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Christmas Island Phone Number Format
Country code +61 — Complete guide to Christmas Island phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.
How Christmas Island Phone Numbers Are Written
Phone numbers in Christmas Island have 9 digits after the country code +61.
Inside Christmas Island a number is written with a leading 0, which makes 10 digits:
041X XXX XXX.
Drop that 0 when you call from abroad or save the number in international format:
+61 41X XXX XXX.
| Country code | +61 |
|---|---|
| Digits after +61 | 9 digits |
| Trunk prefix (domestic calls) | 0, dropped after +61 |
| Mobile numbers start with | 04 |
| Exit code (to call abroad from Christmas Island) | 0011 |
| Dial from the US | 011 61 41X XXX XXX |
Mobile vs. Landline Numbers
9 digits after +61, starting with 04.
041X XXX XXX at home+61 41X XXX XXX international9 digits after +61.
(08) XXXX XXXX at home+61 8 XXXX XXXX internationalChristmas Island Number Types
| Type | Starts with | Written at home | International | From the US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 04 | 041X XXX XXX |
+61 41X XXX XXX |
011 61 41X XXX XXX |
| Landline | 085 | (08) XXXX XXXX |
+61 8 XXXX XXXX |
011 61 8 XXXX XXXX |
| Toll-free | 18 | 1800 XXX XXX |
+61 1800 XXX XXX |
011 61 1800 XXX XXX |
| Premium rate | 19 | 1900 XXX XXX |
+61 1900 XXX XXX |
011 61 1900 XXX XXX |
| Shared cost | — | 1300 XXX XXX |
+61 1300 XXX XXX |
011 61 1300 XXX XXX |
| VoIP | — | 0147 XXX XXX |
+61 147 XXX XXX |
011 61 147 XXX XXX |
X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.
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Christmas Island Area Codes
Major area codes in Christmas Island:
| 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 0: When dialing internationally, drop the trunk prefix (0) that is used for domestic calls in Christmas Island.
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Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use
+61instead of011 61. - Verify the number length: Numbers in Christmas Island have 9 digits after +61. If your call does not connect, check that no digit is missing or doubled.
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Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full
+61prefix so they work from any country.
Christmas Island Phone Number FAQ
How many digits does a phone number in Christmas Island have?
Phone numbers in Christmas Island have 9 digits after the country code +61. Written for domestic calls with the leading 0, a mobile number has 10 digits.
What do mobile numbers in Christmas Island start with?
Mobile numbers in Christmas Island start with 04 when written for domestic calls. In international format the leading 0 is dropped: +61 41X XXX XXX.
How do I write a phone number from Christmas Island in international format?
Start with +61, then the national number without the leading 0. For example, a mobile number written 041X XXX XXX at home becomes +61 41X XXX XXX. From a US landline, dial 011 61 41X XXX XXX.
What is the toll-free prefix in Christmas Island?
Toll-free numbers in Christmas Island start with 18, for example 1800 XXX XXX. Many toll-free numbers can't be reached from abroad.
How do I call the US from Christmas Island?
Dial the exit code 0011, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 0011 1 XXX XXX XXXX. From a mobile phone you can use + instead of 0011: +1 XXX XXX XXXX.