Phoning Australia is not the same for all countries, or the same to both cell phone/mobiles or land phones.
[YourCountriesExitCode]+[Australia'sEntryCode]+[4]+[MobileNumber]
IDD calls to Australia from the US would be dialled as:0011 4XX XXX XXX
[YourCountriesExitCode]+[Australia'sEntryCode]+[AreaCode]+[LandlineNumber]
0061-Area Code-XXXX XXXX
Australia has 0011 as the exit code for voice calls and 0014 for fax transmission.
An easier way to dial mobile phones is to simply use the + prefix. Dialing your number as +61-4XX-XXX-XXX will automatically dial the exit code followed by country code and phone number...similar for landline calls (+61-Area Code-XXXX XXXX)
12455
1225
0011+country code
Free calls within Australia start with 1800… but they are only domestic numbers. US 1800 numbers will still charge you over seas rates.
Australia uses 8-digit local phone numbers for all customers with a 2-digit STD area codes.
Australian Country Code (for overseas originated calls) 61 Outgoing IDD access code (from within Australia) 0011 Emergency calls (Fire / Police / Ambulance) 000
Note: Always delete the leading "0" from the area code or from the mobile telephone number when calling from outside Australia.
| Area Code | State or Territory |
|---|---|
| 02 | New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory |
| 03 | Victoria & Tasmania |
| 04 | Australia-wide |
| 07 | Queensland |
| 08 | Western Australia, South Australia & Northern Territory |



Explore Australia's vibrant tennis culture, from local clubs to the Australian Open. Discover the community, competition, and spirit of tennis across the nation.

If you’re looking for some of the best surfers in the world, look no further than New South Wales, Australia!

In South Australia & want to find out the best surfing spots? We have them for you.

In 1919, amidst the turmoil of disrupted British Marmite imports post-World War I, an Australian company Fred Walker & Co. tasked Cyril Callister with a mission - to craft a tasty spread from yeast discarded by breweries.

Mount Kosciuszko is Australia’s highest mountain, located in the Snowy Mountains in Kosciuszko National Park, New South Wales.

If you're looking for a sport that combines the best aspects of soccer, rugby, and American football, look no further than Australian Rules Football!

When trekking through the Victorian High Country make sure to hit the tracks and trails of national parks and reserves across the High Country.

Explore Australia’s vibrant LGBTQIA+ pride festivals, from Perth’s PrideFEST to Sydney’s iconic Mardi Gras. Discover inclusive events, regional celebrations, and the spirit of community that makes Australia a proud and welcoming destination.

Every year there is a wide range of free events, info sessions, an array of open gardens, and a host of market stalls.

The Adelaide Hills region is celebrated for its impressive wines, which have achieved significant international recognition.
Copyright 2003 - 2025 Absolutely Australia. All Rights Reserved.
Privacy | Terms | Credits | Directory Submission Guidleines