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Christmas Island Country Code +61

Complete guide to calling Christmas Island from the US and abroad

ISO-2: CX ISO-3: CXR Asia Capital: Flying Fish Cove

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+61
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 61 + area + number
Country TLD
.cx

Geography

Capital
Flying Fish Cove
Continent
Asia
Area
135 km²
Population
1,402
Currency
Dollar
Languages
English (official language), Chinese, Malay

Time & Communication

Current Time
9:30 PM
Time Zone
UTC+7

How to Call Christmas Island from the United States

Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Christmas Island from a US landline or mobile phone:

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
61
Christmas Island
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 61 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):

+61 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Christmas Island

Area codes

We don't have a verified list of city area codes for Christmas Island yet. From the US, dial 011 + 61 + the full national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0) if Christmas Island uses one.

Neighboring Countries

Indonesia flag

Indonesia

+62 Singapore flag

Singapore

+65 Malaysia flag

Malaysia

+60 Cambodia flag

Cambodia

+855 Thailand flag

Thailand

+66 Laos flag

Laos

+856 Vietnam flag

Vietnam

+84 Brunei flag

Brunei

+673

Christmas Island on the Map

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Flag of Christmas Island

Flag of Christmas Island

The national flag of Christmas Island. See it next to other flags of Asia in the flags of the world gallery.

Geography of Christmas Island

Area

135 km²

52 sq mi

Coastline

139 km

Highest point

Murray Hill 361 m

Lowest point

Indian Ocean 0 m

Climate:
Tropical with a wet season (December to April) and dry season; heat and humidity moderated by trade winds
Terrain:
Steep cliffs along coast rise abruptly to central plateau
Natural resources:
Phosphate, Beaches
Land borders:
None
Land use:
agricultural 0% (2018)

Sources: CIA World Factbook (data as of September 2026); area: CIA World Factbook.

Frequently Asked Questions about Christmas Island

What is the country code for Christmas Island?
The country code for Christmas Island is +61.
How do I call Christmas Island from the US?
To call Christmas Island from the US, dial 011 + 61 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +61 instead of 011.
What time is it in Christmas Island?
The current time in Christmas Island is 9:30 PM (UTC+7).
What is the capital of Christmas Island?
The capital of Christmas Island is Flying Fish Cove.