🇬🇧 ➔ 🇦🇺UK to Australia Calling Guide

How to Call Australia
From the UK

Reach Australia (+61) from United Kingdom straight in your browser. Outbound calls need no phone number, and you only add one when you also want to receive calls.

Product facts

  • Outbound: No dedicated number required.
  • Inbound: Requires US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $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 to $5/month).
  • No apps needed: Works entirely in Chrome, Safari, Edge, or Firefox.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step-by-Step: Calling from UK

Follow this simple sequence to connect to any Australian number from the United Kingdom.

01

Dial 00

The UK exit code to dial out internationally.

02

Dial 61

The country code for Australia.

03

Area Code

Remove the leading '0'. (e.g., Sydney is 2, not 02).

04

Number

Dial the remaining 8-digit local number.

Real World Examples

Calling a Sydney Landline
00 61 2 1234 5678

Note: The '0' from '02' is dropped.

Calling an Australian Mobile
00 61 412 345 678

Mobiles start with 04, but you dial just 4.

Australian Area Codes

Remember to drop the leading '0' when dialing from the UK.

City / RegionStateDialing Code
SydneyNSW/ACT022
MelbourneVictoria/Tasmania033
BrisbaneQueensland077
PerthWestern Australia088
AdelaideSouth Australia088
CanberraACT022
HobartTasmania033
DarwinNorthern Territory088
Gold CoastQueensland077
NewcastleNSW022

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.

Perth (WA)
+8 Hours
vs UK GMT
Sydney (NSW)
+11 Hours
During AU Summer
Best Time to Call
7am - 10am UK
Equals evening in AU

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Calling Australia from United Kingdom: what to know

Australia answers on the country code +61, with the capital in Canberra and most business concentrated around Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. The working language for business is English, and local offices generally keep hours of 9:00 to 17:00 in each state's local time. Lunch is short (30 min) compared to southern-European norms.

From United Kingdom the outbound access code is 00, so a manual dial reads 00 then +61 then the local number. StartACall removes that step: the call goes through your browser, so there is nothing to install and no SIM card to swap when you travel between United Kingdom and Australia.

Most mobiles in Australia sit on operators such as Telstra, Optus, TPG/Vodafone. Australian mobiles are 10 digits starting with 04; landlines have 2-digit state codes (02 NSW, 03 VIC, 07 QLD, 08 WA/SA/NT).

Australia runs on UTC plus 10, and it shifts for daylight saving, so confirm the current difference before an early or late call.

How to dial Australia from United Kingdom

  1. 1
    Dial the exit code 00

    00 is the international access code used when dialing out of United Kingdom. On a mobile you can press and hold 0 to enter the plus sign instead.

  2. 2
    Enter the country code +61

    +61 routes the call to Australia.

  3. 3
    Add the local number

    Dial the destination number without its leading 0. For Sydney that means including the area code 02.

Best time to call Australia

The destination is 10 hours ahead of you.

United Kingdom clock (UTC)
Early or late
Australia clock (UTC plus 10)
09:00 to 17:00

The two working days barely overlap. Aim for the very start or end of your day to reach someone in Australia during business hours.

Rates to Australia (+61)

Pay as you go, billed per minute with no connection surprises. A sample 10 minute call is shown for each line type.

Line typePer minute10 minute call
Mobile$0.2290$2.29
Landline$0.0796$0.80

Rates as of 2026-06-06, in US dollars, and subject to change. The exact rate is always confirmed in the dialer before you connect.

Frequently asked questions

How do I call Australia from United Kingdom?+

Dial 00 then +61 followed by the local number without its leading 0. From a browser on StartACall you simply enter the number and press call, with no exit code to remember.

What is the country code for Australia?+

The country code for Australia is +61. Sydney uses the area code 02.

What is the best time to call Australia?+

The destination is 10 hours ahead of you. The working days barely overlap, so aim for early morning or late evening on your side to reach a person during business hours.

Do I need to install an app to call Australia?+

No. StartACall runs in your browser on Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox, so you can place the call without downloading anything or buying a phone number for outbound calls.

Can I receive calls as well?+

Outbound calls need no number. To receive inbound calls you add a US or Canada digital number, billed monthly, and answer it in the same browser tab.

Last reviewed June 2026Reviewed by the StartACall calling teamDialing rules cross checked against ITU international dialing procedures
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