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Cheap calls to the Czech Republic from Australia start at 3.4c a minute on Call Anywhere, plus 99c a call. With no connection fee, Czech landlines start at 3.5c on East Star and mobiles at 13c on Hello World. Here is every card ranked, the best card for the way you call, and what regular calls cost a month.
Cheap Calls to Czech Republic Numbers: Find the Cheapest Card
Pick landline or mobile and how long you usually talk. The calculator checks every card for that exact call.
Enter how long you talk to see the cheapest card.
International Call Rates to the Czech Republic: Every Card Ranked
Each row shows the landline and mobile rate, the connection fee, how the card rounds up your minutes, and what a 20 minute call to a Czech landline costs.
| Card | Landline | Mobile | Connection fee | Billed in | 20 min landline call |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. East Star | 3.5c/min | 35.5c/min | None | 3 min blocks | 73.5c |
| 2. Easy Calling | 3.5c/min | 32.5c/min | None | 3 min blocks | 73.5c |
| 3. Hello World | 3.8c/min | 13c/min | None | 3 min blocks | 79.8c |
| 4. Golden Banana | 4.4c/min | 55.4c/min | None | 1 min blocks | 88c |
| 5. Lime Blue | 4.4c/min | 31c/min | None | 1 min blocks | 88c |
| 6. Asian Connection | 4.5c/min | 44.4c/min | None | 2 min blocks | 90c |
| 7. All Seasons | 4.4c/min | 33.5c/min | None | 3 min blocks | 92.4c |
| 8. Day to Day | 4.4c/min | 33.4c/min | None | 3 min blocks | 92.4c |
| 9. India Call | 4.5c/min | 15.2c/min | None | 3 min blocks | 94.5c |
| 10. Click Too | 5c/min | 33.4c/min | None | 2 min blocks | $1.00 |
| 11. Platinum | 5c/min | 31.5c/min | None | 1 min blocks | $1.00 |
| 12. Cricket | 5.1c/min | 34.5c/min | None | 2 min blocks | $1.02 |
Top 12 of 36 cards, sorted by the cost of a 20 minute call to a landline. See all 36 cards.
Best Card for the Way You Call
| If you make | Best card | Cost per call | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short calls to a landline (5 minutes) | East Star | 21c | 3.5c/min, no connection fee, 3 min blocks |
| Short calls to a mobile (5 minutes) | Hello World | 78c | 13c/min, no connection fee, 3 min blocks |
| Long calls to a landline (1 hour) | East Star | $2.10 | 3.5c/min, no connection fee, 3 min blocks |
| Long calls to a mobile (1 hour) | Hello World | $7.80 | 13c/min, no connection fee, 3 min blocks |
What Regular Calls Cost a Month
Small differences per minute add up when you call the Czech Republic often. These are the cheapest cards for three common calling patterns.
| Calling pattern | Best card | About a month |
|---|---|---|
| A 10 minute call every day to a mobile | Hello World | $46.80 |
| Three 20 minute calls a week to a landline | East Star | $9.55 |
| One 1 hour call a week to a mobile | Hello World | $33.77 |
A month is counted as 30 days or 4.33 weeks. Prices exclude what your own provider charges for calling the local access number.
How to Make Cheap Calls to the Czech Republic
A prepaid calling card is the cheapest way to make calls to the Czech Republic from any mobile or landline in Australia. It is the simplest way of making cheap international calls, with low rates from 3.4c a minute.
- Calling card. You call a local access number, so the card needs no internet connection. The access number is a local dial-in number, so your phone provider charges it as a local call. With one card you can call any landline number or mobile in the Czech Republic, and you add credit with a recharge. Call quality is the same as a regular phone line. You pay for calling credit up front, so there is no bill.
- Calling apps (VoIP). Calls via the internet are free when both people have the same calling app and a good internet connection. An app for calls to the Czech Republic needs mobile data or Wi-Fi at both ends. An app cannot reach a landline for free.
- Your phone plan. Many plans charge more per minute for international calls to the Czech Republic, or need an add-on. Check your call rates before you call.
The country code, or calling code, for the Czech Republic is +420. To make international calls to the Czech Republic, dial 0011 420, then the number.
Card Sizes and Bonus Credit
| Card | Card sizes |
|---|---|
| East Star | $10, $20, $30 (+$3 bonus) |
| Hello World | $5, $10, $20, $50 (+$5 bonus) |
Bigger cards come with bonus credit on some brands. Credit lasts 6 months from your first call or last recharge, and a recharge brings back any credit that has expired.
How to Call the Czech Republic with a Calling Card
- Buy the card online. We email you the PIN and the local access numbers.
- Dial the access number for your city, then your PIN.
- Dial 0011 420 and the number, then press #. A mobile written 601 234 567 becomes 0011 420 601 234 567. More examples and a number converter are in our guide on how to call the Czech Republic from Australia.
Compare every card that calls the Czech Republic, with landline and mobile rates and talk time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to call the Czech Republic from Australia?
With a phone card, a 10 minute call to a landline in the Czech Republic costs 42c on East Star. A 1 hour call costs $2.10 to a landline on East Star and $7.80 to a mobile on Hello World. Prices include any connection fee and are for calls from a local access number.
What is the cheapest way to call the Czech Republic from Australia?
A prepaid phone card is usually cheapest when the person you call is on a normal landline or mobile. The lowest rate is 3.4c a minute on Call Anywhere plus 99c a call. With no connection fee, landlines start at 3.5c on East Star and mobiles at 13c on Hello World.
Do calls to Czech mobiles cost more than landlines?
Yes. With no connection fee, the lowest rate is 3.5c a minute to a landline on East Star and 13c to a mobile on Hello World. Check the mobile column in the table if you mostly call mobiles.
What is the difference between +420 and +421?
+420 is the Czech Republic and +421 is Slovakia. The two countries shared the code 42 until 1997, so check the third digit before you dial.
What is the time difference between Australia and the Czech Republic?
The Czech Republic uses Central European Time and moves its clocks forward 1 hour from the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of October. It is 10 hours behind Sydney in mid January and 8 hours behind in mid July.
Can I call the Czech Republic for free from Australia?
Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app and a data or Wi-Fi connection. To reach a landline, a basic mobile or someone with weak internet in the Czech Republic, a phone card costs from 3.5c a minute to a landline and 13c to a mobile, with no connection fee.
Do phone cards expire?
Our cards stay active for 6 months from your first call or your last recharge. A recharge restores any credit that has expired.
