Australia Country Code (+61): Complete Guide to Calling Australia
Complete guide to Australia country code +61. Learn how to dial Australia from abroad, understand Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane area codes, mobile operators (Telstra, Optus, Vodafone), and save money on international calls.
Quick Facts: Australia Country Code
| Country Code | +61 |
| International Prefix | 0011 (from Australia) |
| Number Format | +61 X XXXX XXXX |
| Time Zones | 3 (AEST, ACST, AWST) |
| Major Carriers | Telstra, Optus, Vodafone |
How to Dial Australia
The Australia country code is +61. When calling from abroad, drop the leading 0 from the area code.
From the USA
Format: 011 + 61 + Area Code + Number
Example (Sydney): 011-61-2-XXXX-XXXX
From UK/Europe
Format: 00 + 61 + Area Code + Number
Example (Melbourne): 00-61-3-XXXX-XXXX
Major Australian Area Codes
| Region | Area Code |
|---|---|
| Sydney, NSW, ACT | 02 |
| Melbourne, VIC, Tasmania | 03 |
| Brisbane, QLD | 07 |
| Perth, WA, SA, NT | 08 |
| Mobile (All) | 04XX |
Mobile Operators in Australia
Australia has three major mobile network operators:
- Telstra (~42%): Largest network, best rural coverage, premium pricing
- Optus (~25%): Second largest, strong urban coverage, competitive pricing
- Vodafone AU (~17%): Third carrier, good metro coverage, unlimited plans
- MVNOs (~16%): Amaysim, Boost, Aldi Mobile, Woolworths Mobile
📱 Australian Mobile Format: All Australian mobile numbers start with 04 domestically (+61 4 internationally).
Cost to Call Australia
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| BubblyPhone | $0.01-0.02/min |
| Carrier (AT&T/Verizon) | $1.50-3.00/min |
| T-Mobile (Magenta) | $0.25/min or free |
| Skype | $0.023/min |
Time Zones
Australia spans 3 main time zones:
- AEST (UTC+10): Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
- ACST (UTC+9:30): Adelaide, Darwin
- AWST (UTC+8): Perth
Australia is 14-18 hours ahead of the US, depending on location and daylight saving.
Pro Tips for Calling Australia
- Drop the Zero: Domestically it's (02) 9XXX XXXX, internationally it's +61 2 9XXX XXXX
- All Mobiles Start with 4: Every Australian mobile is 04XX domestically (+61 4XX internationally)
- Check Daylight Saving: NSW, VIC, SA, TAS observe DST (Oct-Apr). QLD, WA, NT do not
- Best Time to Call: 6-8 PM EST = 9-11 AM next day Sydney
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