This is the telephone area code for Perth and surrounding areas in Western Australia, Australia.
How to Call Perth 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 Perth from Canada
011 61 8 9460 7890
Where:
011 = Canada exit code
61 = Australia country code
8 = Perth area code (08 without the 0)
9460 7890 = 8-digit local Perth phone number
Quick Facts
Perth Area Code Coverage
The 08 area code covers Perth and surrounding metropolitan areas in Western Australia:
Perth CBD
Central Business District, Northbridge, West Perth
Northern Suburbs
Joondalup, Wanneroo, Stirling, Osborne Park, Balcatta
Southern Suburbs
Fremantle, Rockingham, Mandurah, Murdoch, Canning Vale
Eastern Suburbs
Midland, Swan, Kalamunda, Belmont, Armadale
Western Suburbs
Subiaco, Claremont, Cottesloe, Scarborough, City Beach
Greater Perth
Perth Hills, Rottnest Island, Peel Region, Avon Valley
Major Australian Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Australia
When calling Perth from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
United Kingdom
00
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Singapore
001