087979 area code — Darwin
In Australia, the area code 087979 covers Darwin. Numbers are written internationally as +61 87979.
* Australia spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call Darwin
- From abroad
- +61 87979 XXX XXXX
- Within Australia
- 087979 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +61
About the 087979 area code
When you see a number beginning +61 87979, it belongs to Darwin: the 61 is Australia's country calling code and 87979 is the area code.
Area codes like 087979 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 Darwin?
Darwin uses the area code 087979, written internationally as +61 87979.
How do I call Darwin from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +61 87979, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Darwin?
Darwin is in the Antarctica/Macquarie time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 087979 a mobile or a landline code?
087979 is a geographic (landline) area code for Darwin. Mobile numbers in Australia use their own separate prefixes.