61 is which country code

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The country code +61 is assigned to **Australia** in the international telephone numbering system. When dialing a phone number from outside Australia, the country code +61 is used to connect to Australian phone numbers. This international dialing code is essential for communication between countries, allowing individuals and businesses to contact people in Australia from anywhere in the world.

An Australian phone number follows a specific format, and the +61 country code is only the first part of the complete number. Australian phone numbers generally consist of:
- **Country Code:** +61
- **Area Code:** For landlines Mexico Phone Number List   Australia is divided into geographic zones, each with its own area code.
- **Local Subscriber Number:** The remaining digits after the area code.

The general format for an Australian phone number would be: **+61 X XXXX XXXX** for landlines or **+61 4XX XXX XXX** for mobile numbers.



Australian landline numbers are divided into geographic regions, each with its own area code. When dialing a landline number from abroad, the country code +61 is followed by the area code without the leading "0" and the local number.

Here are the area codes for different parts of Australia:
- **02**: New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory (Canberra), and parts of Victoria.
- **03**: Victoria and Tasmania.
- **07**: Queensland .
- **08**: Western Australia, South Australia, Northern Territory.

For example, if you are calling a number in Sydney, the number would be dialed as **+61 2 XXXX XXXX** (dropping the initial "0 " from the area code).

Mobile phone numbers in Australia begin with the prefix **04**. However, when dialing from abroad, the international format drops the leading zero, so the number would begin with +61 4. A typical Australian mobile number would be dialed internationally as **+61 4XX XXX XXX**.

For instance, if the local mobile number is 0412 345 678, it would be dialed from outside Australia as **+61 412 345 678**.

To dial into Australia from another country, the following steps are required:
1. **International Access Code**: First, dial your country's international access code. This varies by country but is often "00" or "+" on mobile devices.
2. **Country Code for Australia**: Dial +61.
3. **Area Code or Mobile Prefix** : If calling a landline, dial the area code without the leading zero. If calling a mobile, dial the mobile number without the leading zero.
4. **Subscriber Number**: Dial the remaining digits of the local or mobile number.

For example, if you're calling a Sydney landline from the United States, you would dial **011** (US exit code) + **61** (Australia country code) + **2** (area code for Sydney ) + local number.


Australia has a highly developed telecommunications infrastructure, with several key players providing landline, mobile, and internet services. The main providers include:
- **Telstra**: The largest and oldest telecommunications company in Australia, offering landline, mobile, and internet services.
- **Optus**: Another major telecom provider offering mobile and internet services across the country.
- **Vodafone**: A global telecom company that provides mobile services in Australia.

Mobile phone usage in Australia is widespread, with millions of subscribers using smartphones for voice calls, messaging, and internet access. In rural areas, satellite phones or long-distance landline calls are more common, as the population is more sparsely distributed.


Australia spans several time zones, so when calling from abroad, it's important to consider the local time in the specific region you are contacting. Australia has multiple time zones,including:
- **Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)**: UTC +10
- **Australian Central Standard Time (ACST)**: UTC +9:30
- **Australian Western Standard Time (AWST)**: UTC +8

Additionally, some states in Australia observe daylight saving time, so the time difference may vary throughout the year.


The +61 country code is the key to connecting with Australia via telephone. Whether for personal or business reasons, dialing +61 followed by the appropriate area or mobile code and the subscriber number ensures that you can reach anyone in Australia. With its advanced telecommunications network, Australia is well-connected both domestically and internationally, and the +61 code is recognized worldwide as the gateway to this vast and diverse country .