How much does it cost to call Australia from the UAE with ClicknCall?

Calls to any Australian landline cost 10 cents AUD per call, untimed - roughly 24 fils for a call of any length. Calls to Australian mobiles cost 11 cents AUD per minute, billed per 60 seconds with no connection fee.

When is the best time to call Australia from Dubai?

The UAE is 6 hours behind Sydney and Melbourne (7 during Australian daylight saving). Mornings work best: 8am to noon in Dubai is 2pm to 6pm on the Australian east coast. Australian mornings are your very early hours, so for those times let voicemail-to-email catch the message.

Does VoIP work in the UAE?

Internet calling in the UAE is regulated and some networks restrict VoIP services. Many customers use ClicknCall successfully in the UAE, but if your connection blocks it, contact our support team for options before adding a large amount of credit - the service is prepaid so you can start small and test.

Can I keep an Australian phone number while living in the UAE?

Yes. Add an Australian DID number in any major Australian city or town for $5 AUD per month. Family and business contacts dial an ordinary Australian number and it rings on your phone in the UAE; when you are offline the voicemail is emailed to you - ideal given the time difference.

Call Australia from the UAE at Local Call Rates

Aussie in Dubai or Abu Dhabi? The Gulf pays well, but international calls home shouldn't eat into it. With ClicknCall, an Australian owned VoIP provider, any Australian landline costs 10¢ AUD untimed — roughly 24 fils for a call of any length — and Australian mobiles just 11¢ AUD per minute, over your Internet connection on iPhone, Android, PC or Mac.

Rates for calling home

Calling from the UAE to	\| Rate (AUD)	\| $10 credit gives you
Any Australian landline (all cities and regional)	10¢ per call, untimed	100 calls of any length
Australian mobiles	11¢ per minute	90 minutes

Rates in Australian dollars — 10¢ AUD is roughly AED 0.24. Billed per 60 seconds. No connection fee, no hidden charges. See all rates.

Making the 6–7 hour gap work

The UAE runs 6 hours behind Sydney and Melbourne (7 during Australian daylight saving). The golden window is your morning: 8am–noon in Dubai is 2–6pm on the Australian east coast — catch the family before their dinner. Friday and Saturday mornings on the UAE weekend are perfect for long catch-ups. Australia's morning is your 3–5am, so for those hours let an Australian number with voicemail-to-email catch the message — it'll be in your inbox when you wake.

A note on VoIP in the UAE

Internet calling in the UAE is regulated and some local networks restrict VoIP traffic. Many customers use ClicknCall in the UAE without trouble, but experiences vary by network. Because ClicknCall is prepaid with no contract, the sensible approach is to start with a small credit and test on your connection — and contact our support team if you need help getting connected.

Get started in three steps

Register a free account — prepaid, no contract, no monthly fee.
Install a free SIP app on your iPhone or Android, or a softphone on your computer.
Add a small credit, test, and start calling Australia at local rates.

Keep an Australian number in the Gulf

Add an Australian phone number (DID) for $5 AUD/month — in any major Australian city or town, no setup fee. Family, your bank, Medicare and Australian business contacts dial a normal Australian number; it rings on your phone in the Emirates, and missed calls become voicemail emailed to you — which, with the time difference, is half the value right there.

Why Aussie expats in the UAE choose ClicknCall

Untimed 10¢ landline calls — the Friday-morning family marathon costs 10 cents.
Voicemail-to-email bridges the 6–7 hour gap while you sleep.
No contract, prepaid — start small, test on your network, top up only when happy.
Australian CallerID on outbound calls with CLI overstamping.
Cheap SMS to Australia and low rates worldwide — handy for a region full of travellers.
Australian owned and operated for over a decade, with above 99.99% uptime.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to call Australia from the UAE?: 10¢ AUD (about 24 fils) per untimed call to any Australian landline; 11¢ AUD per minute to Australian mobiles. Billed per 60 seconds, no connection fee.
When is the best time to call?: Your morning: 8am–noon in Dubai is 2–6pm on the Australian east coast.
Does VoIP work in the UAE?: Internet calling in the UAE is regulated and some networks restrict it. Many customers use ClicknCall successfully; start with a small prepaid credit to test on your connection, and contact support if you need help.
Can I keep an Australian number in the UAE?: Yes — a $5/month Australian DID in any major city or town rings on your phone in the Emirates, with voicemail-to-email when you're offline.

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