ISO
AU / AUS
Australia
+61
Capital
Canberra
Continent
Oceania
Timezone
UTC+10
Currency
AUD
Scam risk
LOW
Population
25,978,935 · English
🕐 Current time in Australia
5 time zones
Canberra
-
UTC+10
Perth
-
AWST
Adelaide
-
ACST
Brisbane
-
AEST
Darwin
-
ACST
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Common formats for +61
The country code for Australia can be written several ways. All refer to the same code.
+61- international E.164 format (with plus sign)61- digits only (often typed in search)0061- with European exit code (00)011 61- with US exit code (011)0011 61 X XXXX XXXX- full landline example+61 4XX XXX XXX- full mobile example
How to dial
From the United States →
011 + 61 + area + number
Landline:
0011 61 X XXXX XXXX · Mobile: +61 4XX XXX XXXFrom Europe →
00 + 61 + area + number
Exit code from your country, then 61, then the local number (drop the leading
0 trunk prefix).From specific countries
| From | Landline | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
United States
|
011 61 X XXXX XXXX |
+61 4XX XXX XXX |
United Kingdom
|
00 61 X XXXX XXXX |
+61 4XX XXX XXX |
Canada
|
011 61 X XXXX XXXX |
+61 4XX XXX XXX |
India
|
00 61 X XXXX XXXX |
+61 4XX XXX XXX |
Area codes
| Code | City / Region |
|---|---|
20 |
New South Wales |
21 |
New South Wales |
22 |
New South Wales |
230 |
New South Wales |
231 |
New South Wales |
232 |
New South Wales |
233 |
Gosford |
234 |
New South Wales |
235 |
New South Wales |
236 |
New South Wales |
Scam Risk: LOW
Low scam risk from Australian numbers. Strong anti-scam regulations. The ACMA actively blocks scam calls.
Common scam types from +61
- Robocall
What to do
- +61 is a low-risk country code
- Standard phone safety practices apply
FAQ
What country has the code +61?
The country code +61 belongs to Australia.
Is +61 a scam?
+61 is the legitimate country code for Australia. The scam risk level is low. Low scam risk from Australian numbers. Strong anti-scam regulations. The ACMA actively blocks scam calls.
How to call Australia from the US?
From a US landline: dial 011 + 61 + local number. From a US cell: dial +61 + local number.
