024989 area code — Newcastle
024989 is the local dialing code used in Newcastle, Australia. Numbers are written internationally as +61 24989.
* Australia spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call Newcastle
- From abroad
- +61 24989 XXX XXXX
- Within Australia
- 024989 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +61
About the 024989 area code
A full number here takes the form +61 24989 XXX XXXX — the 24989 identifies Newcastle within Australia's numbering plan.
Area codes like 024989 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 024989, written internationally as +61 24989.
How do I call Newcastle from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +61 24989, 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 024989 a mobile or a landline code?
024989 is a geographic (landline) area code for Newcastle. Mobile numbers in Australia use their own separate prefixes.