By Kelly Shetsky
Making an international phone call from Australia is as easy as entering some codes and a phone number. Once you know the proper procedures, it'll take a just a few seconds to complete the call.
Instructions
Difficulty: Easy
Step 1
Enter the international prefix or International Direct Dialing Number for calls outside of Australia. This is 0011.
Step 2
Find the international code for the country you're dialing. The code for calling the United States is 1; the code for England is 44.
Step 3
For other countries, get the international code from the phone book, websites such as Timeanddate.com, or from the person or business you're calling.
Step 4
Dial a local or city code if there is one. Many countries are small enough to rely on the international code. However, countries such as the United States use area codes for each region.
Step 5
Follow the international prefix, international code and local/city code with the phone number. If you're calling 555-1212 in New York City, for example, dial (0011) 1-212-555-1212.
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About the Author:
Based in New York State, Kelly Shetsky started writing in 1999. She is a broadcast journalist-turned Director of Marketing and Public Relations and has experience researching, writing, producing and reporting. She writes for several websites, specializing in gardening, medical, health and fitness, entertainment and travel. Shetsky has a Bachelor of Arts in communications from Marist College.
