Australia uses country calling code +61. Geographic and mobile numbers are normally shown as ten digits domestically: fixed numbers begin 02, 03, 07 or 08, while mobiles begin 04. In international format, remove the leading 0, so (02) becomes +61 2.
The examples show a national format and the corresponding international plus format. Actual subscriber lengths can vary where noted.
| Country calling code | +61 |
|---|---|
| Domestic trunk prefix | 0 |
| International access | 0011 |
| Domestic example | (02) 5550 1234 |
| International example | +61 2 5550 1234 |
| Time zone | Australia uses several standard and daylight-saving time zones; 08 alone spans multiple time zones |
| Numbering authority | Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) |
| Directory coverage | Selected major geographic fixed-line codes and cities |
| Last checked |
The legitimate geographic area codes are 02, 03, 07 and 08. More specific routing prefixes can suggest a traditional district but are not separate area codes.
4 carefully selected geographic or fixed-line codes. This is a priority directory, not a claim of exhaustive coverage.
| Major city | Domestic code | International | Published coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| SydneyNew South Wales | 02 | +61 2 | Central East region: New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory |
| MelbourneVictoria | 03 | +61 3 | South East region: Victoria and Tasmania |
| BrisbaneQueensland | 07 | +61 7 | North East region: Queensland |
| PerthWestern Australia | 08 | +61 8 | Central and West region: South Australia, Western Australia, Northern Territory and parts of western New South Wales |
Regional pages connect the largest featured cities to their applicable codes while keeping administrative and telephone boundaries distinct.
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02 area code
City guide →Victoria03 area code
City guide →Queensland07 area code
City guide →Western Australia08 area code
City guide →South Australia08 area code
City guide →Queensland07 area code
City guide →Australian Capital Territory02 area code
City guide →New South Wales02 area code
City guide →New South Wales02 area code
City guide →Queensland07 area code
City guide →Victoria03 area code
City guide →Tasmania03 area code
City guide →Queensland07 area code
City guide →Queensland07 area code
City guide →Northern Territory08 area code
City guide →Queensland07 area code
City guide →Victoria03 area code
City guide →Victoria03 area code
City guide →Tasmania03 area code
City guide →New South Wales02 area code
City guide →The in-force Telecommunications Numbering Plan 2025 defines Australia’s current number categories and geographic allocation tables. ACMA notified ITU of an updated +61 plan in March 2026. Australia uses four broad geographic regions rather than a separate area code for every city.
The four geographic codes cover large regions and multiple cities, and 08 spans several time zones. Some providers permit out-of-area local-number porting, so a prefix is not conclusive proof of current physical location. Mobile, 13, 1300, 1800, IoT and special-service numbers are not geographic.
Australia uses country calling code +61.
No. Remove the domestic trunk prefix 0 before adding +61.
No. It describes a numbering-plan association, while portability, forwarding and internet telephony can separate a number from the caller’s present location.