How to Call Indonesia from Australia (+62 Dial Guide)

International calls can feel confusing at first, especially when country codes and exit numbers are involved. Whether you're calling family, friends, or business contacts, this guide keeps it simple.

To Call Indonesia from Australia, Dial:

+62 [area_code] [local_number]

Example:

If someone gives you: (021) 1234-5678

Dial: +62 21 1234-5678

If the number is written with brackets, ignore the brackets and dial the digits only.

When dialling Indonesia from another country, you must remove the leading '0' from the local number. For example, a Jakarta number written as (021) 1234-5678 becomes +62 21 1234-5678. The same rule applies to mobile numbers.

What Is the Indonesia Country Code?

The country code for Indonesia is +62.

This country code is exclusive to Indonesia and is not shared with other countries.

Step-by-Step Dial Format (From Australia)

1. Dial + (or 0011)

2. Dial 62

3. Dial the area code (without the leading 0)

4. Dial the local number

Full format: +62 [area_code] [local_number]

Or using Australia's exit code: 0011 62 [area_code] [local_number]

+ vs 0011 — What's the Difference?

The + symbol works globally and is the recommended method. The 0011 exit code works specifically when dialling from Australia. Either format will connect your call.

Is Calling Indonesia Expensive?

Costs depend on your provider and whether international calling is part of your plan.

All E.Tel mobile plans include international minutes to call Indonesia directly from your mobile — 100, 200, or 300 minutes depending on your plan. No per-minute fee within your allowance, and predictable monthly billing.

Cheapest Way to Call Indonesia

There are three main options:

Internet calling apps — free or low cost but require a stable data connection.

Standard international dialling — reliable but billed per minute without an included allowance.

Mobile plan with included international minutes — best for regular callers who want simplicity and cost control.

If you call Indonesia regularly, a mobile plan with included international minutes is usually the simplest option.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Indonesia country code?

The country code for Indonesia is +62.

How do I call Indonesia from Australia?

Dial +62 followed by the area code and local number. You must remove the leading '0' from the Indonesian number. You can also use 0011 instead of +.

Do mobile numbers use a different format?

Yes, but the dialling rule is the same. Indonesian mobile numbers begin with a prefix (like 81, 85, or 87) which follows the country code. Just like with landlines, you must remove the leading '0' from the mobile number before dialling. For example, a mobile number like 0812-xxxx-xxxx becomes +62 812-xxxx-xxxx.

Can I use + instead of 0011?

Yes. The + symbol works globally and is the preferred method. 0011 is Australia's exit code and works the same way.

Summary

To call Indonesia from Australia: +62 [area_code] [local_number]

Knowing the correct country code makes overseas communication far easier.

Before making frequent international calls, check if your plan includes international minutes.