How to Call Australia
From the UK
Make seamless calls to australia from uk directly from your browser. Outbound calls don’t require a dedicated number. To receive inbound calls, secure a unique US/Canada digital number ($2.14–$5/month).
Product facts
- Outbound: No dedicated number required.
- Inbound: Requires US/Canada digital number ($2.14–$5/month).
- No apps: Works in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.
Product facts: Calling Australia
- Outbound calling: Place calls worldwide without purchasing a dedicated number.
- Inbound calling: To receive calls, a unique US or Canada digital number is required ($2.14–$5/month).
- No apps needed: Works entirely in Chrome, Safari, Edge, or Firefox.
Step-by-Step: Calling from UK
Follow this simple sequence to connect to any Australian number from the United Kingdom.
Dial 00
The UK exit code to dial out internationally.
Dial 61
The country code for Australia.
Area Code
Remove the leading '0'. (e.g., Sydney is 2, not 02).
Number
Dial the remaining 8-digit local number.
Real World Examples
Note: The '0' from '02' is dropped.
Mobiles start with 04, but you dial just 4.
Australian Area Codes
Remember to drop the leading '0' when dialing from the UK.
| City / Region | State | Dialing Code |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | NSW/ACT | 022 |
| Melbourne | Victoria/Tasmania | 033 |
| Brisbane | Queensland | 077 |
| Perth | Western Australia | 088 |
| Adelaide | South Australia | 088 |
| Canberra | ACT | 022 |
| Hobart | Tasmania | 033 |
| Darwin | Northern Territory | 088 |
| Gold Coast | Queensland | 077 |
| Newcastle | NSW | 022 |
Mind the Time Difference!
Australia is significantly ahead of the UK (usually 8 to 11 hours). When it's 9:00 AM in London, it's likely evening or night in Australia.
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