How to call Christmas Island: country code +61
The country code for Christmas Island is +61. From a mobile phone, press +, then 61 and the number. From a landline, start with your own country's exit code.
Local time in Christmas Island: --:--
Dial Christmas Island from
From the United States, dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 61 (the country code for Christmas Island), then the number without its leading 0.
Calling Christmas Island from common countries
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| From United States | Dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 61 (the country code for Christmas Island), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From United Kingdom | Dial 00 (the exit code from the United Kingdom), then 61 (the country code for Christmas Island), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From Canada | Dial 011 (the exit code from Canada), then 61 (the country code for Christmas Island), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From Australia | Dial 0011 (the exit code from Australia), then 61 (the country code for Christmas Island), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From India | Dial 00 (the exit code from India), then 61 (the country code for Christmas Island), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From any mobile | Press +, then 61, then the number without the leading 0. |
Codes for Christmas Island
| Country code | +61 |
|---|---|
| Exit code (to call abroad from Christmas Island) | 0011 |
| Trunk prefix | 0 |
| Time zone | Indian/Christmas |
Inside Christmas Island, numbers start with the trunk prefix 0; drop it when calling from abroad.
Example number
| Type | Dialed inside Christmas Island | Written for the world |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | (08) 9164 1234 | +61 8 9164 1234 |
| Mobile | 0412 345 678 | +61 412 345 678 |
Example formats from the official numbering plans, not real numbers.
Questions people ask
What is the country code for Christmas Island?
The country code for Christmas Island is +61.
How do I call Christmas Island from the United States?
From the US, dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 61 (the country code for Christmas Island), then the number without its leading 0.
What is the exit code for calling abroad from Christmas Island?
To call another country from Christmas Island, dial 0011 first. From a mobile you can press + instead.
What time is it in Christmas Island now?
The clock on this page shows the current local time in Christmas Island and whether it is a good time to call.
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Last updated October 21, 2026. Numbering data: ITU-T E.164 country codes via Google's libphonenumber; local time from the IANA time zone database.