How to call the USA from Australia
Dial 0011 1, then the 10-digit US number.
How to Dial a US Number from Australia
US numbers have 10 digits: a 3-digit area code and a 7-digit number. From Australia, dial 0011 1 before them.
Convert a US 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 1
This is the country code for the USA. Canada uses the same code.
Dial the 10-digit number
Dial the 3-digit area code, then the 7-digit number. US numbers have no 0 to drop.
From a mobile, you can also press + instead of 0011. For the same number, dial +1 212 555 0123.
How to Call a US Mobile from Australia
US mobile numbers look the same as landline numbers. They have a 3-digit area code and a 7-digit number.
You cannot tell a US mobile from a landline by its number, so dial both the same way.
With a phone card, a US landline or mobile costs from 1.9c a minute.
How to Call a US 1-800 Number from Australia
Most US toll-free numbers do not work from Australia. They are free calls inside North America only.
Toll-free numbers start with 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 or 888. Look on the business's website for a normal number with a local area code, and dial it the usual way: 0011 1, then the 10-digit number.
Get Cheap Calls To the USA
Call US 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
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- 1Choose landlines or mobilesEach card has its own rate for each.
- 2Pick a cardThe list puts the cheapest card first.
- 3Pay and get your PINBy email, usually right away.
Compare Phone Card and Mobile Plan Rates to the USA
What it costs per minute to call a US mobile at pay-as-you-go rates. A longer bar costs more.
- Easy Calling phone card1.9c/min
- Mabuhay Pinoy phone card2.0c/min
- Vodafone (prepaid)3c/min
- TPG Mobile4c/min
- ALDImobile10c/min
- amaysim10c/min
- Optus (prepaid)10c/min
- Vodafone (plan)10c/min
- Everyday Mobile from Woolworths38c/min
- Telstra (plan)44c/min
- Optus (plan)44c/min
Show rates and fees as a table
| Provider | Rate per minute | Fee per call | 10-minute call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy Calling phone card | 1.9c | None | 19c |
| Mabuhay Pinoy phone card | 2.0c | None | 20c |
| Vodafone (prepaid) | 3c | Not stated | 30c |
| TPG Mobile | 4c | 35c | 75c |
| ALDImobile | 10c | None | $1.00 |
| amaysim | 10c | None | $1.00 |
| Optus (prepaid) | 10c | Not stated | $1.00 |
| Vodafone (plan) | 10c | 28c | $1.28 |
| Everyday Mobile from Woolworths | 38c | 40c | $4.20 |
| Telstra (plan) | 44c | 40c | $4.80 |
| Optus (plan) | 44c | 35c | $4.75 |
Mobile plan prices are from each provider's website, checked 9 October 2026. Many plans also sell bundles that include US calls. Prices can change, so check with the provider.
How to Call the USA with a Phone Card
A phone card is one of the cheapest ways to call the USA 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 US number
Enter 0011 1 + 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 the USA from Australia
Our cards with no connection fee and the best mix of US landline and mobile rates, checked on 9 October 2026. Rates are in Australian dollars per minute from the card's local access number.
| Card | US landline | US mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Easy Calling | 1.9c/min | 1.9c/min |
| Mabuhay Pinoy | 2.0c/min | 2.0c/min |
| Golden Banana | 2.4c/min | 2.4c/min |
| Super Deal | 2.4c/min | 2.5c/min |
| All Seasons | 2.5c/min | 2.5c/min |
Rates can change. The card page always shows the current rate before you buy.
What a US call costs
A 30 minute call to a US landline or mobile costs about 57c on Easy Calling.
For long calls
Some cards charge a connection fee and give a lower rate. Ring Me costs 1.4c a minute to US landlines and mobiles plus 49c a call. It saves money on calls longer than about 100 minutes.
See every card for the USA
Compare all our cards for US calls, cheapest first, with prices and talk time.
US Area Codes
Dial the area code after 0011 1. Big cities have more than one area code.
| City | Area code | You dial |
|---|---|---|
| New York (Manhattan) | 212, 332, 646, 917 | 0011 1 212 + number |
| New York (other boroughs) | 718, 347, 929, 917 | 0011 1 718 + number |
| Los Angeles | 213, 323, 310, 424, 738 | 0011 1 213 + number |
| Chicago | 312, 773, 872 | 0011 1 312 + number |
| Houston | 713, 281, 832, 346, 621 | 0011 1 713 + number |
| Phoenix | 602, 480, 623 | 0011 1 602 + number |
| Philadelphia | 215, 267, 445 | 0011 1 215 + number |
| San Antonio | 210, 726 | 0011 1 210 + number |
| San Diego | 619, 858 | 0011 1 619 + number |
| Dallas | 214, 469, 972, 945 | 0011 1 214 + number |
| San Francisco | 415, 628 | 0011 1 415 + number |
| Seattle | 206 | 0011 1 206 + number |
| Miami | 305, 786, 645 | 0011 1 305 + number |
| Boston | 617, 857 | 0011 1 617 + number |
| Las Vegas | 702, 725 | 0011 1 702 + number |
| Washington DC | 202, 771 | 0011 1 202 + number |
Every US number has an area code, landline or mobile. Dial all 10 digits.
Best Time to Call the USA from Australia
The USA is 12 to 16 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 | USA is 14 hours behind | USA is 14 hours behind | USA is 12 hours behind |
| Early October to late October | USA is 15 hours behind | USA is 14 hours behind | USA is 12 hours behind |
| Early November to early March | USA is 16 hours behind | USA is 15 hours behind | USA is 13 hours behind |
| Early March to early April | USA is 15 hours behind | USA is 14 hours behind | USA is 12 hours behind |
These times are for New York. Chicago is 1 hour behind New York, Denver is 2 hours behind and Los Angeles is 3 hours behind.
Morning in Australia is the best time to call. At 8am in Sydney, it is between 4pm and 6pm the day before in New York, 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 +1 number from Australia?
Dial 0011 1, then the rest of the number. If the number is written as +1 212 555 0123, dial 0011 1 212 555 0123. From a mobile, you can dial +1 212 555 0123 as written.
What is the country code for the USA?
The country code for the USA is 1. From Australia, dial 0011 1, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, you can dial +1 instead of 0011 1.
Is the code for Canada the same as the USA?
Yes. The USA and Canada both use country code 1. Dial 0011 1, then the 10-digit number, for either country.
How do I call a US mobile from Australia?
Dial it the same way as a landline: 0011 1, then the 3-digit area code and the 7-digit number. For example, (917) 555-0145 becomes 0011 1 917 555 0145.
Why can't I call the USA from Australia?
Check three things. You dialled 0011 1 at the start. You dialled the whole number with no extra 0. Your phone plan allows international calls. US toll-free numbers usually cannot be called from overseas.
How much does it cost to call the USA from Australia?
On cards with no connection fee, calls to US landlines and mobiles start at 1.9c a minute. Some cards add a fee to each call. A 30 minute call to a US landline costs about 57c.
What is the time difference between Australia and the USA?
Sydney and Melbourne are 14 to 16 hours ahead of the USA, Brisbane is 14 to 15 hours ahead of the USA and Perth is 12 to 13 hours ahead of the USA. 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.
