How to call Malaysia from Australia
- From mobile
- +60 x xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 0011 60 x xxxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Malaysia from Australia
How to make a call to Malaysia from Australia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 0011Australia exit code
- 60Country code of Malaysia
- 3Kuala Lumpur
- xxxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +60 x xxxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +60 3 2385 6789
- Mobile
- +60 3 2385 6789
- Landline
- 0011 60 3 2385 6789
Main area codes in Malaysia
The area code comes right after 60, then the local number
- Kuala Lumpur0011 603then the local number
- Johor Bahru0011 607then the local number
- Ipoh0011 605then the local number
- Melaka City0011 606then the local number
- Kuantan0011 609then the local number
- Kota Kinabalu0011 6088then the local number
- Kuching0011 6082then the local number
- George Town0011 604then the local number
Before you call Malaysia
Reach Labuan with code 87
Labuan has its own two digit code, so it does not take the 88 of Kota Kinabalu.
- Labuan0011 60 87
- Kota Kinabalu0011 60 88
Remove the 0 from saved contacts
A Malaysian number saved with its 0 fails after 60. Save it as +60 and the area code without the 0.
- Fails
- 0011 60 07 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 0011 60 7 xxxx xxxx
Calling Malaysia cell phones
Malaysian numbers run 8, 9, or 10 digits, so a 9-digit number after 60 is normal. Check the time difference before you ring: Malaysia is 2 or 3 hours behind Sydney.
Calling Malaysia from Australia without an international plan
Suparelay calls Malaysia for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Australia charge up to $0.76/min. Optus, Telstra, and Vodafone include Malaysia only on named plans, and Optus Prepaid Supercharge adds a charge to every call.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 15× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.06 mobile |
 | $0.76 |
 | No rate published |
 | $0.14 + $0.19 per call |
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
- Time difference
- April to October: 2 hours behind Sydney
- October to April: 3 hours behind Sydney
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Malaysia fails
Optus Supercharge adds 39c per call
On Optus Prepaid Supercharge, every international call costs a 39c flagfall. The per-minute rate comes on top of it.
Optus, Optus Prepaid Supercharge | International Call RatesFrom any country, a call to Malaysia also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
Questions
How to call Malaysia from Australia on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +60, then the number. It works from any mobile in Australia
Are calls to Malaysia included in Australia phone plans?
Yes. Optus, Telstra, and Vodafone include calls to Malaysia in their plans. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call Malaysia from Australia?
Nothing extra on Optus Medium Choice Plus or Large Choice Plus plan, Telstra Pre-Paid Max, and Vodafone Infinite Medium Plan. Without such a plan, carriers in Australia charge up to $0.76 a minute. Suparelay calls Malaysia from your browser for cents a minute, with no plan
How to call Kuala Lumpur from Australia?
For Kuala Lumpur, dial 0011 60 3, then the local number
Do I need to dial 0011 to call Malaysia?
From a landline, yes: dial 0011, then 60. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +60 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 60 and the number
Can I call Malaysia on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 60 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Malaysia
Why isn't my call going through to Malaysia?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Malaysia from Australia for free: is a free call to Malaysia possible?
Only on Optus Medium Choice Plus or Large Choice Plus plan, Telstra Pre-Paid Max, and Vodafone Infinite Medium Plan, or app to app. With any other plan, or from a laptop, Suparelay calls Malaysia from your browser for cents a minute
How to call Malaysia from Australia on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Malaysia without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Malaysia landline from Australia?
From a landline in Australia, dial 0011 60, then the number
When is the best time to call Malaysia?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Malaysia. April to October: 2 hours behind Sydney. October to April: 3 hours behind Sydney
How do I call Malaysia from Australia: what is an international call to Malaysia?
Dial 0011 60, then the number. From a mobile, +60 works too