How to call Hong Kong from Australia
Dial 0011 852, then the 8-digit Hong Kong number.
How to Dial a Hong Kong Number from Australia
Hong Kong numbers have 8 digits and no area code. From Australia, dial 0011 852 before them.
Convert a Hong Kong number
Type or paste the number you were given, in any format. We show you exactly what to dial from Australia.
Dial 0011
This is the code for an international call from Australia.
Dial 852
This is the country code for Hong Kong.
Dial the 8-digit number
Hong Kong has no area codes and no 0 to drop. Dial all 8 digits.
From a mobile, you can also press + instead of 0011. For the same number, dial +852 2123 4567.
How to Call A Hong Kong Mobile from Australia
Hong Kong mobile numbers have 8 digits and usually start with 5, 6 or 9. Dial all 8 digits after 0011 852.
Landline numbers start with 2 or 3. Mobile and landline numbers are dialled the same way.
With a phone card, a Hong Kong mobile costs from 3.4c a minute and a Hong Kong landline from 4.4c a minute.
Get Cheap Calls To Hong Kong
Call Hong Kong landlines and mobiles from any Australian mobile or landline. Pick a card, pay online and get your PIN by email.
- Cards from $5
- No contract
- $0 monthly fees
- PIN by email
- 1Choose landlines or mobilesEach card has its own rate for each.
- 2Pick a cardThe list puts the cheapest card first.
- 3Pay and get your PINYour PIN is emailed after purchase.
Compare Phone Card and Mobile Plan Rates to Hong Kong
What it costs per minute to call a Hong Kong mobile at pay-as-you-go rates. A longer bar costs more.
- Fish phone card3.4c/min
- Vodafone (prepaid)4c/min
- Mabuhay Pinoy phone card5.0c/min
- ALDImobile10c/min
- amaysim10c/min
- Optus (prepaid)10c/min
- Vodafone (plan)10c/min
- TPG Mobile10c/min
- Everyday Mobile from Woolworths47c/min
- Telstra (plan)82c/min
- Optus (plan)82c/min
Show rates and fees as a table
| Provider | Rate per minute | Fee per call | 10-minute call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish phone card | 3.4c | None | 34c |
| Vodafone (prepaid) | 4c | Not stated | 40c |
| Mabuhay Pinoy phone card | 5.0c | None | 50c |
| ALDImobile | 10c | None | $1.00 |
| amaysim | 10c | None | $1.00 |
| Optus (prepaid) | 10c | Not stated | $1.00 |
| Vodafone (plan) | 10c | 28c | $1.28 |
| TPG Mobile | 10c | 35c | $1.35 |
| Everyday Mobile from Woolworths | 47c | 40c | $5.10 |
| Telstra (plan) | 82c | 40c | $8.60 |
| Optus (plan) | 82c | 35c | $8.55 |
Mobile plan prices are from each provider's website, checked 9 October 2026. Many plans also sell bundles that include Hong Kong calls. Prices can change, so check with the provider.
How to Call Hong Kong with a Phone Card
A phone card is one of the cheapest ways to call Hong Kong from any Australian mobile or landline. Your PIN is emailed after purchase.
Dial the access number
Call the card's local access number for your city.
Enter your PIN
Type the PIN from your email. A voice tells you how much credit you have.
Dial the Hong Kong number
Enter 0011 852 + the number, then press #. The voice tells you how many minutes you have.
Talk, then hang up
To call another number, press ## instead of hanging up.
Register your phone for PINless dialling and you can skip step 2 next time.
Cheapest Rates to Call Hong Kong from Australia
Our cards with no connection fee and the best mix of Hong Kong landline and mobile rates. Rates are in Australian dollars per minute from the card's local access number.
| Card | Hong Kong landline | Hong Kong mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Mabuhay Pinoy | 4.4c/min | 5.0c/min |
| Easy Calling | 4.4c/min | 6.4c/min |
| India Call | 6.1c/min | 5.1c/min |
| Hello Darling | 6.4c/min | 5.4c/min |
| Fish | 7.4c/min | 3.4c/min |
Rates can change. The card page always shows the current rate before you buy.
What a Hong Kong call costs
A 30 minute call to a Hong Kong landline costs about $1.32 on Mabuhay Pinoy. A 30 minute call to a Hong Kong mobile costs about $1.02 on Fish.
For long calls
Some cards charge a connection fee and give a lower rate. Call Anywhere costs 2.4c a minute to Hong Kong landlines and mobiles, plus 99c a call. It saves money on calls longer than about 50 minutes to a landline or 100 minutes to a mobile.
See every card for Hong Kong
Compare all our cards for Hong Kong calls, cheapest first, with prices and talk time.
Hong Kong Has No Area Codes
Every Hong Kong number has 8 digits, so you dial the same way for Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories: 0011 852, then the 8 digits.
Best Time to Call Hong Kong from Australia
Hong Kong is 2 to 3 hours behind Sydney and Melbourne, and on the same time as Perth. Hong Kong does not use daylight saving.
| Time of year | Sydney & Melbourne | Brisbane | Perth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early April to early October | Hong Kong is 2 hours behind | Hong Kong is 2 hours behind | Same time |
| Early October to early April | Hong Kong is 3 hours behind | Hong Kong is 2 hours behind | Same time |
Evening in Australia is a good time to call. At 7pm in Sydney, it is 4pm or 5pm in Hong Kong, depending on the time of year. Our rates are the same at any hour.
Call Hong Kong for a few cents a minute
No contract, no monthly fee and no app. Your PIN arrives by email.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I call a +852 number from Australia?
Dial 0011 852, then the rest of the number. If the number is written as +852 2123 4567, dial 0011 852 2123 4567. From a mobile, you can dial +852 2123 4567 as written.
What is the country code for Hong Kong?
The country code for Hong Kong is 852. From Australia, dial 0011 852, then the 8-digit number. From a mobile, you can dial +852 instead of 0011 852.
Does Hong Kong have area codes?
No. Every Hong Kong number has 8 digits. Dial 0011 852, then all 8 digits.
Is the code for Hong Kong the same as China?
No. Hong Kong uses country code 852 and mainland China uses 86. From Australia, dial 0011 852 for Hong Kong.
Why can't I call Hong Kong from Australia?
Check three things. You dialled 0011 852 at the start. You dialled the whole number with no extra 0. Your phone plan allows international calls.
How much does it cost to call Hong Kong from Australia?
On cards with no connection fee, calls to Hong Kong landlines start at 4.4c a minute and calls to Hong Kong mobiles start at 3.4c a minute. Some cards add a fee to each call. A 30 minute call to a Hong Kong landline costs about $1.32.
What is the time difference between Australia and Hong Kong?
Sydney and Melbourne are 2 to 3 hours ahead of Hong Kong, Brisbane is 2 hours ahead of Hong Kong and Perth is on the same time as Hong Kong. The gap changes with daylight saving.
Can I call other countries with the same card?
Yes. Our cards call more than 200 countries. See the cheapest rates for each one on our cheap international calls page.
