How to Call Australia from a Phone in New Zealand

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A step-by-step guide to dialing Australia when you're in New Zealand
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This wikiHow article teaches you how to call an Australian phone number from New Zealand (Aotearoa). Calling Australia from New Zealand is quick and easy, and you can make the call from your landline or mobile phone. You can also use another communication option, such as a video messaging or VoIP app.

What's the simplest way to call Australia from New Zealand?

  • If you’re calling from a landline or mobile phone, you’ll need New Zealand’s exit code, ‘00,’ and Australia’s country code, ‘61.’
  • Try an online video messaging app for a free alternative to phone calling.
  • Popular options for video chat are Zoom, Viber, Skype, WhatsApp, and Facebook Messenger.
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Calling from a Landline or Mobile Phone

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  1. This number allows you to place a call outside of New Zealand. It is sometimes referred to as the “international access code” or “international direct dial code”. Use “00” as the first 2 digits of the phone number. [1]
    • Check the time in Australia to make that it’s convenient for both parties. Australia has 3 different time zones. Try to time your call so that it is at a convenient time for you and the receiver. Melbourne, Brisbane, and Sydney are 2 hours behind New Zealand time. Perth is 5 hours behind New Zealand time. [2]
  2. This code allows you to connect your call from New Zealand to Australia. Dial Australia’s country code (61) after dialing the New Zealand exit code. [3]
    • So far, your number you have dialed should be "00-61".
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  3. The area/city code is 1-2 digits long and will narrow your call geographically in Australia. Australian city/area codes start with a zero (i.g. 04, 07, 02). The zero should only be dialed when calling from within Australia. International calls should ignore the "0" and just dial the second number. [4]
    • For example, if the area/city code you are calling is "07," you would just dial "7."
    • The Australian city/area codes are as follows: All mobile phones = (0)4, Capital Territory (Sydney, Canberra} = (0)2, Victoria and Tasmania = (0)3, Queensland (Brisbane) = (0)7, Central and West (Perth, Adelaide, Darwin) = (0)8
  4. This is the local phone number of the person or business that you are contacting. If you don't know the number, ask for it via social media/email (for a personal contact number) or through an online search (for a business or organization). [5]
    • The number should look similar to "00-61-4-5555-5555."
  5. If you are using a mobile phone, tap the icon that resembles a phone receiver to place your call.
    • Check your mobile phone plan to see if you have free calls to Australia. Many popular phone companies offer free or cheap calling to Australia from mobile phones.
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Alternative Calling Methods

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  1. If you are calling a friend, consider asking them to video chat with you instead. Many social media sites and applications provide this service free of charge. You get to see each other as well as talk. For the call to connect, both parties will need to have the app installed on their mobile phone or computer. Add the person as a contact and tap on the person’s name in the app to make the call. Then tap the video camera icon to make a video call.
    • Popular video messaging apps include Zoom , Viber , Skype, Whatsapp , and Facebook Messenger. These apps can be found in the Google Play Store for Android phones and tablets, or App Store for iPhone and iPads.
    • Make sure that both of you have a good internet connection so the call doesn’t cut out or lose experience video/audio quality loss.
  2. Audio calling works the same way as video messaging but the camera is disabled. This is a good option if your internet isn’t fast enough to video call. Both parties will need to install the app for the call to connect. Click on the person’s name in the app to make the call.
    • Most of the apps that are capable of doing a video call can also do audio-only calls. You just need to turn off your camera when making a call.
  3. Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) apps allow you to call overseas for a cheaper price than many phone companies. These apps are offered by companies such as Skype, Viber, Google Voice, and Whatsapp. [6]
    • Dial the full phone number, including all the codes, when making the call with a VOIP provider.
    • These apps can be found on the app store (Apple devices) or Google Play (Android devices).
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    Is there a special calling code from Cambridge, NZ to Auctralia?
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    For calls from New Zealand to Australia dial: 00 + 61 + area code + telephone number.
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    What number do I use on a mobile phone from NZ to Australia?
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    When dialing Australia from a mobile phone in New Zealand, you use the Australian country code, which is +61, followed by the Australian mobile number without the leading zero. For example, if the Australian mobile number is 0412 345 678, you would dial +61 412 345 678.
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    I'm in India. What if I want to call someone in Australia?
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    Use video call. Regular overseas phone calls are expensive.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.howtocallabroad.com/codes.html
      2. ↑ https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/australia
      3. ↑ https://countrycode.org/australia
      4. ↑ https://voyager.nz/blog/how-to-call-australia-from-new-zealand
      5. ↑ https://www.australia.gov.au/telephone-country-and-area-codes
      6. ↑ http://www.kiwivoip.co.nz/voip-faqs/

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      1. Dial the exit code "00".
      2. Dial the country code "61"
      3. Dial the area/city code without the "0" in front.
      4. Dial the 8 digit phone number.
      5. Send the call.

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