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title: "+61 Country Code: Christmas Island Dialing Code"
description: "+61 is the country code of Christmas Island (shared). To call, dial +61 then the number without the leading 0. Examples, number length and time zones."
url: https://ailocator.app/country-codes/christmas-island
lang: en
dateModified: "2026-10-18"
---

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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Number formats and examples are generated from [libphonenumber-js numbering-plan metadata](https://github.com/catamphetamine/libphonenumber-js). They describe numbering rules, not a verified active subscriber or a phone’s current location. For an individual number, try the [free format lookup](https://ailocator.app/phone-number-lookup).

## 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.

Not sure where a number is from? Paste it into our free [phone number lookup](https://ailocator.app/phone-number-lookup) to see the country, line type and correct format.

## 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](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/australia), [Cocos (Keeling) Islands](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/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.

AI Family Locator

## Request location sharing for a +61 number

Enter the Christmas Island number to prepare a request. The owner must install the iPhone app and approve sharing before a live GPS location appears.

[Locate the number](https://ailocator.app/start)

## 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](https://ailocator.app/start) 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.

## Nearby calling codes

-   [ Australia +61](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/australia)
-   [ Cocos (Keeling) Islands +61](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/cocos-keeling-islands)
-   [ Indonesia +62](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/indonesia)
-   [ Malaysia +60](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/malaysia)
-   [ Philippines +63](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/philippines)
-   [ New Zealand +64](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/new-zealand)
-   [ Singapore +65](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/singapore)
-   [ Thailand +66](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/thailand)

[All country calling codes →](https://ailocator.app/country-codes)

Source: [Original page](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/christmas-island) · Last updated: 2026-10-18