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Australian phone numbers vary depending on whether they are mobile or landline numbers, and whether they are being dialled from within Australia or internationally. Landline numbers have a two-digit area code followed by eight digits, while mobile numbers have ten digits with no area code. When calling from outside Australia, the country code '+61' is added first, followed by the area code without the leading zero. For example, a Brisbane number might look like +61 7 4567 9812.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Country Code | +61 |
| Landline Number Format | 0x xxxx xxxx |
| Mobile Number Format | 04 xxxx xxxx |
| Local Number Format | 0x aaaa bbbb |
| Mobile and Digital Number Format | 04 aaaa bbbb or 04aa bbb ccc |
| Emergency Number | 000 |
| Secondary Emergency Numbers | 106 (for hearing impaired with TTY terminal), 112 (international GSM mobile emergency number) |
| Toll-Free Number | 13 |
| Local Rate Number | 1300 |
| Internet Service Provider Access Number | 0198 |
| Public Safety Service Prefix | 0151 |
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What You'll Learn
Australian phone numbers have a maximum of 10 digits
When calling a landline telephone number from within Australia, the 2-digit area code is followed by an 8-digit local number. This area code is dependent on the region, with Sydney, for example, having an area code of 2. So, a landline number in New South Wales or the Australian Capital Territory could be written as 02 5550 4321.
When calling a mobile number from within Australia, the 0 must be included, and the number is dialled with all ten digits, regardless of the caller's location. So, a mobile number could be written as 04 1234 5678.
When writing Australian phone numbers for an international audience, the international format should be used. This format uses a plus symbol '+' to represent the international prefix, followed by the country code ('61' for Australia) and the area code, omitting the leading zero. So, the previous examples would be written as +61 2 5550 4321 and +61 4 1234 5678, respectively.
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The country code for Australia is +61
Australian telephone numbers generally have no more than 10 digits. Landlines have a two-digit area code followed by an eight-digit local number, while mobile numbers have 10 digits with no area code.
When calling an Australian number from within the country, the format is 0x xxxx xxxx, where x is the area code and xxxx xxxx is the local number. For example, a landline number in NSW or the ACT would be written as 02 5550 4321.
When calling an Australian number from outside the country, the format is +61 y xxxx xxxx, where +61 is the country code, y is the area code without the leading 0, and xxxx xxxx is the local number. So, for example, a Brisbane number would appear as +61 7 4567 9812. The plus sign represents the international access code, and when dialling from a landline, you would use your country's exit code (e.g. 011 for the US) instead.
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Australian landline numbers have a 2-digit area code followed by 8 digits
The Australian national trunk access code, '0', is not used for calls originating from outside Australia. When dialling a number in another area within Australia, the trunk code '0' is followed by the area code and then the local number. The four area codes in use are '2', '3', '7', and '8'.
When writing landline telephone numbers in Australia, it is standard to use the 2-digit area code followed by a non-breaking space and then the remaining 8 digits in two chunks of 4. This format is also used when writing Australian numbers for an international audience. For example, the number above could be written as +61 2 5550 4321.
When calling a landline in Australia from another country, the international access code is followed by the country code for Australia, '61', and then the 9-digit national significant number, which includes the single-digit area code.
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Australian mobile numbers start with 04
Australian mobile numbers start with "04", followed by eight digits when dialled locally or within the country, regardless of the city. This is because there is no area code for mobile numbers. The "0" is Australia's national trunk code, and the "4" indicates that the service required is a mobile number.
When dialling an Australian mobile number from outside the country, the "0" is replaced with Australia's country code, "+61". This is the international prefix, and the number would be formatted as "+61 4XX XXX XXX".
The phone number prefix for mobile numbers in Australia is "04", followed by two digits, which are allocated per network. For example, a phone number beginning with "0400" would be written as "0400 456 789".
The "04" range was expected to be exhausted by 2017, at which point the "05" range was to be introduced for mobile numbers. However, this has not yet happened.
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The emergency telephone number in Australia is 000
Australia's main emergency telephone number is 000, also known as Triple Zero. This number is used to contact emergency services in life-threatening or time-critical situations and is intended for urgent requests for police, fire, or ambulance services. Calls to 000 are initially answered by Telstra operators, who then transfer the call to the relevant state or territory emergency services organisation.
The Triple Zero system is overseen by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). Calls to 000 are free and can be made from any fixed or mobile phone, as well as certain VoIP and satellite services. Importantly, 000 can be dialled even if the mobile provider does not have network coverage in the area, as the call will be carried on any available mobile network. However, it is worth noting that 000 cannot be contacted via text message.
Before 1969, Australia did not have a national emergency telephone number. Each police, fire, and ambulance service had multiple telephone numbers, specific to local units. The introduction of the 000 number began in major population centres in 1961, with nationwide coverage achieved during the 1960s.
In addition to 000, Australia has two other emergency service numbers: 106 and 112. 106 is a text-based service for people who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment, accessible via a teletypewriter (TTY) or a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD). Meanwhile, 112 is the international standard emergency number, which will redirect to 000 when dialled in Australia.
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Frequently asked questions
The country code for Australia is +61.
The basic format for an Australian phone number is 0x xxxx xxxx, where x is the area code.
To call an Australian phone number from outside Australia, you need to dial the international access code of the country you are calling from, followed by Australia's country code (+61), the area code without the leading zero, and the local number. For example, to call a Perth number from outside Australia, you would dial +61 8 xxxx xxxx.
To call an Australian phone number from within Australia, you need to dial 0 followed by the area code and the local number. For example, to call a Perth number from within Australia, you would dial 08 xxxx xxxx.
Australian mobile numbers generally start with 04 and are written as 04 aaaa bbbb or 04aa bbb ccc within Australia.
