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How to Call Christmas Island from the United States
Country code +61 — Dial 011 61 41X XXX XXX from a US landline or +61 41X XXX XXX from a mobile phone.
What to Dial
- 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
- 2Dial 61, the country code of Christmas Island.
- 3Dial the number: 9 digits, without the leading 0 used for calls inside Christmas Island.
| Calling a… | Written in Christmas Island | From a US landline | From a cell phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 041X XXX XXX |
011 61 41X XXX XXX |
+61 41X XXX XXX |
| Landline | (08) XXXX XXXX |
011 61 8 XXXX XXXX |
+61 8 XXXX XXXX |
X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 04. More number types: Christmas Island phone number format.
Calling Tips for Christmas Island
Best Time to Call
To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Flying Fish Cove, call between 9:00 PM–8:00 AM EST (6:00 PM–5:00 AM PST). Christmas Island doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.
Christmas Island is on UTC+7, 12 hours ahead of US Eastern Time right now.
Cost Saving Tips
- VoIP services such as Google Voice or Vonage usually charge less per minute than a carrier's standard international rate.
- WiFi calling apps (WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime) are free when both parties have the app.
- Check your carrier's international plan — many offer add-on packages.