How to call Macau
- From mobile
- +853 xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 853 xxxx xxxx
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How to call Macau from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Macau from abroad
How to make a call to Macau from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. Most Macau numbers have 8 digits and no trunk prefix, so you dial every digit after 853.
- Dial your exit code or +
- Dial 853
- Dial the number
- 00Exit code
- 853Country code of Macau
- xxxx xxxxThe number
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call Macau
The first digit shows the type
Check the first digit after 853 before you dial.
- Landline+853 2xxx xxxx
- Landline+853 8xxx xxxx
- Mobile+853 6xxx xxxx
How to call to Macau 0 numbers
A number that starts with +853 0 often cannot be reached from abroad.
How Macau phone numbers work
- Landlines
- Starts with 2 or 8
- Mobiles
- Starts with 6
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 0
Want to call Macau?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Macau
The time now in Macau, and the best hours to call. Macau keeps one clock all year, so the time difference changes only when your own country changes its clocks.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in Macau
Offices close on these days by law
- Oct18Double Ninth FestivalSunday
- Dec20Macao S.A.R. Establishment DaySunday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Feb6Chinese New Year's DaySaturday
- Feb7The second day of Chinese New YearSunday
- Feb8The third day of Chinese New YearMonday
Why a call to Macau fails
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Macau, Europe, and most of the world. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.
The number does not take calls from abroad
Toll-free numbers in Macau start with 0. They often cannot be reached from outside Macau.
Questions
How do I call Macau from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 853 and the number
Which exit code do I dial before 853?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call Macau number on a mobile?
From a mobile in any country, dial +853, then the number
Why does my call to Macau not go through?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Macau now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Macau. Macau has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call Macau?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Macau. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Is there a free call to Macau or a free call to a Macau mobile number?
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 do I type +853 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 853 and the number. It works the same in every country
How do you call Macau in an international call?
The country code of Macau is +853
Can I make a WhatsApp call to Macau, or an online call to a Macau number?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Macau needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
What's the best way to make an internet call to Macau?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Macau. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call