How to Call
Australia from USA
Reach Australia (+61) from United States 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 Internationally
- 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.
4 Steps to Call Australia from USA
Calling internationally doesn't have to be complicated. Here is the exact dialing sequence.
Exit Code
Dial 011 to exit the US telephone system.
Country Code
Dial 61 to connect to Australia.
Area Code
Dial the 1-digit city code (drop the 0).
Number
Dial the 8-digit local subscriber number.
The "Drop the Zero" Rule
Australian area codes (like 02 for Sydney) and mobile prefixes (like 04) always start with '0'. When calling from the USA, you must remove this leading zero.
Australia Area Codes List
Find the correct area code for major Australian cities.
| City | State | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | New South Wales | 02 |
| Melbourne | Victoria | 03 |
| Brisbane | Queensland | 07 |
| Perth | Western Australia | 08 |
| Adelaide | South Australia | 08 |
| City | State | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Canberra | ACT | 02 |
| Hobart | Tasmania | 03 |
| Darwin | Northern Territory | 08 |
| Gold Coast | Queensland | 07 |
| Newcastle | New South Wales | 02 |
Time Difference Alert
Australia is 14 to 17 hours ahead of the USA.
Tip: The best time to call from the US is usually late afternoon or evening, which corresponds to the next morning in Australia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the exit code for USA?
The exit code for the USA is 011. You must dial this first for any international call made from a US landline or mobile carrier. If you use StartACall, you can simply use the + symbol.
How do I call Sydney from USA?
To call Sydney, dial 011 (exit code) + 61 (country code) + 2 (Sydney area code without the 0) + the 8-digit local number.
Do I need to dial 0 before the area code?
No. While Australian area codes are written with a leading zero (e.g., 02, 03, 04), you must drop this zero when calling from overseas.
Can I call Australian mobile phones?
Yes. Australian mobile numbers start with 04. To call them from the US, dial 011 + 61 + 4XX XXX XXX.
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