Oceania · AU
Australia country code: +61
- Exit code from Australia: 0011
- Time zone: AEST/AEDT (UTC+10/+11)
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What is the country code for Australia?
The country code for Australia is +61. To call Australia from the United States, dial 011 61 followed by the local number with its leading 0 removed. From a mobile, dial +61 directly. A Australia number in full international format looks like +61 491 570 006.
Australia at a glance
- Country calling code
- +61
- ISO country code
- AU
- Exit code (dialling out of Australia)
- 0011
- The prefix people in this country dial to reach another country.
- National trunk prefix
- 0
- Drop the 0 when dialling from abroad.
- Number length
- 9 digits after the trunk 0: a 1-digit area code plus 8 digits
- Time zone
- AEST/AEDT (UTC+10/+11)
Dialing
How to call Australia: step by step
The full sequence is: exit code + 61 + local number (minus the leading 0).
- 1
Dial your exit code
From the United States and Canada that is 011. From most of Europe, Asia, and Africa it is 00. On any mobile you can simply press and hold 0 to get a + instead, which works from anywhere. - 2
Dial 61
61 is the country calling code for Australia. It never changes and it is the same from every country in the world. - 3
Drop the leading 0
Numbers written for domestic use in Australia start with a 0. That is a national trunk prefix, not part of the number; remove it when dialling from abroad. 2 5550 1234 is what you dial after +61. - 4
Check the time first
Australia is on AEST/AEDT (UTC+10/+11). Business calls placed outside local working hours are the most common reason an international call goes unanswered.
Worth knowing
Australia uses just four area codes, each covering whole states. Mobiles all start 04 domestically, which is +61 4 from abroad. Australia's IDD prefix is 0011, not 00.
Number format
What a Australia phone number looks like
ACMA reserves these ranges for drama and testing, so they are safe to publish and cannot reach a real subscriber.
| Type | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | +61 X XXXX XXXX | +61 2 5550 1234 |
| Mobile | +61 4XX XXX XXX | +61 491 570 006 |
City codes
Australia area and city codes
Written domestically these carry a leading 0. Drop it when dialling from abroad.
| City / region | Code | Dial from abroad |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney / NSW & ACT | 02 | +61 2 |
| Melbourne / VIC & TAS | 03 | +61 3 |
| Brisbane / QLD | 07 | +61 7 |
| Perth / WA & SA | 08 | +61 8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Australia?
The country code for Australia is +61. Written in full international (E.164) format, a Australia number looks like +61 491 570 006.
How do I call Australia from the United States?
Dial 011, then 61, then the local number with its leading 0 removed. From a mobile you can dial +61 directly instead of 011.
How many digits is a Australia phone number?
9 digits after the trunk 0: a 1-digit area code plus 8 digits. Written internationally it becomes +61 followed by that national number.
Do I keep the 0 when calling Australia from abroad?
No. The leading 0 is a domestic trunk prefix. Dial +61 followed by the number with the 0 removed. Including it is the single most common reason calls to Australia fail.
What time is it in Australia?
Australia is on AEST/AEDT (UTC+10/+11). Check the local time before calling; the safe business window is roughly 9am to 5pm local.
Sources
- ITU-T Recommendation E.164 — The international public telecommunication numbering plan — International Telecommunication UnionThe international number format, the 15-digit maximum, and how country codes and national numbers compose.
- ITU-T International Numbering Resources — International Telecommunication UnionThe assignment of country calling codes and the published national numbering plans they belong to.
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