This is the telephone area code for Adelaide and surrounding areas in South Australia, Australia.
How to Call Adelaide from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 61 (Australia country code)
- Dial the area code (8 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Adelaide from the United States
011 61 8 8234 5678
Where:
011 = US exit code
61 = Australia country code
8 = Adelaide area code (08 without the 0)
8234 5678 = Local Adelaide phone number
Quick Facts
Adelaide Area Code Coverage
The 08 area code covers Adelaide and surrounding areas in South Australia:
Adelaide CBD
Adelaide City, North Adelaide, East End, West End
Northern Adelaide
Salisbury, Elizabeth, Mawson Lakes, Parafield Gardens
Southern Adelaide
Marion, Morphett Vale, Noarlunga, Christies Beach
Eastern Adelaide
Campbelltown, Modbury, Tea Tree Gully, Rostrevor
Western Adelaide
Henley Beach, Grange, Semaphore, Woodville
Greater Adelaide
Gawler, Mount Barker, Victor Harbor, Murray Bridge
Major Australian Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Australia
When calling Adelaide from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011