Australia Phone Number Format

Country code +61 — Complete guide to Australia phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.

Number Format Overview

Phone numbers in Australia use the international country code +61. When dialing from outside Australia, you must include this country code before the local number.

International Format

+61 [area code] [local number]

From the United States

011 61 [area code] [local number]
When dialing a number within Australia, local dialing rules apply. You may need to include a trunk prefix (often 0) before the area code for domestic calls, but you should omit this prefix when dialing internationally.

Mobile vs. Landline Numbers

Mobile Numbers

Mobile phone numbers in Australia typically:

  • Begin with specific mobile prefixes
  • May have a different length than landline numbers
  • Are often 8-10 digits after the country code
+61 XX XXXX XXXX
Landline Numbers

Landline numbers in Australia typically:

  • Start with a geographic area code
  • Area codes identify the city or region
  • Total length varies by area code
+61 (area) XXXX XXXX

Example Phone Numbers

These are example formats only and are not real phone numbers:

Type Local Format International Format From US
Landline (Canberra) (0XX) XXXX XXXX +61 XX XXXX XXXX 011 61 XX XXXX XXXX
Mobile 0XXX XXX XXXX +61 XXX XXX XXXX 011 61 XXX XXX XXXX
Toll-Free 0800 XXX XXXX +61 800 XXX XXXX 011 61 800 XXX XXXX

Australia Area Codes

Major area codes in Australia:

Area Code City / Region
8 Adelaide
2 Albury-Wodonga
3 Ballarat
3 Bendigo
7 Brisbane
8 Bunbury
7 Bundaberg
7 Cairns
2 Canberra
8 Darwin
3 Geelong
7 Gold Coast
2 Gosford
7 Hervey Bay
3 Hobart
3 Launceston
7 Mackay
2 Maitland
8 Mandurah
3 Melbourne
3 Melton
3 Mildura
2 Newcastle
2 Orange
8 Perth
2 Port Macquarie
7 Rockhampton
8 Rockingham
3 Shepparton
3 Sunbury
7 Sunshine Coast
2 Sydney
2 Tamworth
7 Toowoomba
7 Townsville
7 Tweed Heads
2 Wagga Wagga
3 Warrnambool
2 Wollongong

Dialing Tips

  • Remove the leading zero: When dialing internationally, drop the trunk prefix (usually 0) that is used for domestic calls in Australia.
  • Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use +61 instead of 011 61.
  • Verify the number length: Make sure you have the correct number of digits. If your call does not connect, check whether you need to add or remove an area code digit.
  • Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full +61 prefix so they work from any country.
Australia Quick Info
Country Code+61
ISO CodeAU
CapitalCanberra
International Prefix011 (from US)
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