Area code 8
Western Australia · Perth
- Area code
- 8
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- Western Australia
- Major cities
- Perth
- Time zone
- Australia/Perth
- Note
- Western Australia, South Australia, and Northern Territory, dialed as 08 domestically.
This is a domestic area code inside Australia. It is not the international calling code.
Frequently asked questions
Which cities use area code 8?
Area code 8 serves Western Australia in Australia, including Perth.
What region does area code 8 cover?
Area code 8 covers Western Australia. Area codes route calls to a specific city or region within a country's national telephone network.
What is the difference between an area code and a calling code?
A calling code routes a call across borders to a national network, while an area code routes it to a city or region inside that network. For a Australia number, the country calling code is the international prefix and 8 is the domestic area code.
What time zone is area code 8 in?
Area code 8 is in the IANA time zone Australia/Perth.
Is area code 8 the international calling code?
No. 8 is a domestic area code inside Australia, not the international calling code. To call this region from abroad, you dial the country's calling code first, then 8 and the local number.