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Australia country code: +61

To call Australia from abroad, dial +61 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.

How to dial Australia

  1. 1. Start with +61. On a mobile, hold 0 for +. On a landline, dial your exit code first (00 in most countries, 011 from the US and Canada).
  2. 2. Adjust the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
  3. 3. Dial the rest. Or skip the formatting: pick Australiain Kitaphone's dialer and it adds +61 for you.

Dialing examples

Mobile
0412 345 678 → +61 412 345 678
Landline
Dial the area code without its leading 0, then the number.

Australia at a glance

Country code
+61
Main language
English
Time zone
UTC+8 to UTC+11 in January, UTC+8 to UTC+10:30 in July
Kitaphone rate
$0.04/min landline · $0.11/min mobile
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Questions about calling Australia

What is the country code for Australia?
+61. From outside Australia, dial +61 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
How do I dial a mobile number in Australia from abroad?
Write it in international form: 0412 345 678 becomes +61 412 345 678.
Do I drop the leading 0 when calling Australia?
Yes. Numbers in Australia are written locally with a leading 0, which you leave out after +61.
What time zone is Australia in?
UTC+8 to UTC+11 in January, UTC+8 to UTC+10:30 in July. Check the local time before you call.
What language is spoken in Australia?
The main language is English.
How much does it cost to call Australia?
$0.04 per minute to landlines and $0.11 per minute to mobiles, billed in whole minutes from prepaid credit. No subscription and no connection fee.
Does the person in Australia need an app?
No. Kitaphone calls the ordinary phone network, so the call arrives on their normal mobile or landline. They need no app, no account and no internet connection.

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