61 Country Code: Australia (+61)
+61 is the country code for Australia. If you searched "61 country code", "country code 61", "0061 country code", or "+61 country code" — they all refer to Australia. The code is also called the 61 dialing code, 61 phone code, or 61 ISD code, and is assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard.
Australia uses just five single-digit area codes that cover entire states: 02 (NSW/ACT), 03 (VIC/TAS), 07 (QLD), and 08 (WA/SA/NT). All Australian mobile numbers start with 04 domestically, becoming +61 4 when dialed internationally. Both landline and mobile local numbers after the area code are always 8 digits.
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Australia Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Domestic vs International
Drop 0 and prepend +61.
Major City Area Codes in Australia
Area codes for the largest cities in Australia. When dialing from abroad, prepend +61 and drop the leading 0.
| City / Region | Area Code | Domestic Form | From Abroad |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney / NSW | 2 | 02 | +61 2 |
| Melbourne / VIC | 3 | 03 | +61 3 |
| Brisbane / QLD | 7 | 07 | +61 7 |
| Perth / WA | 8 | 08 | +61 8 |
| Adelaide / SA | 8 | 08 | +61 8 |
Mobile Networks in Australia
- 4 (dial 04 domestically)
- Telstra
- Optus
- Vodafone
- TPG
Australia Telephone System Facts
Calling Australia from Your Browser
To place a call to Australia, dial +61 followed by the local number in the Kinvo browser dialer. Pay-as-you-go, no app required.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Australia Country Code
Which country is country code 61?
Country code 61 belongs to Australia. The full international dialing code is +61, also written as 0061 when dialing from countries that use 00 as an international access code, or +61 when dialing from a mobile phone.
What is the country code for Australia?
+61 is the international dialing code for Australia, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is AU.
What are the main area codes in Australia?
The largest cities in Australia use these area codes: Sydney / NSW (2), Melbourne / VIC (3), Brisbane / QLD (7), Perth / WA (8). When calling from abroad, prepend +61.
Who are the main mobile carriers in Australia?
The major mobile operators in Australia are Telstra, Optus, Vodafone, TPG. Kinvo routes calls to every Australia mobile carrier at the same per-minute rate — no hidden surcharges for premium networks.
Do I drop the 0 when calling Australia from abroad?
Yes. Australia uses 0 as its domestic trunk prefix. When dialing from another country, remove it and replace with +61. The trunk prefix is only needed for long-distance calls within Australia.
What is the emergency number in Australia?
The emergency services number in Australia is 000 (or 112 from mobile). Emergency numbers cannot be dialed via Kinvo or any VoIP service — use a mobile network or landline for life-threatening emergencies.
Can I call Australia from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo connects calls to Australia via WebRTC directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app download. Sign up, add credits from $5, and dial +61 followed by the local number.