How to Call Australia from the UK?

Each country has its dialing format and unique international access code for international calling. Calling Australia from the UK follows a straightforward dialing procedure, regardless of whether you’re calling a mobile or landline number.

Suppose you’re trying to call an Australian mobile number, “0412 345 678,” from the UK. Here’s what you should do:
 

• International access code, “00” or “+”: Start by dialing the UK’s international access code, which is “00” from a landline or “+” from a mobile.
• Australia country code: Enter Australia’s country code “61” after the international access code to ensure the call is routed to Australia.
• Mobile code: Dial the mobile number prefix “04” without the leading 0.
• Mobile number: Enter the recipient’s eight-digit cellular number, “1234 5678”.
   

So, the final dialing format would be “00 61 412 345 678” or “+61 412 345 678”.

If a person from the UK is trying to call an Australian Sydney landline number, “02 1234 5678”, here’s how. 
 

• International access code “+” or “00”: Begin by dialing your home country’s (UK) international exit code, which is “+” from a mobile or “00” from a landline.
• Country code: Dial the Australian country code “61” after the access code.
• Area code: Dial the Sydney area code, “02”, without the leading 0.
• Landline number: At last, input the recipient’s landline number.
   

So, the final dialing format would be “00 61 2 1234 5678” or “+61 2 1234 5678”.

Every Australian number begins with their unique country code, “+61,” and mobile code, “04.” Similarly, each region in Australia is assigned a unique area code. Knowing the area code is important for successful calling within Australia and internationally.

This table provides the area codes of various regions, their corresponding states/territories, and major cities. Taking the second row as an example, New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory are located in the Central East region. Major cities in these states include Sydney, Canberra, and Maitland. The area code for this region is 02. Additionally, the mobile phone code 04 is used throughout Australia.

Note: The parentheses around the “0” indicates it should only be included when dialing within Australia. For all international calls, including those from the UK, the “0” is excluded.

Considering the time zone difference is important before placing a call to Australia from the UK or any other country. Each state and territory in Australia is ahead of the UK by different hours:
 

• New South Wales, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory, & Victoria are 9 hours ahead.
• Queensland is 9 hours ahead.
• Western Australia is 7 hours ahead.
• Northern Territory & South Australia are 8.5 hours ahead of the UK.

For instance, Sydney in Australia is 9 hours ahead of London, UK. However, the time difference can vary depending on the state, territory, and daylight savings time.
 

1. Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST): Major cities in this time zone are Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne. AEST is 10 hours ahead of the UK. For example, when it’s 1 a.m. in the UK, it’s 10 a.m. in AEST.
    
2. Australian Western Standard Time (AWST): Perth, Bunbury, and Mandurah are major cities in this time zone. AWST is 8 hours ahead of the UK. For instance, when it’s 1 a.m. in the UK, it’s 8 a.m. in AWST.
    
3. Australian Central Standard Time (ACST): Major cities in this time zone include Darwin and Adelaide. ACST is 9.5 hours ahead of the UK. For example, when it’s 1 a.m. in the UK, it’s 9:30 a.m. in ACST.

The table highlights the best times to call various Australian states and territories from the UK using GMT and BST. Adjust your call schedule to ensure effective communication and maximize availability and convenience.

The cost of calling Australia from the UK can vary depending on various factors, including service providers and the type of call. Generally, landline calls are cheaper than mobile calls. Traditional calls may cost around £2 to £5 per minute on average. However, costs can increase quickly for calls with no fixed duration. For example, sometimes, a business call that extends beyond a few minutes can result in charges exceeding £300 for a single business call from the UK to Australia. Such high call charges can significantly impact your business profit margins.

These high call costs highlight the importance of seeking cost-effective solutions, such as opting for a VoIP service provider. VoIP services are much cheaper than landline and mobile plans, depending on the selected plan. Many VoIP plans offer unlimited calling, free local and toll-free numbers, global and temporary phone numbers, and low per-minute international call rates. These features can significantly reduce the expense of international calls.

Getting a virtual phone number in Australia from Calilio while in the UK is a smart and cost-effective solution for seamless communication. Using a local Australian number makes your interactions more economical while significantly reducing international calling costs. We allow you to get a virtual Australian number swiftly without the need to be physically in Australia. Enjoy easy number management, clear and high-quality calls, and advanced functionalities. We offer call management functionalities such as call filtering, call history, notes in the dialer, live call monitoring, and conference calls.

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You can call Australia from the UK for free using internet-based services like VoIP and apps like Facebook Messenger, Skype, WhatsApp, FaceTime, Viber, and Google Hangouts.

To call an Australian toll-free number from the UK, first dial your country’s international exit code “00”, followed by Australia’s country code “61” and the 1800 number. However, it is not free, and international call charges are applied.

Australia's dialing code from the UK is 61. However, always dial the UK’s exit code “00” before the dialing code and the recipient’s local number.

To text an Australian mobile number from the UK, dial the UK exit code “00,” the Australian country code “61,” the mobile code “4,” followed by the mobile number. After that, simply type and send the text message.