Australia country code
+61 is the country code of Australia. From the US, dial 011 61 412 345 678; from a mobile phone, dial +61 412 345 678.
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How to dial Australia
Dial the exit code of the country you are calling from, then 61 without the plus sign, then the local number. Exit codes from ten large calling countries:
The example is a mobile number in Australia, written locally as 0412 345 678. Leave out the leading 0 when you dial it with the country code.
Time in Australia and the best time to call
Australia is on UTC+11 (Sydney time). Compared with New York its clock is +16 h, with London +11 h and with Dubai +7 h (today's offsets, daylight saving included).
Australia changes its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset moves between UTC+10 and UTC+11 during the year.
Australia spans several time zones, listed below. The line above uses the main one.
Business hours in Australia run 09:00–18:00 local time on working days. On other clocks that is:
The weekend in Australia is Saturday and Sunday.
How numbers in Australia are built
A number in Australia is the country code +61 followed by a national number of 9 digits. The trunk prefix, where there is one, is dropped after the code.
Written locally as 0412 345 678, an example mobile number in Australia is dialed as +61 412 345 678 from abroad.
To call out of Australia, dial 0011, then the other country's code and number. On a mobile phone you can type + instead of 0011.
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A call or message from +61 you don't recognize
The country code shows which country's numbering plan a number is registered in. It doesn't show who is calling, and caller IDs can be spoofed, so a +61 number isn't proof that the person is in Australia.
- Don't call back an unfamiliar international number, especially after a single ring. A missed call that tempts you to return it is a known callback trap, and a call to a premium-rate number can cost far more than a normal one.
- Never share verification codes, passwords or card details with someone who contacts you unprompted, whichever country the number appears to be from.
- If calls or messages keep coming, block the number and report it through your mobile carrier.
- Most calls from Australia are ordinary calls from family, friends, colleagues and businesses. If you are expecting one, save the number once the person has confirmed it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Australia?
The country code for Australia is +61. From abroad, dial your exit code (00 from most countries, 011 from the US and Canada), then +61 without the plus sign, then the local number. Written locally as 0412 345 678, an example mobile number in Australia is dialed as +61 412 345 678 from abroad.
What's the exit code to dial Australia from a mobile?
On a mobile phone you can skip exit codes altogether: type +61 and then the local number. From a landline, dial 011 from the US or Canada, 00 from the UK and most of Europe, or your own country's exit code first.
Do I need to drop the leading 0 when dialing Australia?
Yes. Leave out the leading 0 after the country code: dial +61, then the rest of the number.
What time is it in Australia, and when is a good time to call?
Australia is on UTC+11. Business hours there (09:00–18:00) are 22:00–07:00 UTC, 17:00–02:00 in New York and 22:00–07:00 in London.
How many digits is a phone number in Australia?
A number in Australia has 9 digits after the country code +61, not counting a leading trunk digit.
How much does it cost to call Australia?
With QuikRing a call to Australia costs $0.13/min to a mobile and $0.06/min to a landline, charged per started minute. You call from your browser, so there is no SIM card, roaming plan or app to set up.
Who is calling me from +61?
The code shows which country's numbering plan a number belongs to, not who is calling, and caller IDs can be spoofed. Don't call back an unknown number, block it if it keeps calling, and report it through your mobile carrier.