This is the telephone area code for Darwin and surrounding areas in the Northern Territory, Australia.
How to Call Darwin 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 8-digit local phone number
Example: Calling Darwin from Singapore
001 61 8 8946 0000
Where:
001 = Singapore exit code
61 = Australia country code
8 = Darwin area code (08 without the 0)
8946 0000 = 8-digit local Darwin phone number
Quick Facts
Darwin Area Code Coverage
The 08 area code covers Darwin and surrounding areas in the Northern Territory's Top End region:
Darwin CBD
Central Business District, The Esplanade, Parliament House
Northern Suburbs
Casuarina, Nightcliff, Rapid Creek, Coconut Grove
Southern Suburbs
Palmerston, Howard Springs, Humpty Doo, Noonamah
Eastern Suburbs
Fannie Bay, Parap, Stuart Park, Winnellie, East Arm
Western Suburbs
Larrakeyah, Cullen Bay, Bayview, Jingili, Moil
Greater Darwin
Litchfield National Park, Kakadu, Arnhem Land, Tiwi Islands
Major Australian Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Australia
When calling Darwin from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
United Kingdom
00
Indonesia
001
Japan
010
China
00
Singapore
001