+61 is the country code for Australia, Cocos (Keeling) Islands and Christmas Island.
Every phone number in Australia starts with +61 when you call it from another country. From the US, dial 011 61, then the number without its first 0.
- Time there
- Sydney timeAustralian Eastern Time, UTC+10 to UTC+11, one of several time zones in Australia
- From the US or Canada
- 011 61 412 345 678
- From the UK and most of Europe
- 00 61 412 345 678
- From Australia
- 0011 61 412 345 678
- From any mobile phone
- +61 412 345 678
- Inside Australia
- 0412 345 678
- Mobile numbers
- 9 digits after +61, starting 4
- Landlines
- 9 digits after +61, such as +61 2 XXXX XXXX in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory
- Toll-free numbers
- Start with 180
Check a +61 number to see whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Pick the country, enter the number without the +61, and the free check shows whether it is valid and whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
4 landline areas cover Australia, from 02 in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory to 08 in Western Australia, South Australia and the Northern Territory.
| At home | From abroad | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 02 | +61 2 | New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory |
| 03 | +61 3 | Victoria and Tasmania |
| 07 | +61 7 | Queensland |
| 08 | +61 8 | Western Australia, South Australia and the Northern Territory |
Source: ACMA, the regulator that runs the national numbering plan.
In Australia, the phone number format for apps and SMS gateways is +61 followed by the number without its 0.
| Written | Example | Where you see it |
|---|---|---|
| At home | 0412 345 678 | Business cards, local ads |
| International | +61 412 345 678 | Websites, email signatures |
| E.164 | +61412345678 | APIs, SMS gateways, CRMs |
3 places share +61, so the next digits tell them apart.
| Place | Numbers start with | Exit code |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | +61, all other numbers | 0011 |
| Cocos (Keeling) Islands | +61, inside the same numbering plan | 0011 |
| Christmas Island | +61, inside the same numbering plan | 0011 |
A missed call from a +61 number you don't know can be a one-ring scam, so check it before calling back.
One-ring scams call once and hang up, hoping you call back a line that bills you international or premium rates.
- Don't call back an international number you don't know. A real caller leaves a message or sends a text.
- Check the number in the box above. A number that is not a working mobile or landline in Australia is a warning sign.
- Hang up on anyone who wants gift cards, crypto or a wire transfer, or asks you to read out a code that was just texted to you.
- Report it at reportfraud.ftc.gov, and see the FCC's guide to one-ring scams.
The codes next to +61 belong to other countries, so one wrong digit reaches a different place.
These are the questions people ask most about +61.
Which country uses the +61 country code?
Australia, Cocos (Keeling) Islands and Christmas Island all use +61.
How do I call Australia from the US?
Dial 011, then 61, then the number without its first 0. A mobile number written 0412 345 678 at home is dialed 011 61 412 345 678 from the US, or +61 412 345 678 from any mobile phone.
Is +61 the same as 0061?
Yes. 00 is the exit code used in most of the world, and the + on a mobile phone stands in for whatever exit code your network uses. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011 instead.
How many digits is a phone number in Australia?
A mobile number has 9 digits after +61, written 0412 345 678 at home. A landline has 9 digits, written 02 XXXX XXXX at home.
What are the area codes in Australia?
02 for New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory, 03 for Victoria and Tasmania, 07 for Queensland and 08 for Western Australia, South Australia and the Northern Territory. From abroad, drop the 0 and put +61 in front.
What time is it in Australia?
Australia spans several time zones. In Sydney it is Australian Eastern Time, UTC+10 in winter and UTC+11 in summer.
How do I check a +61 number that called me?
Enter it in the box above. The free check shows whether it is a valid number from Australia and whether it is a mobile, a landline or a VoIP line, which helps you spot a one-ring scam before you call back.
Sources: Google's libphonenumber numbering data for lengths, mobile starts, area code places, first-issuing networks and time zones, as of September 24, 2026; the ITU list of country codes.