Dialling Code for Australia
How to call Australia from abroad
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The international dialling code for Australia is +61. To call Australia from the UK, dial 00 then 61, followed by the local number. From the US or Canada, dial 011 then 61. On a mobile phone you can simply dial +61 directly.
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Australia calling details
| Country code | +61 |
|---|---|
| Internet domain | .au |
| Emergency number | 000 (or 112 from mobiles) |
| Time zone | UTC+10:00 — check the time before you call |
| Capital | Canberra |
Australia in context
- Australia covers 7,692,024 km², making it the 6th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 4 people per km² ranks 195th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- Australia has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 27,536,874 people, Australia holds about 83.8% of the population of Australia and New Zealand.
- That is roughly 56.6% of the Oceania total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Australia is a member state of the United Nations.
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Calling Australia — FAQ
What is the international dialling code for Australia?
The dialling code for Australia is +61.
How do I call Australia from the UK?
To call Australia from the UK, dial 00 61 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0).
How do I call Australia from the US?
To call Australia from the US, dial 011 61 followed by the local number.
Do other countries share the +61 dialling code?
No — +61 is used exclusively by Australia.
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