Australia Area Codes
Complete directory of telephone area codes and city codes for Australia
+61
Country Code
4
Area Codes Listed
0
Trunk Prefix
Oceania
Region
Australia Phone Number Format
International Format
+61 X XXXX XXXX
Example: +61 2 XXXX XXXX
Dialing Notes
- ✓Country code: +61
- ✓Trunk prefix for domestic calls: 0
- ✓Drop trunk prefix when calling internationally
Australia City Area Codes
| Area Code | City/Region | State/Province | Full Dial Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Sydney / NSW | New South Wales | +61 2 XXXX XXXX |
| 3 | Melbourne / VIC | Victoria | +61 3 XXXX XXXX |
| 7 | Brisbane / QLD | Queensland | +61 7 XXXX XXXX |
| 8 | Perth / Adelaide | WA & SA | +61 8 XXXX XXXX |
How to Dial Australia
From Outside Australia
- Dial your exit code (011 from USA, 00 from Europe)
- Enter Australia's country code: 61
- Add the area code (drop leading 0 if present)
- Dial the local phone number
Within Australia
- Dial the trunk prefix: 0
- Add the area code
- Dial the local number
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the country code for Australia?
The international country code for Australia is +61 (or 61 without the plus sign).
How do I dial an area code in Australia?
For domestic calls within Australia, dial 0 followed by the area code and local number. For international calls, dial your exit code + 61 + area code + number.
Do I need to dial the area code for local calls in Australia?
In most countries including Australia, you need to dial the area code even for local calls. Some regions may allow local dialing without the area code, but including it always works.
What is the phone number format for Australia?
The standard phone number format for Australia is: +61 X XXXX XXXX