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Country Code +61

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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.

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Country deep dive

From United Kingdom to Australia

Practical reference covering the destination country's dial code, time zone, mobile carriers, city area codes, business etiquette, and any regulatory rules that affect inbound calls. The information below is specific to this route β€” different country pairs surface different operational details.

Calling Australia (+61)

Australia sits in AEST (UTC+10), ACST (UTC+9:30), AWST (UTC+8). DST in NSW, VIC, TAS, SA, ACT only.. The country dial code is +61 and the official language for business is English. Local business hours run roughly 9:00–17:00 in each state's local time. Lunch is short (30 min) compared to southern-European norms..

Major cities & area codes

  • Perth Β· 08
  • Adelaide Β· 08
  • Sydney Β· 02
  • Melbourne Β· 03

Mobile carriers in Australia

  • Optus Β· 04xx mobiles
  • TPG/Vodafone Β· 04xx mobiles
  • Telstra Β· 04xx mobiles β€” Best regional coverage

What to know when calling Australia

  • β€’Perth (WA) is 3 hours behind Sydney during eastern DST β€” internal Australian scheduling already accounts for this.
  • β€’Australian mobiles are 10 digits starting with 04; landlines have 2-digit state codes (02 NSW, 03 VIC, 07 QLD, 08 WA/SA/NT).

Calling from United Kingdom

From United Kingdom (GMT (UTC+0) / BST (UTC+1, last Sunday of March to last Sunday of October).) the local business window is 9:00–17:30 typical. Pub-and-lunch culture clusters meetings 10:00–12:30 and 14:00–16:30.. Most outbound callers reach a live answer most easily mid-morning local time, before lunch, and again in the late afternoon.

  • β€’070 numbers look like UK mobiles but are 'personal numbers' that can cost the caller Β£0.50/minute or more β€” they're not real mobile lines.
  • β€’0800/0808 are freephone from UK landlines and (since 2015) from UK mobiles too. 03 numbers cost the same as 01/02 calls β€” used by NHS, banks, government.
Operational facts above are sourced from regulator publications and carrier disclosures; specific rates and routing are confirmed in the live dialer.
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