Country Code +61

Australia uses the international dialing code +61

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Which Country Has Code +61?

Australia flag Australia uses the international dialing code +61.

Note: Multiple countries/territories share the dialing code +61:

How to Call a +61 Number from the US

Numbers in Australia have 9 digits after +61. At home they are written with a leading 0; leave it out after +61 or 011 61.

Number From a US landline From a mobile
Mobile
starts with 04		 011 61 41X XXX XXX +61 41X XXX XXX
Landline
starts with 02, 03, 070–075, 077–079 or 085–089		 011 61 2 XXXX XXXX +61 2 XXXX XXXX
Toll-free
starts with 18		 011 61 1800 XXX XXX +61 1800 XXX XXX

X stands for any digit. Toll-free numbers often can't be reached from abroad. Full list of number types: Australia phone number format.

Got a Call From +61?

A number starting with +61 is registered in Australia. If you know someone there, it may be them. If you don't, be careful before you call back.

Reading a +61 number

  • •Mobile if the digits after +61 start with 4 (+61 41X XXX XXX).
  • •Landlines start with an area code, for example +61 2 XXXX XXXX for New South Wales.
  • •Premium rate if it starts with 19 after +61: never call these back.
  • •Local time: 5:03 AM in Canberra right now, an unusual hour for a genuine call.
  • •Don't call back a number you don't recognize. One-ring scams hang up after a ring or two so you return the call, which can add a per-minute charge on top of an international rate.
  • •Caller ID can be faked. The code shown is not proof of where the caller really is.
  • •Real callers leave a message. If it matters, they'll text, email or leave a voicemail. Otherwise, block the number.

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Country Code +61 FAQ

Which country has country code 61?
+61 is the country code of Australia. It is shared with Christmas Island, so the digits after +61 tell you which one. Numbers have 9 digits after +61.
Is a +61 number a mobile or a landline?
In Australia, mobile numbers start with 4 after +61, for example +61 41X XXX XXX. Landlines start with an area code, such as +61 2 XXXX XXXX for New South Wales.
What time is it in Australia right now?
It is 5:03 AM on Saturday in Canberra (UTC+11), 15 hours ahead of New York. To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 6:00 PM–5:00 AM EDT.
Are some +61 numbers premium rate?
Yes. In Australia, premium-rate numbers start with 19 after +61. Calling one back can cost far more than an ordinary international call, which is what one-ring scams rely on.
How do I call a +61 number from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011 61 41X XXX XXX, without the leading 0 used inside Australia. From a mobile, dial +61 41X XXX XXX.
I got a call from +61. Should I call back?
Not if you don't recognize the number. Calling back +61 is an international call. It is 5:03 AM in Australia right now, an unusual hour for a genuine call. Caller ID can be faked, and a real caller will leave a message.

Australia Quick Info

Country Australia
Dialing Code +61
ISO-2 Code au
ISO-3 Code AUS
Capital Canberra
Continent Oceania
Population 27,614,411
Currency Australian dollar
Domain au
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Time in Canberra

5:03 AM

Saturday · UTC+11 · 15 hours ahead of New York

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 6:00 PM–5:00 AM EDT (3:00 PM–2:00 AM PDT). Clocks change for daylight saving time there, so the gap with the US shifts during the year.