How to Call a Sydney Business From Los Angeles
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Sydney landlines use Australia country code +61 and the Sydney area code 2. From Los Angeles, you can dial with the US international exit code or use the plus format on a mobile phone.
The main mistake is keeping the Australian leading zero. When a Sydney number is written as 02 locally, remove the 0 when dialing from the US.
Use the standard dialing pattern
From a US landline, dial 011 61 2 followed by the Sydney local number. From a mobile phone, dial +61 2 followed by the local number.
For example, a Sydney number written as 02 9876 5432 becomes +61 2 9876 5432 or 011 61 2 9876 5432.
Check the time difference
Los Angeles and Sydney are far apart in time. Depending on daylight saving time in each place, Sydney is often 17 to 19 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
For business calls, check the local time in Sydney before dialing so you do not call outside office hours.
Confirm whether it is a landline or mobile
Sydney geographic numbers normally use area code 02 domestically. Australian mobile numbers start with 04 domestically and become +61 4 internationally.
If a business lists multiple contact numbers, use the one labeled office, reception, or landline when you want the Sydney business location.
For a Sydney business from Los Angeles, dial +61 2 and the local number, dropping the domestic 0. The plus format is usually the cleanest option on a mobile phone.