Australia Phone Number Format
Australia phone numbers use the country code +61. A Australia mobile number is 9 digits and is written 0412 345 678 nationally, or +61 412 345 678 in international format. In E.164 (the format APIs expect) it is +61412345678, with no spaces or leading zero.
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Country calling code | +61 |
| Example mobile (national) | 0412 345 678 |
| Example mobile (international) | +61 412 345 678 |
| Example mobile (E.164) | +61412345678 |
| National number length | 9 digits |
Validate a Australia phone number
How to format a Australia phone number
- Start from the national number as written locally: 0412 345 678.
- Drop the leading trunk digit (the national prefix, usually a leading 0) if present.
- Add the country code +61 in front to dial from abroad: +61 412 345 678.
- For APIs, SMS, and storage, use E.164, no spaces or dashes: +61412345678.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Australia?
The international calling code for Australia is +61. You add it before the national number (dropping any leading 0) when dialing from abroad, for example +61 412 345 678.
How many digits is a Australia phone number?
A Australia mobile number has 9 digits in its national significant number (the part after the +61 country code). Example: 0412 345 678.
How do I write a Australia number in E.164 format?
E.164 is the international standard most APIs and SMS gateways require: a plus sign, the country code, then the national number with no spaces, dashes, or leading zero. For Australia that looks like +61412345678.
How can I check if a Australia phone number is valid?
Paste the number into the validator above. 1Lookup parses it, checks it against Australia's numbering rules, and returns its line type and carrier so you know whether it is real and reachable.