Call Australia from United Kingdom
Affordable calls from United Kingdom to Australia. No app needed.
Mobile
$0.12
per minute
Landline
$0.09
per minute
Same rate whether you call from United Kingdom or anywhere else
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Best Way to Call Australia from United Kingdom
Browser-Based (Callana)
Call directly from your browser at web.callana.app. No app download, no SIM card needed. Works from any country.
VoIP / Internet Calling
Use a VoIP service over WiFi or mobile data. Best for regular international callers who make frequent calls to Australia.
Traditional Carrier
Dial 00 + 61 + local number from your United Kingdom phone. Rates vary by carrier and plan.
How to call Australia
Call with Callana
Enter the number with the country code. No exit codes or international prefixes needed.
From a regular phone
Dial your country's exit code, then the country code +61, then the local number.
Area codes for major cities
Sydney
+61-2
Melbourne
+61-3
Brisbane
+61-7
Perth
+61-8
Adelaide
+61-8
Common Issues When Calling Australia
Dialing CodeDrop the leading 0 from Australian mobile numbers
Drop the leading 0 from Australian mobile numbers
Australian mobile numbers start with 04 domestically (e.g. 04XX-XXX-XXX). When calling from abroad, drop the 0: dial +61 4XX-XXX-XXX. Numbers after +61 are 9 digits.
RoutingLandline area codes vary by state
Landline area codes vary by state
Australian landlines use area codes: NSW/ACT (02), VIC/TAS (03), QLD (07), SA/WA/NT (08). When dialing internationally, drop the 0: +61 2 XXXX-XXXX for Sydney.
Routing1300 and 1800 numbers are domestic only
1300 and 1800 numbers are domestic only
Australian 1300 (local rate) and 1800 (toll-free) numbers cannot be dialed from overseas. You need the direct geographic or mobile number instead.
Calling Australia from United Kingdom
Time difference
Australia (Sydney) is 11 hours ahead of UK time
Best time to call
Early morning UK (7-9 AM GMT) = evening Australia (6-8 PM AEDT)
Popular cities called
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide
Peak calling seasons
Christmas, Australia Day (Jan 26), ANZAC Day (Apr 25)
Calling tips
Many UK families have relatives who emigrated to Australia. Christmas falls in Australian summer, so calling traditions differ.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to call Australia from United Kingdom?
With Callana, calls from United Kingdom to Australia cost $0.12/min to mobile phones and $0.09/min to landlines. No subscription required — just pay as you go.
What time should I call Australia from United Kingdom?
Early morning UK (7-9 AM GMT) = evening Australia (6-8 PM AEDT). Australia (Sydney) is 11 hours ahead of UK time. Callana is available 24/7 so you can call anytime.
How do I call Australia from United Kingdom?
The easiest way is to use Callana in your browser — just enter the Australia number and we connect you instantly. From a regular phone in United Kingdom, dial 00 + 61 + the local number.
Do I need a special app to call Australia?
No. Callana works directly in your browser — no app download needed. Just open web.callana.app, add credit, and start calling Australia from United Kingdom immediately.
What is the best way to call Australia from United Kingdom?
The easiest way is to use Callana's browser-based calling — no app needed, just open web.callana.app and dial. For traditional calling from United Kingdom, dial 00 then +61 followed by the local number. Callana offers the same low rates regardless of where you call from.
Why is my call to Australia not connecting?
Common issues when calling Australia include using the wrong country code format and incorrect digit count. Make sure you're dialing the full international number with the correct country code. If using Callana, enter the number without any exit codes — we handle the routing automatically.
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