02496 area code — Newcastle
In Australia, the area code 02496 covers Newcastle. Numbers are written internationally as +61 2496.
* Australia spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call Newcastle
- From abroad
- +61 2496 XXX XXXX
- Within Australia
- 02496 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +61
About the 02496 area code
When you see a number beginning +61 2496, it belongs to Newcastle: the 61 is Australia's country calling code and 2496 is the area code.
Area codes like 02496 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 Newcastle?
Newcastle uses the area code 02496, written internationally as +61 2496.
How do I call Newcastle from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +61 2496, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Newcastle?
Newcastle is in the Antarctica/Macquarie time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 02496 a mobile or a landline code?
02496 is a geographic (landline) area code for Newcastle. Mobile numbers in Australia use their own separate prefixes.