Calling Australia from NZ: 61 Country Code and How to Dial
Australia's country code is 61, also called its dialling code or calling code. Here is how to dial it from New Zealand, and the cheapest way to make the call.
On a mobile you can type + in place of 00, so +61 412 345 678 works too.
How Much Does It Cost to Call Australia from NZ?
With our phone cards, calls to Australian landlines start at 1.5¢ a minute and calls to mobiles at 13.4¢ a minute. Every card calls both. Pick the one that fits who you call.
- 5.4¢/min to landlines
- No connection fee
- Billed per minute
- NZ$10 = 1 h 14 min to mobiles
- 21¢/min to mobiles
- No connection fee
- Billed in 2-minute blocks
- NZ$10 = 4 h 9 min to landlines
- 20.4¢/min to mobiles
- 49¢ connection fee a call
- Billed in 3-minute blocks
- NZ$10 = 10 h 34 min to landlines
Rocket or Tiki Talk? Rocket's 49¢ fee pays off once a landline call lasts about 21 minutes or more. For shorter calls, Tiki Talk costs less.
Compare all four cards side by side
| Card | To landlines | To mobiles | Connection fee | Billed in | NZ$10 buys (landline) | NZ$10 buys (mobile) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky | 5.4¢/min | 13.4¢/min | None | 1 min | 3 h 5 min | 1 h 14 min |
| Tiki Talk | 4¢/min | 21¢/min | None | 2 min | 4 h 9 min | 46 min |
| Rocket | 1.5¢/min | 20.4¢/min | 49¢ a call | 3 min | 10 h 34 min | 46 min |
| Chips | 4¢/min | 14.4¢/min | 89¢ a call | 3 min | 3 h 46 min | 1 h 1 min |
Rates are in NZ dollars, 24 hours a day. Talk time for Rocket and Chips is from their rate pages and assumes one call, with one connection fee. Rates to Australian mobiles | Rates to Australian landlines
Call Australia with an NZ Phone Card
Our cards are digital. Buy online and we email your PIN and access numbers. No app, no new SIM, no contract, and it works from a landline or a mobile.
- Call your local access numberWe have numbers in 16 NZ cities and towns, from Whangarei to Dunedin. Your email lists them all.
- Enter your PINIt is in the same email.
- Dial the Australian number, then #00 61 + number without the first 0. Example: 00 61 412 345 678 #
Making another call? Wait for the other person to hang up, press ## and dial the next number.
Which NZ cities have an access number?
Auckland, Blenheim, Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton, Nelson, New Plymouth, Napier and Hastings, Palmerston North, Queenstown, Rotorua, Ruatoria, Tauranga, Wanganui, Wellington and Whangarei. If your town is not listed, use the nearest one. Your provider may charge for that call.
Check the Time Difference Before You Call
Australia is behind New Zealand. Here is the time right now.
Time difference by state, summer and winter
The gap changes with daylight saving, because Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia do not change their clocks.
| State | NZ winter (April to September) | NZ summer (October to early April) |
|---|---|---|
| NSW, ACT, Victoria, Tasmania | 2 hours behind | 2 hours behind |
| Queensland | 2 hours behind | 3 hours behind |
| South Australia | 2.5 hours behind | 2.5 hours behind |
| Northern Territory | 2.5 hours behind | 3.5 hours behind |
| Western Australia | 4 hours behind | 5 hours behind |
For about one week each year, from the last Sunday in September to the first Sunday in October, NZ is on summer time and Australia is not yet. Sydney and Melbourne are then 3 hours behind.
Australian Area Codes
Drop the 0 from the area code when you dial from NZ.
| Area code | Dial from NZ | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 02 | 00 61 2 | New South Wales and ACT: Sydney, Canberra |
| 03 | 00 61 3 | Victoria and Tasmania: Melbourne, Hobart |
| 04 | 00 61 4 | Mobile phones, Australia-wide |
| 07 | 00 61 7 | Queensland: Brisbane, Gold Coast |
| 08 | 00 61 8 | WA, SA and NT: Perth, Adelaide, Darwin |
Questions About Calling Australia
How do I call an Australian landline from NZ?
Dial 00 + 61 + the area code without its 0 + the 8-digit number. A Sydney number (02) 9123 4567 becomes 00 61 2 9123 4567. 00 is New Zealand's exit code, and 61 is Australia's country code.
How do I call an Australian mobile from NZ?
Australian mobiles start with 04. Drop the 0 and dial 00 61 + the rest. 0412 345 678 becomes 00 61 412 345 678.
What does +61 mean in a phone number?
+61 is Australia's country code, and it takes the place of the first 0. 0412 345 678 and +61 412 345 678 are the same number. From an NZ landline, dial 0061 where the number shows +61.
Is +61 New Zealand or Australia?
+61 is Australia. New Zealand is +64.
Is +61 a mobile number?
+61 4 is an Australian mobile. +61 2, +61 3, +61 7 and +61 8 are landlines. +61 7 is Queensland, and +61 2 is New South Wales or the ACT.
Can I call Australia for free?
Calling apps make free calls when both people have the same app and a data or Wi-Fi connection. They cannot reach a landline, and the call drops if either connection is weak. Some NZ mobile plans also include minutes to Australia, so check your plan. A phone card reaches any Australian landline or mobile from a normal phone, without internet at either end.
How do I call NZ from Australia?
From Australia, dial 0011 + 64 + the NZ area code without its 0 + the number. An Auckland number (09) 123 4567 becomes 0011 64 9 123 4567.
Am I locked into a contract?
No. Our service is 100% prepaid. Add more talk time when you need it.
Are your cards rechargeable?
Yes. You can keep the same card and PIN for years. Recharge it online whenever you need more talk time.
Do your cards expire?
A card expires 6 months after its first use or last recharge. You do not lose the credit. Top it up with NZ$10 or more and your old balance carries over.
Does it cost more if I call from my cell phone?
We do not charge extra for calls from a cell phone. Your own provider may charge for the call to the access number, so check your plan. Many NZ plans include free calls to local numbers.
Is this a physical calling card?
No. We email your PIN, the access numbers and the dialling steps after you buy.
Do I need to download an app or change my SIM?
No. Call the access number, enter your PIN, then dial the Australian number.
Can I use my phone card within Australia?
Yes, you can.
Can I call other countries with this card?
Yes. Every card calls more than 200 countries.
Have more questions? Call our support team on (09) 886 9903 or contact us.
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