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How do I make an international call from Australia?

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Isabella Ramos

Updated on February 25, 2026

How to make an international call from Australia.

  1. Enter the exit code. The Australian exit code is 0011 or you could use + on a mobile.
  2. Enter the country code. Check out the country codes on our international call rates support page.
  3. Enter the phone number. Enter the phone number including the area code.

How do I call the UK from Australia?

calling the UK from an Australian landline

  1. Enter the Australian exit code (0011)
  2. Enter the UK country code (44)
  3. Enter the UK area code.
  4. Enter the UK local number with the UK area code included if is a landline.

Is 0011 the international dialing code?

0011 is the international prefix used to dial somewhere outside of Australia. 44 is the international code used to dial to United Kingdom.

What does +61 replace?

Mobile phone numbers begin with 04 and apply Australia-wide. Dial the international access code, Australia’s country code of 61, the area code minus the leading zero, then the remainder of the number. Dial the international access code, Australia’s country code of 61, then the full number minus the leading zero.

What does +61 replace in AUS phone number?

The Australian country code is 61. When calling from outside Australia, leave out the leading ‘0’ from the STD area code or from the mobile telephone number. The outgoing IDD access code from within Australia is 0011.

Does the +61 replace the 04?

To call a mobile phone from Australia, you must dial the country code, followed by 04 and the mobile phone number. When calling from outside Australia, leave off the “0” in the area code. For example, if calling a mobile phone from outside Australia, you would dial +61 4 and the 8-digit mobile number.

How to call Australia from the US?

Locate Code of City Where You’re Calling. Australian cities have individual codes. Without this code,your call will not reach its Australian destination.

  • Dial US Exit Code. Dialing the exit code is something American callers use for every international call,including Australia.
  • Use the Australian Country Code. After you dial 011,the next step is to dial Australia’s country code,61.
  • Disregard the Zero. A zero is always in front of the phone number for domestic Australian calls.
  • Dial the Phone Number. Once you have input the exit code and the country code,it’s time to dial the actual phone number.
  • What is the calling code for Australia?

    The Australia country code 61 will allow you to call Australia from another country. Australia telephone code 61 is dialed after the IDD. Australia international dialing 61 is followed by an area code.

    How can I dial to Australia?

    Dial the number. From here, you will dial the number you wish to reach. Include the city code first, and then dial the number. In Australia, phone numbers are 9 digits. To review, say you’re calling Sydney. To make a call to a landline phone, you would dial 011-61, then 2, followed by the 9 digit phone number.

    What is the telephone country code for Australia?

    The country code for Australia is +61. This country code, along with the area code, is required to call a telephone number in Australia from another country.