About calling Australia
UTC+8 to UTC+11
Current time:
Call Australia with Hyallo and bridge the distance to the land down under — large British, Chinese, Indian, and Filipino communities in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, along with international students and business travelers, depend on affordable calls to stay connected.
How to call Australia
Australia uses a single-digit area code after +61 (drop the leading 0 from the local number) — codes group by region, not city.
- ·+61 2 for Sydney / Canberra / NSW / ACT
- ·+61 3 for Melbourne / Victoria / Tasmania
- ·+61 7 for Brisbane / Gold Coast / Queensland
- ·+61 8 for Perth / Adelaide / WA / SA / NT
Mobile numbers start with 4 (e.g. +61 4XX XXX XXX after dropping the 0).
Australian mobile numbers start with 04 and are 10 digits. Drop the leading 0 when dialing internationally, so 0412 becomes +61 412 XXX XXX. Sydney's landline code is 2, dialed as +61 2 XXXX XXXX.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to call Australia?
Calls to Australia start at just $0.04 per minute. You only pay for the time you actually talk, with no hidden fees or monthly charges.
What is the country code for Australia?
The country code for Australia is +61. Always include this when dialing from another country.
Is the first call to Australia really free?
Absolutely! Sign up for free and make your first 1-minute call to Australia at no cost. No credit card required. After that, calls start at just $0.04/min.
Other Oceania Destinations
Ready to Call Australia?
Create your free account and start calling in less than 2 minutes.