How to Call Australia

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Placing a phone call to Australia from anywhere in the world is quick and easy. Prior to making your phone call, you will need to check the time in Australia and obtain your international exit code (UK and New Zealand = 00, USA and Canada = 011), Australia's country code (61), the local area/city code, and the local phone number. Make the call from your home phone or mobile, or consider using an alternative communication option to reduce the cost of the call.

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  • Dial the exit code of your country. Examples are United Kingdom, New Zealand, Germany = 00, USA and Canada = 011.
  • Dial the entry code for Australia. This code is 61. Then, enter the area code for the Australian city you are calling. Leave out the leading '0'.
  • Dial the 8 digit Australian number. Then, make your call.
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Making the Call

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  1. This number allows you to connect your call to a different country. It is also known as the "international direct dial code” or “international access code”. Each country has a different code so you will need to find the one specific to your country. Complete an online search to find your country's exit code or look in the front page of your phone book.
  2. This code allows you to connect your call from your home country to Australia. Dial Australia's country code (61) after dialing your country's exit code. [2]
    • At this point your number will be your country's exit code, followed by 61. For example, if you are in London, this would be 00-61.
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  3. This code is 1-2 digits long and will direct your call geographically in Australia. If you conduct an online search for the city you are calling, followed by “Australia area code”, you will find it easily.
    • Australia area code examples include: Sydney and Gold Coast = 02, Melbourne and Tasmania = 03, Brisbane = 07. Do not type in the leading "0" when calling from overseas! The leading "0" is only used when calling within Australia from an Australian Mobile or Landline to call someone in a different geographic area within Australia.
    • If the phone number has 1-2 digits in brackets/parentheses at the beginning of the number, this is most likely the area code. For example: (02) 555-55555.
  4. This is the local phone number of the person, business, or mobile phone that you are contacting in Australia. Press the call button and wait for a ring to indicate that the call has connected.
    • If you don't know the number, ask for it via email or social media or search for it online (for a business or organization).
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Using Alternative Calling Methods

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  1. If you are calling a friend or family member, see if they are willing to video chat with you instead. There are many applications that offer this service at no cost to you. In order for the call to connect, both you and your friend will need to have the application installed on your mobile phone or computer and add each other as a contact. Press the person's name in the app to start the call. [3]
    • Popular video messaging apps include Skype, Snapchat and Facebook Messenger .
    • It is important that both you and the receiver have good Internet connections, otherwise, the call will cut out.
    • This isn't a good option if you are trying to call a business or organization. Place a regular phone call instead.
  2. Audio calling uses the same technology as video messaging, but the camera is disabled. This option works well if your Internet isn't fast enough to load the visual connection when you make video calls. Both you and the receiver will need to install the same audio messaging app for the call to connect. Add your friend as a contact and then press the person's name in the app to connect the call. [4]
  3. Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) apps allow you to call overseas for a cheaper price than many phone companies. Unlike video and audio messaging apps, VOIP allows you to place your call to a landline or mobile number. [5]
    • VOIP applications are offered by companies such as Skype, Viber, and Google+Hangouts and can be downloaded onto your phone or computer.
    • Dial the full phone number, including all the codes, when making the call with a VOIP provider.
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    Yes. Just dial your country’s exit number, followed by the country code for Australia (61), then dial in the number you want to call, starting with the area code. You might want to check with your cell phone provider to determine what kind of coverage you have for international calls.
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    Dial 00-61, followed by the area code and land line number, or by a 9-digit cell phone number with no area code.
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    The easiest way to call Australia for free is with a VOIP provider or audio messaging app, such as Skype, FaceTime, Google Hangouts, or Facebook Messenger. Make sure the person in Australia has access to the same app or service so you can connect for free!
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      • Check the local time before you place your call to avoid accidentally calling your contact in the middle of the night. Australia has three standard time zones: Australian Western Standard Time (AWST), Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) and Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). These time zones are respectively 13-15 hours ahead of United States Eastern Standard Time (EST). [6]
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.howtocallabroad.com/codes.html
      2. ↑ https://countrycode.org/australia
      3. ↑ https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/best-video-chat-apps-android-iphone/
      4. ↑ https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/best-video-chat-apps-android-iphone/
      5. ↑ https://www.voip-info.org/what-is-voip/
      6. ↑ http://www.worldtimezone.com/time-australia12.php

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      To call Australia, start by dialing your county’s exit code, which you can find online if you don't already know it. Next, enter the digits "61" to connect your call from your home country to Australia. Then, add the 2-digit Australian area code included in the recipient's phone number, or dial "04" if you're calling a mobile phone. Finally, dial the 8-digit local phone number and listen for a ringing sound to indicate your call is connected. For tips on calling Australia using other techniques, read on!

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