How to Dial International to Australia From U.S
Whether for personal or business matters, there may come a point in your life that you need to make an international phone call. The major difference between making an international and local phone call is the country code. This is not required for local calls and can be found online. Although Australia is across the world, it is not difficult to make a phone call from the United States because all international calls follow one format.
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Instructions
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Use an international phone card and dial the number on the back of the card. Enter the PIN code to begin calling. International phone cards can be found at most convenience and grocery stores near the checkout counter. Phone cards can also be purchased at websites like Phone Card Smile (See Resources.)
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Check whether you need to dial "9." For some businesses and institutions, dialing 9 is required to make an external phone call or fax. If you are calling a cell or home phone number you most likely do not have to dial 9. If you are calling a business, email a representative and inquire about this matter.
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Dial the country code for the U.S. This number is "011" and is required to make a call outside of the country.
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Dial the country code for Australia. This number is "61."
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Dial the city code and local phone number. Australia is divided into eight city codes which are all one digit in length.
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Tips & Warnings
Australia's time zone is 14 hours ahead of the United States' Eastern time zone.
