Country Code +61
Australia uses the international dialing code +61
+61
Which Country Has Code +61?
Australia uses the international dialing code
+61.
Note: Multiple countries/territories share the dialing code +61:
- Australia (Capital: Canberra)
- Christmas Island (Capital: Flying Fish Cove)
How to Call Australia from the US
| Method | Dial Sequence | Example |
|---|---|---|
| From a landline | 011 + 61 + local number |
011-61-XXX-XXXX |
| From a mobile phone | +61 + local number |
+61-XXX-XXXX |
| Using a calling card | Access # + 011 + 61 + local number |
1-800-XXX + 011-61-XXX-XXXX |
Important: When dialing from a US landline, always start with
011 (the US international access code).
From a mobile phone, you can use the + symbol instead by pressing and holding the 0 key.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Dial 011 — the US exit code for international calls
- Dial 61 — the country code for Australia
- Dial the local area code (if applicable, drop any leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Frequently Asked Questions
Australia uses the international dialing code +61.
This code is assigned to Australia by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
Note that 2 countries/territories share this code.
To call Australia from the US, dial
011 + 61 + local phone number.
From a mobile phone, you can also use +61
followed by the local number. The 011 prefix is the US
international access code required when calling from a landline.
Australia Quick Info
| Country |
Australia |
|---|---|
| Dialing Code | +61 |
| ISO-2 Code | au |
| ISO-3 Code | AUS |
| Capital | Canberra |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Population | 21,262,641 |
| Currency | Australian dollar |
| Domain | au |
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