This is the telephone area code for Newcastle and surrounding areas in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia.
How to Call Newcastle from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 61 (Australia country code)
- Dial the area code (2 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the 8-digit local phone number
Example: Calling Newcastle from United States
011 61 2 4929 1234
Where:
011 = United States exit code
61 = Australia country code
2 = Newcastle area code (02 without the 0)
4929 1234 = 8-digit local Newcastle phone number
Quick Facts
Newcastle Area Code Coverage
The 02 area code covers Newcastle and surrounding areas in the Hunter Region of New South Wales:
Newcastle CBD
City Centre, The Foreshore, Civic Precinct, Honeysuckle
Lake Macquarie
Belmont, Charlestown, Warners Bay, Toronto, Speers Point
Coastal Suburbs
Merewether, Bar Beach, Newcastle Beach, Stockton, Nobbys
Western Suburbs
Lambton, New Lambton, Jesmond, Wallsend, Maryland
Northern Suburbs
Hamilton, Mayfield, Tighes Hill, Waratah, North Lambton
Greater Newcastle
Maitland, Cessnock, Port Stephens, Singleton, Kurri Kurri
Major Australian Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Australia
When calling Newcastle from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
United Kingdom
00
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
New Zealand
00