How to Call Australia
From the UK
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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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