How to call the UK from Australia
Dial 0011 44, then the UK number without its first 0.
How to Dial a UK Number from Australia
Every UK number starts with 0 when it is written in the UK. From Australia, you replace that 0 with 0011 44.
Convert a UK 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 44
This is the country code for the United Kingdom. It covers England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Dial the number without its first 0
Drop the 0 from the start of the area code or mobile number, then dial the rest.
From a mobile, you can also press + instead of 0011. For the same London number, dial +44 20 7946 0123.
How to Call a UK Mobile from Australia
UK mobile numbers start with 07. Drop the 0 and dial the rest after 0011 44.
Calls to UK mobiles cost more than calls to UK landlines. With a phone card, a UK mobile costs from 9.8c a minute and a UK landline from 3.2c a minute.
How to Call the UK with a Phone Card
A phone card is the cheapest way to call the UK from any Australian mobile or landline. We email you a PIN and the access numbers as soon as you pay.
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 UK number
Enter 0011 44 + the number without its first 0, 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 the UK from Australia
The lowest UK rates on our cards with no connection fee, checked on 7 October 2026. Rates are in Australian dollars per minute from the card's local access number.
| Card | UK landline | UK mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Super Deal | 3.2c/min | 9.8c/min |
| East Star | 3.4c/min | 24.4c/min |
| Easy Calling | 3.9c/min | 25.4c/min |
| India Call | 5.6c/min | 16.4c/min |
| Hello World | 4.2c/min | 19.9c/min |
Rates can change. The card page always shows the current rate before you buy.
What a UK call costs
A 20 minute call to a UK landline costs about 64c on Super Deal. A 30 minute call to a UK mobile costs about $2.94.
For very long calls
Some cards charge a connection fee and give a lower rate. Call Anywhere costs 2.4c a minute to UK landlines plus 99c a call, and Mr Calls costs 8.8c a minute to UK mobiles plus 89c a call. They only save money on calls longer than about 2 hours to a landline or 90 minutes to a mobile.
See every card for the UK
Compare all our cards for UK calls, cheapest first, with prices and talk time.
UK Area Codes
Dial these after 0011 44. They are shown without the first 0.
| City | Area code | You dial |
|---|---|---|
| London | 20 | 0011 44 20 + number |
| Birmingham | 121 | 0011 44 121 + number |
| Manchester | 161 | 0011 44 161 + number |
| Liverpool | 151 | 0011 44 151 + number |
| Leeds | 113 | 0011 44 113 + number |
| Sheffield | 114 | 0011 44 114 + number |
| Bristol | 117 | 0011 44 117 + number |
| Newcastle | 191 | 0011 44 191 + number |
| Edinburgh | 131 | 0011 44 131 + number |
| Glasgow | 141 | 0011 44 141 + number |
| Cardiff | 29 | 0011 44 29 + number |
| Belfast | 28 | 0011 44 28 + number |
Mobile numbers have no area code. Dial 0011 44, then the mobile number without its first 0.
Best Time to Call the UK from Australia
The UK is 7 to 11 hours behind Australia. The gap changes during the year because both countries move their clocks for daylight saving.
| Time of year | Sydney & Melbourne | Brisbane | Perth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early April to early October | 9 hours ahead | 9 hours ahead | 7 hours ahead |
| Early October to late October | 10 hours ahead | 9 hours ahead | 7 hours ahead |
| Late October to late March | 11 hours ahead | 10 hours ahead | 8 hours ahead |
| Late March to early April | 10 hours ahead | 9 hours ahead | 7 hours ahead |
Early evening in Australia is a good time to call. At 7pm in Sydney, it is between 8am and 10am in the UK, depending on the time of year. Our rates are the same at any hour.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I call a +44 number from Australia?
Dial 0011 44, then the rest of the number. If the number is written as +44 20 7946 0123, dial 0011 44 20 7946 0123. From a mobile, you can dial +44 20 7946 0123 as written.
Is the UK phone code +44 or 0044?
The UK country code is 44. From Australia, dial 0011 44 or +44. The 0044 form is used from the UK and Europe and does not work from an Australian phone.
Do I drop the 0 when I call the UK from Australia?
Yes. UK numbers start with 0 when written in the UK. Leave out that 0 after 0011 44. For example, the London number 020 7946 0123 becomes 0011 44 20 7946 0123.
Why can't I call the UK from Australia?
Check three things. You dialled 0011 44 at the start. You left out the first 0 of the UK number. Your phone plan allows international calls. UK freephone numbers that start with 0800 often cannot be called from overseas.
How much does it cost to call the UK from Australia?
On cards with no connection fee, calls to UK landlines start at 3.2c a minute and calls to UK mobiles start at 9.8c a minute. Some cards add a fee to each call. A 20 minute call to a UK landline costs about 64c.
What is the time difference between Australia and the UK?
Sydney and Melbourne are 9 to 11 hours ahead of the UK, Brisbane is 9 to 10 hours ahead and Perth is 7 to 8 hours ahead. The gap changes with daylight saving in both countries.
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.
