How to Call Australia from Anywhere in the World: Full Guide

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Learn how to dial a friend, family, or business in Australia

Co-authored by Amanda Boyce and Hannah Dillon

Last Updated: September 14, 2025 Fact Checked

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Making the Call

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Using Alternative Calling Methods

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Exit Codes for Other Countries

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Placing a phone call to Australia from anywhere in the world is quick and easy. Prior to making your phone call, you will need to check the time in Australia and obtain your international exit code, Australia's country code (61), the local area/city code, and the local phone number. Make the call from your home phone or mobile, or consider using an alternative communication option to reduce the cost of the call.

Calling Australia From Anywhere

Dial the exit code of your country.
Dial the entry code for Australia (61).
Enter the area code for the Australian city you are calling, but leave out the leading #
Dial the 8-digit Australian number.

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Making the Call

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Dial your county's exit code. This number allows you to connect your call to a different country. It is also known as the "international direct dial code" or "international access code". Each country has a different code, so you will need to find the one specific to your country.
- To find the exit code for your country, you can search online or check out the list we have below.
- If you're on a cell phone, you can dial + instead of your country's exit code.
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Enter 61, which is Australia's country code. This code allows you to connect your call from your home country to Australia. Dial Australia's country code (61) after dialing your country's exit code.^{[1]
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- At this point, your number will be your country's exit code, followed by 61. For example, if you are in the US, this would be 001-61.
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Add the relevant Australian area/city code. This code is 1-2 digits long and will direct your call geographically in Australia. If you conduct an online search for the city you are calling, followed by "Australia area code", you will find it easily. If you're calling a mobile, you'll dial "4."
- Australia area code examples include:
  - Sydney and Gold Coast: 2
  - Melbourne and Tasmania: 3
  - Mobile phones: 4
  - Brisbane: 7
- If the phone number has 1-2 digits in brackets/parentheses at the beginning of the number, this is most likely the area code. For example: (02) 555-55555.
  - Do not type in the leading "0" when calling from overseas! The leading "0" is only used when calling within Australia from an Australian mobile or landline to call someone in a different geographic area within Australia.
- If you're calling a landline in Sydney from the US, your number should now look like 001-61-4.
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Dial the 8-digit local phone number. This is the local phone number of the person, business, or mobile phone that you are contacting in Australia. If you don't know the number, ask for it via email or social media, or search for it online if you're calling a business.
- If you're calling a landline in Sydney from the US, the final number should look something like 001-61-4-55555555.
- If you're calling on a landline, the phone will start to dial as soon as you finish punching in the local number. If you're on a cell phone, you'll need to tap the call button to initiate the call.

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Using Alternative Calling Methods

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Talk via an online video messaging app if you have a strong Internet connection. If you are calling a friend or family member, see if they are willing to video chat with you instead. There are many applications that offer this service at no cost to you. In order for the call to connect, both you and your friend will need to have the application installed on your mobile phone or computer and add each other as a contact. Press the person's name in the app to start the call.^{[2]
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- Popular video messaging apps include FaceTime, Snapchat, and Facebook Messenger.
- It is important that both you and the receiver have good Internet connections; otherwise, the call will cut out.
- This isn't a good option if you are trying to call a business or organization. Place a regular phone call instead.
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Place the call via an online audio messaging app if you want to talk for free. Audio calling uses the same technology as video messaging, but the camera is disabled. This option works well if your Internet isn't fast enough to load the visual connection when you make video calls. Both you and the receiver will need to install the same audio messaging app for the call to connect. Add your friend as a contact and then press the person's name in the app to connect the call.^{[3]
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- Viber and Facebook Messenger are popular audio calling apps. Download your chosen app onto your phone or computer.
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Make the call with a VoIP provider to reduce the charges of the call. Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) apps allow you to call overseas for a cheaper price than many phone companies (and often for free). Unlike video and audio messaging apps, VoIP allows you to place your call to a landline or mobile number.^{[4]
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- Google Voice is a popular VoIP that is also free to use, and it can be downloaded onto your phone or computer.
- Dial the full phone number, including all the codes, when making the call with a VoIP provider.

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Exit Codes for Other Countries

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Exit codes vary by country. We've made a list of all of the exit codes used around the world, but this list is not exhaustive. To make sure you have the right exit code, check Google or your favorite search engine.^{[5]
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- 011 is the exit code for the United States, Canada, a number of US territories, and a number of Caribbean islands.
- 00 is the exit code for almost all of Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and South America, as well as some Asian countries.
  - Some countries, such as South Korea, Colombia, Brazil, Israel, Finland, and Indonesia use 00 but also allow or require extra digits to specify your carrier.
- 0011 is the exit code for Australia. No other countries are currently using 0011 as an exit code.
- 010 is the exit code for Japan, and it's the only country that currently uses this code.
- 001 is used by Guyana, Hong Kong, Mongolia, Thailand, and Cambodia.
- 002 is used by Taiwan.
- 0 is used by Samoa and Turks and Caicos.
- 000 is used by Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Singapore.
- 009 is only used by Nigeria.
- 1XX0 is used in Chile, where the "XX" changes depending on your phone carrier.
- 19XX is the exit code for Peru, where the "XX" is replaced by a specific carrier code.
- 810 is the exit code for a number of countries in east Europe: Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.
- 99 is the exit code for North Korea.

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How Do You Call Australia from Another Country?

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Yes. Just dial your country’s exit number, followed by the country code for Australia (61), then dial in the number you want to call, starting with the area code. You might want to check with your cell phone provider to determine what kind of coverage you have for international calls.

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Dial 00-61, followed by the area code and land line number, or by a 9-digit cell phone number with no area code.

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The easiest way to call Australia for free is with a VOIP provider or audio messaging app, such as Skype, FaceTime, Google Hangouts, or Facebook Messenger. Make sure the person in Australia has access to the same app or service so you can connect for free!

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Check the local time before you place your call to avoid accidentally calling your contact in the middle of the night. Australia has three standard time zones: Australian Western Standard Time (AWST), Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) and Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). These time zones are respectively 13-15 hours ahead of United States Eastern Standard Time (EST).^{[6]
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