Australia country code, +61 explained.
Australia, spanning a vast continent in the Oceania region, is one of the world's most advanced economies with powerhouse industries in mining, finance, education, and agriculture, all centered around major hubs like Sydney, Melbourne, and the capital Canberra.
Full dial format
+61 XXX XXXXXXX
Australia
AU
2 Digit ISO
+61
Country Calling Code
AUS
3 Digit ISO
Capital
Canberra
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Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Weather · Canberra
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How To Call Australia: Country Code +61
Calling Australia from abroad is simple. Just follow these four steps to connect.
Know Your Exit Code
Every country has an exit code for international calls. In the US it is "011". Look yours up online — it takes seconds.
Dial Australia Country Code
Dial +61 right after your exit code. This is the country code for Australia.
Find the Area Code
Cities in Australia use different area codes. Find the one for the place you are calling.
Dial the Local Phone Number
Enter the 6–8 digit number of the person or business you want to reach.
Example
To call a friend in a Australiacity with the area code and local number, you'd dial (from the US): 011 · +61 · [area code] · [local number]
Or use +61 directly on mobile — no exit code needed.
Australia — Key Facts & Calling Guide
Everything you need before dialing Australia.
Country Details
- Country Code+61
- CapitalCanberra
- RegionOceania
- TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
- Numbering ZoneZone 6
- Code Length1–2 digits
How to Dial Australia
- 1Dial your exit code (e.g. 011 from the US, 00 from Europe).
- 2Add the country code: +61.
- 3Enter the area code, if the city requires one.
- 4Dial the local subscriber number.
Full Dial Format
Exit Code + 61 + Area + Number
Additional Tips
A few things to keep in mind before you dial Australia — from mobile prefixes to timing your call just right.
Mobile Phones
Drop the leading "0" in the area code and dial directly after +61 when reaching mobiles in Australia.
Cost
International calls to Australia can cost more than domestic ones — use Teloz VoIP for carrier-grade rates.
Time Differences
Australia runs on Australia/Sydney. It's currently --:-- there — call at a sensible local hour.
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