Australia Country Code +61
The country code for Australia is +61. Learn how to dial Australia numbers, area codes for major cities, and more. Call Australia free with SparrowCall.
Country Calling Code
Quick Reference: Australia
Country Code
+61
ISO Codes
AU / AUS
Continent
Oceania
Capital
Canberra
Local Time Now
AWST/ACST/AEST
Currency
Australian Dollar
Population
26 million
Languages
English (official)
SparrowCall Rate
$0.02/min
How to Call Australia
Dialing Instructions
From US:
011 + 61 + area code + local number
Example: 011-61-2-XXXX-XXXX (Sydney)
From UK:
00 + 61 + area code + local number
Example: 00-61-2-XXXX-XXXX
From Canada:
011 + 61 + area code + local number
Example: 011-61-2-XXXX-XXXX
Number Formats
Mobile Number Format:
+61 4XX XXX XXX (9 digits)
Landline Number Format:
+61 X XXXX XXXX (9 digits)
Number Length:
9 digits after country code
Dialing Tips for Australia
Australian mobile numbers always start with 4 after the country code
Area codes: 2=NSW/ACT, 3=VIC/TAS, 7=QLD, 8=WA/SA/NT
Drop the leading 0 when dialing internationally (02 becomes +61 2)
Australia has 3 time zones - check which one you're calling
Australia Area Codes
Major city codes for Australia
| City | Area Code |
|---|---|
| Sydney | +61 2 |
| Melbourne | +61 3 |
| Brisbane | +61 7 |
| Perth | +61 8 |
| Adelaide | +61 8 |
| Canberra | +61 2 |
| Hobart | +61 3 |
| Darwin | +61 8 |
| Gold Coast | +61 7 |
| Newcastle | +61 2 |
Australia Mobile Carriers & Prefixes
Identify which carrier a mobile number belongs to
Telstra
+61 400-429, 438-449, 457-459, 467-469, 477-479, 487-499
Optus
+61 430-437, 450-456, 478-486
Vodafone
+61 406-409, 460-466, 470-476
Toll-Free Prefix: 1800
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About Australia
Australia, the world's largest island and smallest continent, is known for its unique wildlife, stunning beaches, and diverse landscapes from the Outback to the Great Barrier Reef. With a multicultural population, Australia maintains strong connections with communities worldwide.
Emergency Number: 000
Frequently Asked Questions about Calling Australia
The country code for Australia is +61. This code is used for all international calls to Australian landlines and mobile phones.
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