What is Australia's country code?
The country code for Australia is +61.
Country codes are assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
How do I dial Australia?
- International format (recommended)
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+61 [local number]Example:
+61 412 345 678 - From a mobile phone
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Press and hold 0 or tap + to get the plus sign, then dial
+61followed by the local number. - From a landline
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Dial your country's international access code, then
61, then the local number.Common access codes: US/Canada: 011, UK: 00, Australia: 0011
Do I need to drop the leading zero?
Yes. When calling Australia from abroad, drop the leading 0 from the local number.
For example, if the local number is 0XX XXX XXXX, dial +61 XX XXX XXXX.
What time zone is Australia?
Australia spans 13 time zones:
- Australia/Lord_Howe
- Antarctica/Macquarie
- Australia/Hobart
- Australia/Melbourne
- Australia/Sydney
- Australia/Broken_Hill
- Australia/Brisbane
- Australia/Lindeman
- Australia/Adelaide
- Australia/Darwin
- Australia/Perth
- Australia/Eucla
- Asia/Tokyo
Not a good time to call
12:07 AM local time · Late night / early morning
Most people are sleeping.
How much does it cost to call Australia?
International calls to Australia vary dramatically by provider. Major US carriers charge $3.00/min or more, while VoIP services like DialHard start at $0.05/min.
| Provider | Rate/min | vs DialHard |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | $3.00 | 98% more |
| Verizon | $2.99 | 98% more |
| T-Mobile | $3.00 | 98% more |
| DialHard | $0.05 | Save ~98% |
Carrier rates are based on published international calling rates without plan add-ons. Your actual rate may vary.
Tips for calling Australia
Based on patterns from DialHard users and support data:
- Mobile numbers are expensive even within Australia. Landlines (02/03/07/08) are cheaper.
- Friday afternoons are dead zones for business calls - many Aussies leave early.
DialHard users made 73 calls to Australia last month.
Current rates to Australia
$0.05–$0.12/min
Rates vary by mobile vs landline. Billed per minute, rounded up.
Frequently asked questions
Is +61 a mobile or landline code?
+61 is the country code for all of Australia—both mobile and landline numbers use this code. The digits after the country code may indicate the number type, but this varies by country.
Why won't my call to Australia connect?
Common issues:
- Wrong format: Make sure you're using +61 (not 0061 or 61)
- Extra digits: Remove any trunk prefix (usually 0) from the start of the local number
- Missing digits: Ensure you have the complete local number after the country code
How do I save a Australia number in my contacts?
Always save international numbers in E.164 format: +61 followed by the local number (without the leading 0 if applicable). This format works worldwide.