Christmas Island country code, +61 explained.
Christmas Island, an Australian territory nestled in the Indian Ocean south of Java, is best known for its remarkable natural environment — particularly the annual red crab migration — and its role as the site of a major immigration detention centre.
Full dial format
+61 XXX XXXXXXX
Christmas Island
CX
2 Digit ISO
+61
Country Calling Code
CXR
3 Digit ISO
Capital
Flying Fish Cove
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Saturday, July 18, 2026
Time Zone
Indian/Christmas
Weather · Flying Fish Cove
Humidity
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Wind
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How To Call Christmas Island: Country Code +61
Calling Christmas Island 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 Christmas Island Country Code
Dial +61 right after your exit code. This is the country code for Christmas Island.
Find the Area Code
Cities in Christmas Island 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 Christmas Islandcity 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.
Christmas Island — Key Facts & Calling Guide
Everything you need before dialing Christmas Island.
Country Details
- Country Code+61
- CapitalFlying Fish Cove
- RegionOceania
- TimezoneIndian/Christmas
- Numbering ZoneZone 6
- Code Length1–2 digits
How to Dial Christmas Island
- 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 Christmas Island — 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 Christmas Island.
Cost
International calls to Christmas Island can cost more than domestic ones — use Teloz VoIP for carrier-grade rates.
Time Differences
Christmas Island runs on Indian/Christmas. It's currently --:-- there — call at a sensible local hour.
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