Cheap Calls to Australia
From $0.05/min
Call Australian landlines for just $0.05/min. Mobiles are $0.15/min. Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane — anywhere in Australia, one low rate.
Your parents retired to Queensland. Your mate moved to Sydney for work. And your UK carrier wants £1.50/min just to say hello. With GlobCall, a 30-minute call to an Australian landline costs just $1.50 — not £45. No app needed on their end. Works from any browser.
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Australia
Landline rate
$0.05/min
Mobile rate
$0.15/min
Common greeting
G'day / Hello
Common goodbye
Cheers / See ya
How far does your credit go?
100 min
33 min
200 min
66 min
400 min
133 min
1000 min
333 min
Credits never expire • Add more anytime from $5
Pro tip: Australian landlines (02, 03, 07, 08 numbers) are just $0.05/min — that's 16+ hours of talk time for $50. Great for long family catch-ups.
How Much Does It Cost to Call Australia?
Calling Australia from the UK typically costs £0.30–1.50/min with standard carriers. From the US, it's $1.00–2.50/min. GlobCall cuts that to $0.05/min for landlines — that's over 90% cheaper, whether you're calling Sydney, Melbourne, or a farm in rural Queensland.
| Calling from | Typical carrier | Carrier rate | GlobCall (landline) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 UK | BT / Vodafone | £0.30–1.50/min | $0.05/min |
| 🇺🇸 USA | AT&T / Verizon | $1.00–2.50/min | $0.05/min |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | Spark / Vodafone | NZD 0.50–2.00/min | $0.05/min |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | Singtel / StarHub | SGD 0.40–1.50/min | $0.05/min |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | PCCW / 3HK | HKD 3.00–12.00/min | $0.05/min |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | Bell / Rogers | CAD 0.80–2.00/min | $0.05/min |
Carrier rates shown are standard pay-per-use without international add-ons (as of early 2026). Mobile rates with GlobCall are $0.15/min.
BT (UK)
£3–15
10 min to Australia
AT&T (USA)
$10–25
10 min to Australia
GlobCall (landline)
$0.50
Same 10 min call
A weekly 30-minute call to Australia costs £780–2,340/year with a UK carrier. With GlobCall, the same calls to a landline cost just $78/year (about £62). That's the difference between quick check-ins and proper conversations. See all rates →
How to Call Australia from Your Browser
No calling card, no carrier add-on, no Skype — it's been discontinued. Five steps, under a minute.
Go to GlobCall.com and sign in
Or create a free account — takes 30 seconds with just an email.
Select Australia 🇦🇺 from the dropdown
The country code +61 is added automatically.
Enter the phone number
Drop the leading 0. For Sydney (02) 1234 5678, enter 2 1234 5678. For mobile 0412 345 678, enter 412 345 678.
See the per-minute rate displayed
You know exactly what you'll pay before the call connects — $0.05/min for landlines, $0.15/min for mobiles.
Click Call — connected in seconds
The call routes over your internet connection to any Australian phone number.
Australian phone number formats
- Landlines: Area code + 8 digits (e.g., 02 1234 5678 for Sydney)
- Mobiles: 10 digits starting with 04 (e.g., 0412 345 678)
- On GlobCall: Drop the leading 0, enter the rest — we add +61
Australian area codes
See 02, 03, 07, or 08? That's a landline — $0.05/min. Numbers starting with 04 are mobiles — $0.15/min.
Why GlobCall for Calls to Australia
WhatsApp can't call Australian landlines — only other WhatsApp users. And calling cards charge connection fees that eat into your credit. Here's why GlobCall is the better option for Australia.
Landlines are incredibly cheap
Australian landlines are just $0.05/min. That's 200 minutes for $10, or over 3 hours of talk time. Perfect for long family catch-ups.
Most Aussie homes have landlines
Unlike some countries where mobiles dominate, many Australian households — especially older Aussies — still have landlines. And they're 67% cheaper to call.
Same rate from anywhere
Whether you're in London, Los Angeles, Singapore, or Auckland — the rate to Australia stays the same. No location-based surcharges.
Time zone helper
Australia spans three time zones. We show you the local time before you call, so you don't ring at 3 AM Sydney time by mistake.
Business-friendly
Calling Australian clients, suppliers, or partners? GlobCall connects to any Australian number — offices, mobiles, or home phones.
Reach the whole family
One account works on multiple devices. Your whole household can use the same credit to call Australia.
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Who Calls Australia?
Australia is a nation of immigrants and emigrants. Over a million Brits have moved there. Half a million Aussies live in the UK. Add business ties across Asia-Pacific, and you've got millions of people calling Australia every day.
~500,000+
Aussies in London alone. The UK-Australia corridor is one of the busiest for international calls. Parents, partners, friends — the 10-hour time difference makes calls tricky but necessary.
~650,000+
Kiwis in Australia, Aussies in NZ. The trans-Tasman connection is one of the strongest migration corridors in the world.
~200,000+
Americans in Australia, Australians in the US. Business ties in tech, entertainment, and finance. Expats staying connected with family.
~1.2M+
Largest overseas-born population in Australia. Family ties run deep — regular calls home to parents and grandparents.
~700,000+
Fast-growing community in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth. Students, professionals, and families maintaining strong ties.
Business hub
Close economic ties. Many Australian companies have Singapore offices and vice versa. Regular business calls.
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Good to know before you call
Australia has excellent phone infrastructure. The major carriers are Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone. Coverage is near-universal in cities, though remote areas (the Outback) may have limited mobile signal — landlines are more reliable there.
When to call
Australia has three time zones: AEST (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane), ACST (Adelaide, Darwin), and AWST (Perth). Most people are in AEST. Best window from UK: early morning catches evening in Australia.
Country code
+61
GlobCall adds it for you
Emergency (Australia)
All emergencies 000 (triple zero)
Common reasons people call Australia
- Family: The UK-Australia route is massive. Parents who stayed in the UK, kids who emigrated, grandparents who can't figure out video calls — a regular phone call is often easier.
- Business: Australia is a major economy with strong ties to Asia, UK, and US. Mining, tech, finance, and tourism generate constant business calls.
- Immigration matters: Coordinating with lawyers, agents, or government departments about visas and residency. Phone calls are often required for verification.
- Property: Many expats own property in Australia. Coordinating with agents, tenants, or property managers requires regular calls.
- Healthcare: Arranging appointments, coordinating care for elderly parents, or dealing with Medicare and health funds.
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Ready to call Australia?
Open the site, pick Australia, enter the number. $0.05/min to landlines, $0.15/min to mobiles. Your first call is on us.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the cheapest way to call Australia from the UK or USA?
A browser-based VoIP service like GlobCall. UK carriers charge £0.30–1.50/min for calls to Australia. US carriers charge $1.00–2.50/min. GlobCall is $0.05/min to Australian landlines, $0.15/min to mobiles — no monthly fee, no contract.
Should I call an Australian landline or mobile?
Landlines are 67% cheaper ($0.05/min vs $0.15/min). Many Australian homes and all businesses have landlines. If you're calling someone at home or an office, try the landline first — numbers starting with 02, 03, 07, or 08 are landlines.
What is the country code for Australia?
+61. For landlines, that's +61 followed by the area code (without the 0) and local number. Example: Sydney (02) 1234 5678 becomes +61 2 1234 5678. For mobiles, +61 followed by 9 digits (drop the leading 0). GlobCall adds the +61 automatically.
How do I call an Australian mobile number?
Australian mobiles are 10 digits starting with 04 (e.g., 0412 345 678). Drop the leading 0 when dialing internationally. On GlobCall: select Australia, enter 9 digits without the 0 (e.g., 412 345 678), and we handle the +61.
What time should I call Australia?
Australia has three time zones. Sydney/Melbourne (AEST) is UTC+10 — that's 10 hours ahead of UK, 15 hours ahead of US East Coast. Perth (AWST) is UTC+8. Best window from UK: 7–9 AM UK time catches Australia in the evening.
Can I call Australia for free?
WhatsApp and FaceTime work if both people have the app and good internet. But for landlines, businesses, or anyone without the app, you need a service that connects to the real phone network. GlobCall gives you one free call to try.
What are Australian area codes?
02 = NSW/ACT (Sydney, Canberra). 03 = VIC/TAS (Melbourne, Hobart). 07 = QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast). 08 = WA/SA/NT (Perth, Adelaide, Darwin). If you see one of these, it's a landline — $0.05/min with GlobCall.
Do I need to install anything?
No. GlobCall runs in any modern browser — Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge. Open the site, sign in, dial. Works on laptop, phone, or tablet.
How does billing work?
Buy credit from $5. The per-minute rate ($0.05 for landlines, $0.15 for mobiles) is deducted as you talk. You see the rate before the call connects. Unused credit never expires.
Can I call Australian 13/1300/1800 numbers?
13 and 1300 numbers are local-rate numbers within Australia and may not be reachable from abroad. 1800 numbers are toll-free within Australia only. For customer service from overseas, look for the company's international contact number (usually starting with +61).
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