087988 area code — Darwin
087988 is the local dialing code used in Darwin, Australia. Numbers are written internationally as +61 87988.
* Australia spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call Darwin
- From abroad
- +61 87988 XXX XXXX
- Within Australia
- 087988 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +61
About the 087988 area code
A full number here takes the form +61 87988 XXX XXXX — the 87988 identifies Darwin within Australia's numbering plan.
Area codes like 087988 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 087988, written internationally as +61 87988.
How do I call Darwin from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +61 87988, 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 087988 a mobile or a landline code?
087988 is a geographic (landline) area code for Darwin. Mobile numbers in Australia use their own separate prefixes.