🇦🇺 Australia Country Code
The country code for Australia is +61. Use this code when dialing Australia from abroad.
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+61
Australia Country Code
Australia Telephone System Details
Complete reference for Australia's phone infrastructure
Australia has a well-developed telecommunications infrastructure dominated by Telstra (the largest carrier), Optus (owned by Singtel), and Vodafone Australia. 4G LTE coverage reaches over 98% of the population, and 5G networks are rapidly expanding in major cities. Regional and rural areas are served by Telstra's extensive network, though coverage can be spotty in the vast outback interior.
| Country Code | +61 |
| International Prefix | 0011 (used when calling out of Australia) |
| Trunk Prefix | 0 (drop this when dialing from abroad) |
| Number Length | 9 digits (excluding country code) |
| Mobile Prefixes | 4 |
| Emergency Number | 000 |
Special Dialing Rules
Drop the leading 0 from Australian numbers when calling internationally. Australian mobile numbers start with 04 locally — dial +61-4XX-XXX-XXX from abroad. Landline numbers include a 1-digit area code (2 for NSW/ACT, 3 for VIC/TAS, 7 for QLD, 8 for SA/WA/NT).
How to Dial Australia
Use +61 when calling Australia from abroad
From United States
011 + 61 + number
011 is the US exit code
From United Kingdom
00 + 61 + number
00 is the UK exit code
From Mobile
+61 + number
+ works from any country
Example: Calling Australia
To call a Australia number like 12345678
011-61-12345678
00-61-12345678
+6112345678
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Australia Country Code FAQ
What is the country code for Australia?
The country code for Australia is +61. Use this code when dialing Australia from any other country.
How do I call Australia from the US?
From a US phone, dial 011 + 61 + local number. The 011 is the US international access code.
What does the + mean in +61?
The + symbol represents the international access code. On mobile phones, you can dial + directly. On landlines, replace + with your country's exit code (011 for US, 00 for UK).
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