0230 area code — New South Wales
In Australia, the area code 0230 covers New South Wales. Numbers are written internationally as +61 230.
* Australia spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call New South Wales
- From abroad
- +61 230 XXX XXXX
- Within Australia
- 0230 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +61
About the 0230 area code
When you see a number beginning +61 230, it belongs to New South Wales: the 61 is Australia's country calling code and 230 is the area code.
Area codes like 0230 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local Australia number. To actually receive an SMS on a Australia number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is New South Wales?
New South Wales uses the area code 0230, written internationally as +61 230.
How do I call New South Wales from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +61 230, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in New South Wales?
New South Wales is in the Antarctica/Macquarie time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0230 a mobile or a landline code?
0230 is a geographic (landline) area code for New South Wales. Mobile numbers in Australia use their own separate prefixes.