+61 country code: Australia, Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands
+61 is shared by Australia, Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands. The digits after the code tell them apart.
| Countries | Australia, Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands |
|---|---|
| Calling code | +61 (or 0061) |
| Mobile number length | 9 digits after +61 |
| Example (international) | +61 412 345 678 |
| Same number, dialled inside the country | 0412 345 678 |
| To call abroad from there, dial | 0011 |
| Time zone | 7 time zones (UTC+11 / UTC+10:30 … UTC+8:45) |
| WhatsApp format | wa.me/61412345678 |
Example numbers are fictional.
Who uses +61
| Country or territory | Dial | ISO |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇺 Australia | +61 | AU |
| 🇨🇽 Christmas Island | +61 | CX |
| 🇨🇨 Cocos (Keeling) Islands | +61 | CC |
How to call a +61 number from abroad
- The exit code+ on a mobile, or 00 from most countries (011 from the US and Canada).
- The country code 61Without the +, if you already dialled 00.
- The numberWithout the leading 0, which is only dialled inside the country: 0412 345 678 becomes +61 412 345 678.
For WhatsApp, write the code and the number with no +, no leading 0 and no spaces: 61412345678. Make a WhatsApp link
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If you do not know anyone with a +61 number, do not call back a one-ring missed call. It is a common scam: calling back an international number is charged at a high rate. Block the number, and look it up before you answer if in doubt.
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Common questions
Which country has the code +61?
+61 is shared by Australia, Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands.
How many digits are in a +61 phone number?
A mobile number has 9 digits after the +61 country code. Example: +61 412 345 678.
How do I call a +61 number from abroad?
Dial + on a mobile (or 00 from most countries, 011 from the US and Canada), then 61, then the number without its leading 0. Example: +61 412 345 678.
Is 0061 the same as +61?
Yes. The + stands for the international exit code of the country you call from (00 in most countries). On a mobile, + works everywhere.
All country calling codes · Sources: ITU-T E.164 for the codes; libphonenumber for number formats and examples.