Country calling codes · zone 6: Southeast Asia & Oceania
Australia Country Code
+61
The country code for Australia is +61. To call Australia from abroad, dial your international exit code, then 61, then the local number without its leading zero.
+61
International calling code
.au
Internet domain
AU / AUS
ISO country codes
UTC+11
Time zone (Canberra)
How to call Australia from abroad
From a mobile phone
+ 61 123 456 789
Works from any country: hold 0 for “+”.
From the US or Canada
011 61 123 456 789
011 is the North American exit code.
From the UK, EU and most countries
00 61 123 456 789
00 is the most common exit code.
From Australia
0011 61 123 456 789
Australia uses 0011 as its exit code.
Drop the leading 0 of the local number (the trunk prefix) when you dial from abroad. The example number 123 456 789 is illustrative.
Other countries using +61
Christmas Island — +61
Cocos (Keeling) Islands — +61Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Australia?
The international calling code for Australia is +61.
How do I call Australia from the United States?
Dial 011 61 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0). From a mobile phone you can simply dial +61 and the number.
How do I call Australia from the UK or Europe?
Dial 00 61 and the local number without its leading 0 — or +61 from a mobile.
Which other countries use +61?
Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands share the +61 code.
What is the internet domain of Australia?
The country-code top-level domain is .au.
What time is it in Australia?
Australia (Canberra) is on UTC+11, with daylight saving time in summer — check the local time before you call.