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Christmas Island Country Code +61
+61 is the international calling code for Christmas Island, which it shares with Australia and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Most phone numbers there have 9 digits, written 0412 345 678 inside Christmas Island and +61 412 345 678 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its area codes, networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in Christmas Island 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 zone
- Christmas Island Time (Indian/Christmas)
- Capital
- Flying Fish Cove
- Languages
- English
- Currency
- AUD
- ISO country code
- CX
How to call Christmas Island
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 Christmas Island
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 Christmas Island, start with 0011 (or +).
Types of phone number in Christmas Island
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline, mobile, toll-free, premium rate, voip and shared cost numbers. Mobile numbers have 9 digits. What each line type means.
Area codes in Christmas Island
All 11 area codes of Christmas Island, with where each is and how to dial it. Inside Christmas Island the area code is dialled with the 0 in front; from abroad, leave it out.
| Dial inside | From abroad | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 089164 | +61 89164 | Christmas Island |
| 0851001 | +61 851001 | Christmas Island |
| 0851030 | +61 851030 | Christmas Island |
| 0851059 | +61 851059 | Christmas Island |
| 0851088 | +61 851088 | Christmas Island |
| 0851117 | +61 851117 | Christmas Island |
| 0851146 | +61 851146 | Christmas Island |
| 0851175 | +61 851175 | Christmas Island |
| 0851222 | +61 851222 | Christmas Island |
| 0851235 | +61 851235 | Christmas Island |
| 0891958 | +61 891958 | Christmas Island |
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Phone numbers in Christmas Island: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Christmas Island?
The country calling code for Christmas Island is +61. Put it in front of the number when you call Christmas Island from another country, and leave out the 0 that starts numbers inside Christmas Island. +61 is shared with Australia and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, so the digits after it tell them apart.
How do I call Christmas Island 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 Christmas Island is dialled as +61 412 345 678 from abroad.
Do I dial the 0 at the start of a phone number in Christmas Island?
Only when you call from inside Christmas Island. 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 Christmas Island have?
Most phone numbers in Christmas Island 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 Christmas Island?
To call another country from Christmas Island, dial 0011, then the country code you are calling, then the number. On a mobile phone you can press + instead of 0011.
What are the area codes in Christmas Island?
Christmas Island has 11 area codes, each pointing at a city or region. Examples: 089164 for Christmas Island, 0851001 for Christmas Island, 0851030 for Christmas Island and 0851059 for Christmas Island.
What time zone is Christmas Island in?
Christmas Island is on Christmas Island Time. A phone number carries no time information, so check the time there before you call.
Can I look up a phone number from Christmas Island?
Yes. Enter any number with +61, or choose Christmas Island 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.