08616 area code — Perth
In Australia, the area code 08616 covers Perth. Numbers are written internationally as +61 8616.
* Australia spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call Perth
- From abroad
- +61 8616 XXX XXXX
- Within Australia
- 08616 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +61
About the 08616 area code
When you see a number beginning +61 8616, it belongs to Perth: the 61 is Australia's country calling code and 8616 is the area code.
Area codes like 08616 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 Perth?
Perth uses the area code 08616, written internationally as +61 8616.
How do I call Perth from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +61 8616, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Perth?
Perth is in the Antarctica/Macquarie time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 08616 a mobile or a landline code?
08616 is a geographic (landline) area code for Perth. Mobile numbers in Australia use their own separate prefixes.