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Quick Reference Summary
To call the UK from Australia:
0011 + 44 + Area Code (without the 0) + Local Number
Examples:
- For London landline: 0011 + 44 + 20 + XXXX XXXX
- For UK mobile phone: 0011 + 44 + 78XX + XXX XXX
When it’s 12 PM (noon) in Sydney, it’s 3 AM in London (9 hours behind).
How to Call a Landline in the UK
Calling a UK landline from Australia is simple once you know the right steps:
- Dial Australia’s exit code: 0011
- Dial the UK’s country code: 44
- Dial the area code (without the first 0)
- Dial the local phone number
For example, if you’re calling a London number written as (020) 1234 5678, you would dial 0011 44 20 1234 5678 from Australia.
The most important thing to remember is to drop the leading zero from the UK area code. UK locals dial the zero when making domestic calls, but from Australia, you skip it.
How to Call a Mobile in the UK
Calling a UK mobile phone follows a similar pattern:
- Dial Australia’s exit code: 0011
- Dial the UK’s country code: 44
- Dial the mobile prefix (without the first 0)
- Dial the rest of the mobile number
For example, if the UK mobile number is 07891 234567, you would dial 0011 44 7891 234567 from Australia.
UK mobile numbers always start with 07 when dialed within the UK, but from Australia, you drop the zero and dial 7 after the country code.
Area Codes
The UK uses many area codes across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Here’s a comprehensive list:
Major Cities
| City | Area Code (drop the 0 when calling from Australia) |
|---|---|
| London | 020 |
| Birmingham | 0121 |
| Manchester | 0161 |
| Glasgow | 0141 |
| Edinburgh | 0131 |
| Liverpool | 0151 |
| Belfast | 028 |
| Cardiff | 029 |
| Leeds | 0113 |
| Sheffield | 0114 |
| Nottingham | 0115 |
| Bristol | 0117 |
| Leicester | 0116 |
| Newcastle | 0191 |
| Bradford | 01274 |
| Coventry | 024 |
| Aberdeen | 01224 |
| Brighton | 01273 |
| Plymouth | 01752 |
| Swansea | 01792 |
| Southampton | 023 |
| Reading | 0118 |
| Derby | 01332 |
| Stoke-on-Trent | 01782 |
England – Regional Codes
| Region/Town | Area Code |
|---|---|
| Bath | 01225 |
| Bedford | 01234 |
| Bournemouth | 01202 |
| Blackburn | 01254 |
| Blackpool | 01253 |
| Bolton | 01204 |
| Cambridge | 01223 |
| Carlisle | 01228 |
| Chester | 01244 |
| Colchester | 01206 |
| Darlington | 01325 |
| Doncaster | 01302 |
| Exeter | 01392 |
| Gloucester | 01452 |
| Grimsby | 01472 |
| Guildford | 01483 |
| Harrogate | 01423 |
| Huddersfield | 01484 |
| Hull | 01482 |
| Ipswich | 01473 |
| Lincoln | 01522 |
| Luton | 01582 |
| Maidstone | 01622 |
| Milton Keynes | 01908 |
| Norwich | 01603 |
| Northampton | 01604 |
| Oxford | 01865 |
| Peterborough | 01733 |
| Preston | 01772 |
| Rotherham | 01709 |
| Shrewsbury | 01743 |
| Slough | 01753 |
| Southend | 01702 |
| Sunderland | 0191 |
| Telford | 01952 |
| Wakefield | 01924 |
| Warrington | 01925 |
| Watford | 01923 |
| Wolverhampton | 01902 |
| Worcester | 01905 |
| York | 01904 |
Scotland
| Region/Town | Area Code |
|---|---|
| Dundee | 01382 |
| Inverness | 01463 |
| Perth | 01738 |
| Dumfries | 01387 |
| Kilmarnock | 01563 |
| Ayr | 01292 |
| Paisley | 0141 |
| Falkirk | 01324 |
| Motherwell | 01698 |
| Galashiels | 01896 |
Wales
| Region/Town | Area Code |
|---|---|
| Newport | 01633 |
| Wrexham | 01978 |
| Llandudno | 01492 |
| Aberystwyth | 01970 |
| Bangor | 01248 |
| Carmarthen | 01267 |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 01685 |
| Rhyl | 01745 |
Northern Ireland
| Region/Town | Area Code |
|---|---|
| Belfast | 028 |
| Derry/Londonderry | 028 |
| Ballymena | 028 |
| Newry | 028 |
| Omagh | 028 |
| Enniskillen | 028 |
UK Mobile Prefixes
UK mobile numbers start with these prefixes (remember to drop the 0 when calling from Australia):
- 07xxx (common ranges include):
- 0751x, 0752x, 0753x, 0754x, 0755x, 0756x, 0757x, 0758x, 0759x
- 0771x, 0772x, 0773x, 0774x, 0775x, 0776x, 0777x, 0778x, 0779x
- 0781x, 0782x, 0783x, 0784x, 0785x, 0786x, 0787x, 0788x, 0789x
- 0791x, 0792x, 0793x, 0794x, 0795x, 0796x, 0797x, 0798x, 0799x
Special Number Prefixes
| Type | Prefix |
|---|---|
| Toll Free | 0800, 0808 |
| Local Rate | 0845 |
| National Rate | 0870 |
| Premium Rate | 0900, 0901, 0906 |
Time Zone
The UK is typically 9-11 hours behind Australia, depending on the time of year and which part of Australia you’re in:
- Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane: UK is 9-11 hours behind
- Perth: UK is 7-8 hours behind
During the northern hemisphere winter:
- When it’s 8:00 PM in Sydney, it’s 9:00 AM in London
- When it’s 6:00 PM in Perth, it’s 10:00 AM in London
Remember that both Australia and the UK observe daylight saving time, but in opposite seasons, so the time difference changes throughout the year.
Best Time to Call
Because of the significant time difference, finding the best time to call the UK requires some planning:
- Early morning in Australia (7:00 AM – 9:00 AM): Evening in the UK (10:00 PM – 12:00 AM)
- Evening in Australia (5:00 PM – 9:00 PM): Morning in the UK (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
- Late evening in Australia (9:00 PM – 11:00 PM): Midday in the UK (12:00 PM – 2:00 PM)
The most convenient time for both parties is usually early evening in Australia, which is morning in the UK. This works well for both personal and business calls.
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