Being situated in USA and needing to call a person in Australia can be tough when you're unsure which numbers to dial in order to be connected to the right person. This article ensures that you'll have all of the numbers and information that your require in order to make your call to Australia.
EditSteps
EditCalling a Landline in Australia
- Dial the international exit code for USA which is 011. This enables you to make outbound international calls.
- Dial the country code for Australia which is 61. Now you will only be connected to numbers available in Australia.
Know the area codes. Each number has a one number area code which is in place before the number that you wish to call. The numbers are divided into cities and states as follows:- 2 - New South Wales, Canberra region and parts of northern Victoria
- This includes: Albury-Wodonga, Canberra, Gosford, Maitland, Newcastle, Orange, Port Macquarie, Sydney, Tamworth, Wagga Wagga and Wollongong.
- 3 - Tasmania, Victoria and parts of southern New South Wales
- This includes: Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong, Hobart , Launceston, Melbourne, Melton, Mildura, Shepparton, Sunbury and Warrnambool.
- 7 - Queensland
- This includes: Brisbane, Bundaberg, Cairns, Gold Coast, Hervey Bay, Mackay, Rockhampton, Sunshine Coast, Tweed Heads, Townsville and Toowoomba.
- 8 - Western Australia, South Australia, the Northern Territory, parts of New South Wales, Cocos (Keeling) and Christmas Islands
- This includes: Adelaide, Bunbury, Darwin, Mandurah, Perth and Rockingham.
- 2 - New South Wales, Canberra region and parts of northern Victoria
- Omitting the first "0" (if possible) from the number you wish to call, dial the number that you wish to call in Australia. Now simply wait to be connected and enjoy your call.
EditCalling a Cell Phone in Australia
- Dial the international exit code for USA which is 011. This enables you to make outbound international calls.
- Dial the country code for Australia which is 61. Now you will only be connected to numbers available in Australia.
- Dial the code for cellular numbers in Australia which is 4.
- Omitting the first "0" from the number you wish to call, dial the number that you wish to call in Australia. Now simply wait to be connected and enjoy your call to a cell in Australia.
EditTips
- Calling cards with special tariffs when calling abroad can be bought to make your calls cheaper.
- Research the costs with your service provider prior to calling to avoid a hefty bill.
- Some internet based solutions may work out cheaper.
EditWarnings
- Be sure to calculate the time in Australia before you place your call to avoid calling at an anti-social hour. The time zone in Australia is UTC/GMT +10 hours.