Oceania · Country code
Australia Country Code +61
+61 is the international calling code for Australia, which it shares with Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Most phone numbers there have 9 digits, written 0412 345 678 inside Australia and +61 412 345 678 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in Australia at a glance
- Country calling code
- +61
- International dialing prefix
- 0011 (or +)
- Trunk prefix (calls inside the country)
- 0
- Number length
- 9 digits (most numbers)
- Example mobile, from abroad
- +61 412 345 678
- Same number, inside the country
- 0412 345 678
- Time zones
- Australian Central Time (Australia/Adelaide)
- Australian Eastern Standard Time (Australia/Brisbane)
- Australian Central Western Standard Time (Australia/Eucla)
- Lord Howe Time (Australia/Lord_Howe)
- Australian Western Standard Time (Australia/Perth)
- Australian Eastern Time (Australia/Sydney)
- Capital
- Canberra
- Languages
- English
- Currency
- AUD
- ISO country code
- AU
How to call Australia
From another country
- Dial your country's exit code, or press + on a mobile.
- Dial the country code 61.
- Dial the number, leaving out its first 0.
+61 412 345 678
From inside Australia
Dial the number as it is written, starting with the trunk prefix 0. The country code is not needed.
0412 345 678
To call out of Australia, start with 0011 (or +).
Types of phone number in Australia
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline, mobile, toll-free, premium rate, pager, voip and shared cost numbers. Mobile numbers have 9 digits. What each line type means.
Networks with number ranges in Australia
These networks were first allocated number ranges in Australia, the ones with the most ranges first. Numbers can be moved between networks, so a number may no longer be with the network it started on.
- Telstra
- Optus
- Vodafone
- Lycamobile
- Pivotel Satellite
- MessageBird
- Rail Corporation NSW
- Soul Pattinson
- Aazad distribution discretionary trust
- Compatel Limited
- Dialogue Communications
- My Number
- Symbio Networks
- TravelSIM
- Victorian Rail Track
Look up a phone number from Australia
Enter any number with +61, or just its digits: it shows the line type, place, network, time zone and every format. Free and private.
Phone numbers in Australia: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Australia?
The country calling code for Australia is +61. Put it in front of the number when you call Australia from another country, and leave out the 0 that starts numbers inside Australia. +61 is shared with Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, so the digits after it tell them apart.
How do I call Australia from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 61, then the number without its leading 0. For example, 0412 345 678 inside Australia is dialled as +61 412 345 678 from abroad.
Do I dial the 0 at the start of a phone number in Australia?
Only when you call from inside Australia. The 0 is the trunk prefix, used for calls within the country. From abroad you leave it out: 0412 345 678 becomes +61 412 345 678.
How many digits does a phone number in Australia have?
Most phone numbers in Australia have 9 digits after the country code. Some special-service numbers (toll-free, premium-rate) are shorter or longer.
What is the international dialing prefix in Australia?
To call another country from Australia, dial 0011, then the country code you are calling, then the number. On a mobile phone you can press + instead of 0011.
Which mobile networks have phone numbers in Australia?
Number ranges in Australia were first allocated to networks including Telstra, Optus, Vodafone, Lycamobile, Pivotel Satellite and MessageBird. People can move their number to another network, so the one a number started on may not be the one it uses today.
What time zone is Australia in?
Australia spans Australian Central Time, Australian Eastern Standard Time, Australian Central Western Standard Time, Lord Howe Time, Australian Western Standard Time and Australian Eastern Time. A phone number carries no time information, so check the time there before you call.
Can I look up a phone number from Australia?
Yes. Enter any number with +61, or choose Australia as the country, in the free phone number lookup. It shows the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP, toll-free), the place and network it was issued to, its time zone and every format of the number.