Area Code 8614 – Perth
The phone area code for Perth is 8614 (international format +618614). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 8614
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📍 Geographic Location of Perth
Overview of Area Code 8614
Area code 8614 is a geographic numbering allocation within the Australian telephone numbering plan, specifically assigned to the Perth metropolitan region in Western Australia. As part of the broader 08 National Destination Code (NDC) for Western Australia, the prefix 8614 is used for fixed-line (PSTN) and fixed-wireless services within the Perth area. The full national significant number (NSN) for a Perth number is typically ten digits, formatted as 08 8614 XXXX when dialed domestically.
Geographic Coverage and Administration
The 8614 prefix falls under the administrative jurisdiction of the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), which oversees the national numbering plan. It serves the Perth metropolitan area, including central business districts and surrounding suburbs. While 8614 is not tied to a specific suburb, it is allocated to service providers operating within the Perth exchange area, ensuring that calls are routed to the correct geographic destination.
Dialing Formats and Instructions
- Local callers (within Australia): Dial the full national number: 08 8614 XXXX. The leading '0' is part of the national trunk prefix and is required for all domestic calls to Perth.
- International callers: Dial the Australian country code +61, then the area code without the leading '0', followed by the subscriber number: +61 8 8614 XXXX. For example, a full international dialing format would be +61 8 8614 1234.
- Number length: The complete international number, including the country code, is 12 digits (excluding the '+' sign). The national significant number is 9 digits (8 8614 XXXX).
Overlay and Number Portability
Perth and the wider Western Australia region are not subject to an overlay code, meaning that the 08 area code is the sole geographic code for the state. However, local number portability (LNP) is available, allowing customers to retain their 8614 numbers when switching between fixed-line service providers. This ensures that the prefix does not necessarily indicate the current carrier, but rather the original geographic allocation.
Usage and Considerations
Numbers with the 8614 prefix are primarily used for residential and business fixed-line services, including traditional PSTN and VoIP-based fixed services. They are not intended for mobile services, which use separate non-geographic prefixes such as 04xx. When calling a Perth number from overseas, it is essential to omit the leading '0' and include the +61 country code to ensure proper international routing. For callers within Australia, using the full 08 8614 XXXX format is mandatory, even when dialing from a mobile phone.