🇦🇺 Call Australia from USA
Call Australia from anywhere in the United States for just $0.04/min. Crystal clear VoIP quality, no contracts, and your credits never expire.
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US to Australia Dialing Format
011 + 61 + number
From any US phone
Or use +61 + number from your cell phone
Step-by-Step: Call Australia from USA
Follow these simple steps to dial Australia
Dial US Exit Code
011
This tells your carrier you're making an international call
Dial Country Code
61
Australia's international dialing code
Dial Local Number
XXXXXXXX
Include area code if applicable
Example: Dialing Australia from USA
To call a Australia number like 12345678
011-61-12345678
+6112345678
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| Service | Mobile Rate | Landline Rate | Connection Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
InternationalCall
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$0.04/min | $0.04/min | Free |
| AT&T | $2.00-3.00/min | $1.50-2.50/min | $0.50+ |
| Verizon | $1.79-2.99/min | $1.49-2.49/min | $0.49+ |
| T-Mobile | $1.50-2.50/min | $1.25-2.00/min | Varies |
Carrier rates are approximate and may vary. Check with your carrier for exact rates.
Australia Phone Number Details
What to know when dialing Australia from the US
| Country Code | +61 |
| Number Length | 9 digits |
| Mobile Prefixes | 4 |
| Trunk Prefix | 0 (omit when calling from US) |
| Emergency Number | 000 |
Important Dialing Note
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).
About Australia
Australia is a vast island continent and country in the Southern Hemisphere, with a population of over 26 million. The country is highly urbanized, with most residents living in coastal cities like Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth. Australia has significant immigrant communities from Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, making international calling a daily necessity for millions of residents and their overseas family members.
Capital
Canberra
Language
English
Timezone
UTC+10
Currency
AUD
Tips for Calling Australia from the US
Australia spans three time zones, so verify which city you're calling. Sydney and Melbourne are 15-16 hours ahead of US Eastern Time, making calling tricky. The best windows from the US East Coast are early morning (6-8 AM ET = 9-11 PM AEST) or late evening (8-10 PM ET = 11 AM-1 PM AEST next day). Perth is 2-3 hours behind Sydney.
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Calling Australia from USA FAQ
How do I call Australia from the USA?
From a US phone, dial 011 + 61 + local number. From a US cell phone, you can also dial +61 + local number using the + symbol (press and hold 0 on most phones).
How much does it cost to call Australia from USA?
With InternationalCall, calls to Australia from the USA cost $0.04/min for mobile and $0.04/min for landline. Major US carriers like AT&T and Verizon typically charge $1.50-3.00/min plus connection fees.
What is 011 when calling internationally from USA?
011 is the US international access code (also called exit code). You dial this before any international call from a US landline or phone. It tells the phone system you're making an international call. On cell phones, you can use + instead.
Do I need an international plan to call Australia?
No! With InternationalCall, you don't need to add any international plan to your US carrier. Simply use our service to call Australia at $0.04/min. You can call from any device with internet - phone, tablet, or computer.
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