How to call Indonesia from Malaysia
- From mobile
- +62 xx xxxxxxxx
- From landline
- 00 62 xx xxxxxxxx
From $0.14/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Indonesia from Malaysia
How to make a call to Indonesia from Malaysia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts an Indonesian area code, so Jakarta is 21 after 62 and never 021.
- Fails
- 00 62 0 21 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 62 21 xxxx xxxx
- 00Malaysia exit code
- 62Country code of Indonesia
- xx xxxxxxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +62 xx xxxxxxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +62 21 10000000
- Mobile
- +62 21 10000000
- Landline
- 00 62 21 10000000
Main area codes in Indonesia
The area code comes right after 62, then the local number
- Greater Jakarta00 6221then the local number
- Surabaya00 6231then the local number
- Bandung/Cimahi00 6222then the local number
- Medan00 6261then the local number
- Palembang00 62711then the local number
- Semarang/Demak00 6224then the local number
- Makassar/Maros/Sungguminasa00 62411then the local number
- Batam00 62778then the local number
Before you call Indonesia
Dial a smaller Indonesian city
Cities outside the big eight have their own codes after 62.
- Pekanbaru00 62 761
- Bandar Lampung00 62 721
- Bogor00 62 251
- Padang00 62 751
Long Indonesian numbers are normal
Numbers run from 7 to 17 digits, so a 10-digit number is not the rule and a long one is not a typo.
Calling Indonesia cell phones
Drop the leading 0 of a cell phone number too, then dial 00 62 and the rest. Type it whole in the dialer above.
Calling Indonesia from Malaysia without an international plan
Suparelay calls Indonesia for $0.17/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Malaysia charge up to $0.69/min. CelcomDigi sells calls to Indonesia as an add-on, and no Maxis plan includes them.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 4× cheaper | $0.17 landline$0.14 mobile |
 | $0.69 + tax |
 | $0.49 + tax |
 | $0.49 + tax$0.044 + tax with plan |
Want to call Indonesia?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Indonesia
The time now in Indonesia, and the best hours to call. The time difference stays at 1 hour, so 8:00 in Indonesia is 9:00 in Kuala Lumpur.
- Time difference
- All year: 1 hour behind Kuala Lumpur
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
- Time zones
- 3
Why a call to Indonesia fails
Prepaid 5G Biru Unlimited Passes cover domestic calls only
On CelcomDigi Prepaid 5G Biru, the Unlimited Passes cover calls inside Malaysia only. International calls are not part of the pass.
CelcomDigi, Prepaid 5G Biru fair usage policyFrom any country, a call to Indonesia also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call Indonesia number from Malaysia on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +62, then the number. It works from any mobile in Malaysia
Are calls to Indonesia included in Malaysia phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Malaysia that we checked includes Indonesia in a plan
Does U Mobile include calls to Indonesia?
With the ULTRA / 5G-Ready Prepaid Rate Plan. Without it, U Mobile charges $0.49 a minute to a landline and $0.49 to a mobile
How much does it cost to call Indonesia from Malaysia?
With no plan, carriers in Malaysia charge up to $0.69 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Greater Jakarta from Malaysia?
For Greater Jakarta, dial 00 62 21, then the local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Indonesia?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 62. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +62 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 62 and the number
Can I call Indonesia on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 62 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Indonesia
Why isn't my call going through to Indonesia?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number, the exit code is wrong for your country, and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Indonesia from Malaysia for free?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How to call Indonesia from Malaysia on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Indonesia without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call an Indonesia landline from Malaysia?
From a landline in Malaysia, dial 00 62, then the number
How to make an international call to Indonesia?
Dial 00 62, then the number. From a mobile, +62 works too
When is the best time to call Indonesia?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Indonesia. All year: 1 hour behind Kuala Lumpur