🇦🇺UK to Australia Calling Guide

Call Australia
Country Code +61

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

  • Outbound: No dedicated number required.
  • Inbound: Requires US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
  • No apps: Works in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.
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How to Call Australia from the UK

Simple steps for international dialing to Australia from the UK or from within the browser using StartACall.

1

UK Exit Code

Dial 00 or use + on mobile and VoIP. Using + is easiest when calling from a browser.

2

Australia Code (+61)

Dial +61 to reach Australia from the UK.

3

Drop the Leading Zero

Remove the initial zero from the area or mobile code. For example 02 becomes 2 and 0412 becomes 412. Then dial the rest of the number.

Dialing Examples

International dialing to Australia only needs the country code, the area or mobile code without its leading zero, and the subscriber number.

Landline (Sydney)
+61 2 9123 4567
Mobile (Melbourne)
+61 412 345 678
Domestic format: 0412 345 678. Drop the 0 for international calls.

Australia Area Codes

Common area codes and regions. Remember to drop the leading zero when dialing internationally.

CityRegionArea Code
SydneyNew South Wales / ACT02
MelbourneVictoria / Tasmania03
BrisbaneQueensland07
PerthWestern Australia08
AdelaideSouth Australia08
CityRegionArea Code
CanberraAustralian Capital Territory02
HobartTasmania03
DarwinNorthern Territory08
Gold CoastQueensland07
Mobile Numbers

Mobile Number Format

How Australian mobile numbers look and how to dial them from abroad.

The Leading 4

Australian mobile numbers start with 04 domestically. When calling internationally remove the 0 and use +61 followed by 4 and the remaining digits.

+61 4 1234 5678

No Domestic Carrier Codes

You do not need any extra carrier selection codes when dialing from the UK. Just use +61 and the number without the leading zero.

Just dial +61

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the country code for Australia?

The country calling code for Australia is +61. Use this after the UK exit code or the + symbol.

Do I need to remove the leading zero?

Yes. When calling from the UK or from a browser, drop the initial 0 from the area or mobile code. For example 02 becomes 2 and 0412 becomes 412.

Do I need to download an app?

No. StartACall works directly in your web browser. Log in and start calling from Chrome, Safari or Firefox without installing software.

Can I call both mobiles and landlines in Australia?

Yes. StartACall supports calls to Australian mobiles and fixed lines, and you can purchase local virtual numbers for inbound calls.

Can StartACall help during calls with real-time assistance?

Yes. We offer for real-time transcription and suggested responses, and for autonomous call handling.

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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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