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How To Call Hong Kong From Australia

Quick Reference Summary

To call Hong Kong from Australia:

0011 + 852 + 8-Digit Local Number

Examples:

  • For Hong Kong landline: 0011 + 852 + 2XXX XXXX
  • For Hong Kong mobile phone: 0011 + 852 + 9XXX XXXX

When it’s 12 PM (noon) in Sydney, it’s 10 AM in Hong Kong (2 hours behind).

How to Call a Landline in Hong Kong

Calling a Hong Kong landline from Australia is straightforward:

  1. Dial Australia’s international exit code: 0011
  2. Dial Hong Kong’s country code: 852
  3. Dial the 8-digit local phone number

For example, if you’re calling a Hong Kong business number 2123 4567, you would dial 0011 852 2123 4567 from Australia.

Unlike many countries, Hong Kong doesn’t use area codes. All phone numbers are 8 digits long, making the dialing process simpler.

How to Call a Mobile in Hong Kong

Calling a Hong Kong mobile phone follows the exact same pattern as calling a landline:

  1. Dial Australia’s international exit code: 0011
  2. Dial Hong Kong’s country code: 852
  3. Dial the 8-digit mobile number

For example, if the Hong Kong mobile number is 9123 4567, you would dial 0011 852 9123 4567 from Australia.

Hong Kong mobile numbers typically start with 5, 6, 9, or occasionally 4 or 7, while landlines usually start with 2 or 3. This makes it easy to identify whether you’re calling a mobile or fixed line.

Hong Kong Number Structure

Hong Kong’s telecommunications system uses a simple, uniform 8-digit numbering plan:

Landline Numbers

All landline numbers in Hong Kong are 8 digits and typically begin with:

  • 2: Hong Kong Island and some parts of Kowloon
  • 3: Newer number series for the entire territory

Mobile Numbers

All mobile numbers in Hong Kong are 8 digits and begin with:

  • 5: Mobile numbers (major carriers)
  • 6: Mobile numbers (major carriers)
  • 9: Mobile numbers (older series, still widely used)
  • 4, 7: Some mobile and special services

Special Service Numbers

Hong Kong also has special service numbers:

  • 1800: Toll-free numbers
  • 800: Toll-free numbers
  • 900: Premium services
  • 999: Emergency services

Time Zone

Hong Kong follows Hong Kong Time (HKT), which is UTC+8. The time difference with Australia depends on which part of Australia you’re calling from and whether daylight saving time is in effect:

  • Eastern Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane): Hong Kong is 2-3 hours behind
  • Central Australia (Adelaide, Darwin): Hong Kong is 1.5-2.5 hours behind
  • Western Australia (Perth): Hong Kong is in the same time zone

Hong Kong does not observe daylight saving time, so the time difference will change by an hour when parts of Australia shift to daylight saving time.

Special Number Considerations

Toll-Free Numbers

If you’re trying to call a toll-free number in Hong Kong (starting with 1800 or 800), it generally cannot be reached from outside the country.

Emergency Services

Hong Kong’s emergency number is 999. This cannot be dialed from outside Hong Kong.

Best Time to Call

Due to the small time difference between Australia and Hong Kong, finding a suitable calling time is relatively easy:

  • Morning in Australia (8 AM – 12 PM): Morning in Hong Kong (6 AM – 10 AM)
  • Afternoon in Australia (1 PM – 5 PM): Late morning to afternoon in Hong Kong (11 AM – 3 PM)
  • Evening in Australia (7 PM – 10 PM): Late afternoon to evening in Hong Kong (5 PM – 8 PM)

Hong Kong’s business culture typically follows a Monday to Friday workweek, with business hours generally from 9 AM to 6 PM. Some businesses may also operate on Saturday mornings.

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