0262 area code — Canberra
0262 is the local dialing code used in Canberra, Australia. Numbers are written internationally as +61 262.
* Australia spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call Canberra
- From abroad
- +61 262 XXX XXXX
- Within Australia
- 0262 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +61
About the 0262 area code
A full number here takes the form +61 262 XXX XXXX — the 262 identifies Canberra within Australia's numbering plan.
Area codes like 0262 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 0262, written internationally as +61 262.
How do I call Canberra from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +61 262, 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 0262 a mobile or a landline code?
0262 is a geographic (landline) area code for Canberra. Mobile numbers in Australia use their own separate prefixes.