How to Call Australia from the US

Are you looking for the best way to call Australia from the United States? You’ve arrived at the correct location. This guide includes area codes, country codes, and examples for calling Australia from the United States. Learn how to call Australia from the United States by following the instructions below.

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Before Calling Australia from the United States

• Determine the time zone of the Australian city you’re calling. Always contact your consumers during regular business hours.
• As a cost-effective method for making international calls.  consider using a VoIP service. Making international calls using regular phone systems can be costly.
• When using a VoIP service, make sure you have a high-speed internet connection. This means that you’ll be able to speak with clients without interruption.

How to Make a Call to Australia from the United States?

To call Australia from the United States, follow these steps:

• To begin, call 011. Its the exit code for the United States.
• Next, dial 61, Australia’s country code.
• Then dial the area code, which is a 1-digit code (a list of all Australian area codes can be seen below).
• Last but not least, dial the 8-digit phone number.

Australia Area Codes

The following is a list of all Australian area codes:

Location	Area Code	Location	Area Code
Adelaide	8	Melton	3
Albury-Wodonga	2	Mildura	3
Ballarat	3	Newcastle	2
Bendigo	3	Orange	2

Brisbane	7	Perth	8
Bunbury	8	Port Macquarie	2
Bundaberg	7	Rockhampton	7
Cairns	7	Rockingham	8

Canberra	2	Shepparton	3
Darwin	8	Sunbury	3
Geelong	3	Sunshine Coast	7
Gold Coast	7	Sydney	2

Gosford	2	Tamworth	2
Hervey Bay	7	Tweed Heads	7
Hobart	3	Townsville	7
Launceston	3	Toowoomba	7

Mackay	7	Wagga Wagga	2
Maitland	2	Warrnambool	3
Mandurah	8	Wollongong	2
Melbourne	3

Area codes by state

State	Area Code
New South Wales, Canberra region, and parts of northern Victoria	2
Queensland	7
Tasmania, Victoria, and parts of southern New South Wales	3
Western and South Australia, the Northern Territory, New South Wales, Cocos, and Christmas Islands	8

Examples:

How to Call a Landline in Australia

Here’s how to call an Australian landline from the United States. In this case, we’re calling the Sydney landline number 12345678.

1. Dial 011. Its the exit code for the United States.
2. Dial the country code for Australia  – 61.
3. Dial 2, for Sydney’s area code and 12345678 for the phone number.

How to Call a Mobile Phone in Australia

Here’s how to make a phone call to Australia from the United States. For example: we’re dialing the Sydney phone number 12345678.

1. Dial 011, the US exit code
2. After that, dial 61, the Australian country code.
3. Dial 4. Australia’s mobile phone code
4. Lastly, dial 12345678 as the phone number.

Note: In Australia, all mobile phones have a 4-digit area code.

Make the Most of Your Call to Australia

Before calling, it’s a good idea to brush up on Australian business practices. Here are some Australian cultural practices to follow.

• In Australia, punctuality and time management are regarded very seriously. If you’re going to be late, make a call to your client at the appointed hour or give them advance notice.
• To serve your clients hassle-free, schedule appointments two weeks in advance and confirm them by phone or email a few days before the session. It fosters a sense of trust.
• Australians are quick to call each other by their first names, but you should wait until you’re invited to do so. Begin with “Mr.,” “Mrs.,” or “Ms.,” followed by the surname of the person. Direct, honest communication, as well as a good sense of humor, are also valued by Australians.
• Australians appreciate straightforward and direct along with a good sense of humor.
• While long-term ties aren’t required to begin doing business, getting to know your Australian clientele can help you create rapport.
• The corporate culture in Australia is known for being exceedingly collaborative and egalitarian. Make an effort to communicate mutual trust, respect, and decency. When bargaining, always seek for terms that are beneficial to both sides.
• Monday to Friday, business hours in Australia are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Why use VoIP for Calling Australia?

Multiple Benefits from a Single Platform

Purchasing in a VoiceRules VoIP phone is an excellent way to keep in touch with your American and foreign clients. You can make unlimited calls to your Australian contacts and 40+ other countries with VoiceRules. VoiceRules Business Phone Plans also include voice, video, and chat options on a single platform.

Single Sign-On

Each VoiceRules VoIP phone has a single sign-on function that allows your complete team to log in from any device. Your VoiceRules phone is technologically advanced while still simple to use when communicating with your virtual team and consumers. VoiceRules’ VoIP Phone Systems may be found at VoiceRules.com, where you can choose the finest choice for your company.

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