0261 area code — Canberra
In Australia, the area code 0261 covers Canberra. Numbers are written internationally as +61 261.
* Australia spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call Canberra
- From abroad
- +61 261 XXX XXXX
- Within Australia
- 0261 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +61
About the 0261 area code
When you see a number beginning +61 261, it belongs to Canberra: the 61 is Australia's country calling code and 261 is the area code.
Area codes like 0261 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 Canberra?
Canberra uses the area code 0261, written internationally as +61 261.
How do I call Canberra from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +61 261, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Canberra?
Canberra is in the Antarctica/Macquarie time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0261 a mobile or a landline code?
0261 is a geographic (landline) area code for Canberra. Mobile numbers in Australia use their own separate prefixes.