dollar ($). 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.
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.
Use this route profile to plan a real international call to Australia, including dialing format, timing, and destination context.
From
Your location
To
Australia
For most international calls, start with your exit code or the plus sign, then dial +61 before the local Australia number.
Use Australia local business hours as the safest reference point before placing the call.
Australia is represented here by AU/AUS, Canberra, Australia and New Zealand, about 28M people, Australian dollar ($), and primary language context of English.
Destination calling code: +61. Destination time zones: UTC+05:00, UTC+06:30, UTC+07:00, UTC+08:00 +4 more. Rate check: check live price before dialing.
This destination-first route depends on the caller's local exit code plus +61. For business calls, use Australia's local workday as the default timing reference.
Dialing sequence: exit code +61 local number. Business-hour window: Use destination business hours. Time relationship: N/A.
Destination market: Australia is in Australia and New Zealand, with Canberra as a main administrative center. Calls may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 28M. Primary language context: English. Local billing and everyday prices use Australian dollar ($).
Route context: This page is destination-first, so the most important planning variables are Australia's country code, local timezone, destination language context, and whether the number is mobile or landline.
| 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] |
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