Australia Dialing Code (+61)
The country calling code for Australia is +61. Type a local number below to get its international form, and see how to dial Australia from anywhere.
Type a local Australia phone number to see its international form.
Note Australia's exit code is 0011. Drop the leading 0 of the area code from abroad: +61 2 1234 5678.
How to dial Australia
The + in +61 stands for your local exit code (011 in the US and Canada, 00 across most of Europe, 0011 in Australia itself). Any GSM mobile lets you dial the + directly.
Australia dialing reference
| Country calling code | +61 |
| ISO country code | AU |
| Region | Asia-Pacific |
| Trunk prefix | 0 |
| Exit / IDD code (from Australia) | 0011 |
| Example number | (02) 1234 5678 |
| International format | +61 212345678 |
Calling Australia step by step
- 01 Start with your exit code — 011 in the US and Canada, 00 in the UK and Europe, or + on any mobile.
- 02 Dial the Australia country code 61.
- 03 Add the local number without its leading 0 trunk prefix — e.g. 212345678.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Australia?
The country calling code for Australia is +61 (ISO code AU). You dial it after your own country's exit code — or type + on a mobile — before the local number.
How do I call Australia from the US?
From the United States, dial 011 (the US exit code), then 61 (the Australia country code), then the local number without its trunk prefix. For example: 011 61 212345678.
How do I call Australia from the UK or Europe?
From the UK and most of Europe, dial 00 (the exit code), then 61, then the local number. For example: 00 61 212345678. On any mobile you can dial +61 212345678 instead.
What is the format of a Australia phone number?
A typical Australia number looks like (02) 1234 5678. Australia's exit code is 0011. Drop the leading 0 of the area code from abroad: +61 2 1234 5678.