This is the telephone area code for Sydney and surrounding areas in New South Wales, Australia.
How to Call Sydney 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 Sydney from United States
011 61 2 9876 5432
Where:
011 = United States exit code
61 = Australia country code
2 = Sydney area code (02 without the 0)
9876 5432 = 8-digit local Sydney phone number
Quick Facts
Sydney Area Code Coverage
The 02 area code covers Sydney and surrounding metropolitan areas in New South Wales:
Sydney CBD
Central Business District, The Rocks, Circular Quay
Eastern Suburbs
Bondi, Coogee, Paddington, Double Bay
Northern Suburbs
North Sydney, Chatswood, Mosman, Manly
Western Suburbs
Parramatta, Blacktown, Penrith, Campbelltown
Southern Suburbs
Sutherland, Cronulla, Hurstville, Rockdale
Greater Sydney
Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Wollongong, Newcastle
Major Australian Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Australia
When calling Sydney from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
United Kingdom
00
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
New Zealand
00