Country calling code
+61 Christmas Island country code
Christmas Island’s international calling code is +61. To call a Christmas Island number from another country, dial your exit code, then 61, then the local number without the leading 0.
- Calling code
- +61
- ISO 3166 code
- CX · 162
- Exit code (calling out)
- 0011
- Trunk prefix (domestic)
- 0
- Number length
- 6–12 digits
- Time zones
- Christmas
- Local time
- —
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How to call Christmas Island
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| A mobile phone, anywhere | +61 412 345 678 |
| United States & Canada | 011 61 412 345 678 |
| UK, Europe & most countries | 00 61 412 345 678 |
| Australia | 0011 61 412 345 678 |
| Inside Christmas Island | 0412 345 678 |
Inside Christmas Island, numbers are written with the trunk prefix 0 (for example 0412 345 678). Drop that 0 when you dial from abroad.
Christmas Island phone number format
A sample mobile number in Christmas Island is written +61 412 345 678 internationally, 0412 345 678 locally, and +61412345678 in the E.164 format that apps and websites store. Numbers are 6–12 digits long after the country code.
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Calling abroad from Christmas Island
To call another country from a Christmas Island landline, start with the exit code 0011, then the destination country code. On a mobile phone, holding 0 to type + works everywhere and replaces the exit code.
Other places that use +61
The +61 code is shared by 3 countries and territories. The first digits after the code identify each one: Australia, Cocos (Keeling) Islands.
Missed call from +61?
If you don’t know anyone in Christmas Island, be careful with short missed calls from international numbers. “One-ring” scams hope you call back a premium-rate line. Don’t return the call, don’t share codes sent by SMS, and block the number if it keeps calling. A genuine contact will usually leave a message or text.
Frequently asked questions
Which country uses the +61 code?
+61 is the calling code of Christmas Island. It is shared with Australia, Cocos (Keeling) Islands; the digits after +61 tell them apart.
How do I call Christmas Island from the United States?
Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 61, then the local number without the leading 0. From a mobile phone you can simply type +61 412 345 678.
How many digits are in a Christmas Island phone number?
National numbers in Christmas Island are 6–12 digits long after the +61 country code. A typical mobile number looks like +61 412 345 678.
Can I find the location of a +61 number?
Not from the number alone. Enter the number in AI Family Locator and send a location request. Live GPS location appears only after the owner installs the app and approves sharing. A number lookup shows only numbering details, not a current location.