{"id":2434,"date":"2024-03-28T13:41:19","date_gmt":"2024-03-28T17:41:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itelecenter.com\/blog\/?p=2434"},"modified":"2024-04-23T06:40:45","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T10:40:45","slug":"how-to-call-australia-from-the-us-in-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.itelecenter.com\/blog\/how-to-call-australia-from-the-us-in-2024","title":{"rendered":"How to Call Australia from the US in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you’ve ever found yourself wondering about how to call Australia from the US, but didn\u2019t know how to go about it then you’re in the right spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’re trying to catch up with friends down there, trying to call someone regarding business or just want to say helloto someone special, understanding the tiny little details of international calling is key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It all starts with getting familiar with the Australia country code, which is +61.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’re going to walk you through every step of the way \u2013 from the very basics of dialing out of the US to understanding the best times to call based on Australia’s various time zones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0Plus, we\u2019ve got some great tips to help you cut down on costs, so you can talk longer for less. Let’s get started and find out how to call Australia from the US, Australia’s area codes, time zones and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to call an Australian mobile number from the US<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s break it down into easy steps so you can make that call with confidence. Here’s how to make a call to Australian mobile number from the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1.<\/strong> Start with the exit code (011)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Every international call starts off with an exit code \u2013 for the US, that\u2019s “011” or the \u201c+\u2019 symbol if you\u2019re using a smartphone. You can think of it as the key that unlocks the door to dialing out of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Enter Australia\u2019s country code (61)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Next up, you\u2019ll need the country code for Australia, which is “61”. This lets the phone system know which country you\u2019re aiming to call or reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Drop the leading zero<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

All Aussie mobiles start with ’04’, but here’s the thing \u2013 when you’re calling from overseas, you don\u2019t need to add the first ‘0’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Dial the rest of the number<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Now, dial the rest of the mobile number that you want to call as it is. Australian mobile numbers typically have 8 digits after the leading zero.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

So, let\u2019s say the Australian mobile number you want to call is 2345-6789, you would need to dial +61-4-2345-6789.<\/p>\n\n\n\n