How to call Malaysia
- From mobile
- +60 x xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 60 x xxxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, from any country
How to call Malaysia from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Malaysia from abroad
How to make a call to Malaysia from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. A number has 8 digits, 9 digits, or 10 digits after 60, and the 0 that starts each area code or mobile prefix drops.
- Fails
- +60 03 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- +60 3 xxxx xxxx
- 00Exit code
- 60Country code of Malaysia
- x xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- 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 Malaysia
How to call Malaysia number by city
Dial the code without its 0 right after 60.
- Kuala Lumpur+60 3
- George Town+60 4
- Johor Bahru+60 7
- Kota Kinabalu+60 88
- Kuching+60 82
Dial a mobile without its 0
Mobiles start with 01 inside Malaysia. From abroad, drop the 0 and dial 1 after 60.
- +60Malaysia
- 1xmobile
- xxx xxxxlocal number
How Malaysia phone numbers work
- Landlines
- Starts with 0 and an area code: 03 for Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and Selangor, 04, 05, 06, 07, or 09 for the rest of Peninsular Malaysia, and a two-digit code starting with 08 in Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan
- Mobiles
- Starts with 01, from 010 to 019 depending on the network
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 1300. Charged at the local call rate for the caller, not free
Want to call Malaysia?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Malaysia
The time now in Malaysia, and the best hours to call. Malaysia has no clock change, so the time difference shifts only with the daylight saving time of your own country.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in Malaysia
Offices close on these days by law
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Feb6Chinese New YearSaturday
- Feb7Chinese New Year (Second Day)Sunday
- Feb8Chinese New Year (Second Day) (observed)Monday
- Mar10Eid al-FitrWednesday
- Mar11Eid al-Fitr (Second Day)Thursday
Why a call to Malaysia fails
The 0 is still in the number
The 0 at the start of a Malaysian number is for calls inside Malaysia. From abroad, leave it out: +60 takes its place.
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Malaysia, Europe, and most of the world. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.
Questions
How do I call Malaysia from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 60 and the number
Which exit code do I dial before 60?
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 Malaysia mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +60, then the number
Why does my call to Malaysia not go through?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Malaysia now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Malaysia. Most of Malaysia keeps the time of Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call Malaysia?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Malaysia. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Can I make a free call to a Malaysia 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 +60 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 60 and the number. It works the same in every country
How do you call Malaysia from a landline?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
Can I make a WhatsApp call to Malaysia?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Malaysia needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to call to Malaysia on an international call?
Dial your exit code, then 60 and the number
How can I call a Malaysia number online with an internet call to Malaysia?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Malaysia needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
What's the best way to call Malaysia?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Malaysia needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser