How to call Malaysia from Canada
- From mobile
- +60 x xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 60 x xxxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Malaysia from Canada
How to make a call to Malaysia from Canada: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A Malaysian area code loses its leading 0 after 60, so Kuala Lumpur is 3, not 03.
- 011Canada exit code
- 60Country code of Malaysia
- x xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- 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
- 011 60 3 2385 6789
Main area codes in Malaysia
The area code comes right after 60, then the local number
- Kuala Lumpur011 603then the local number
- Johor Bahru011 607then the local number
- Ipoh011 605then the local number
- Melaka City011 606then the local number
- Kuantan011 609then the local number
- Kota Kinabalu011 6088then the local number
- Kuching011 6082then the local number
- George Town011 604then the local number
Before you call Malaysia
Drop the 0 after 60
A 0 left in the number is the most common reason a call to Malaysia fails.
- Fails
- 011 60 03
- Works
- 011 60 3
Calling Malaysia cell phones
Malaysian numbers have 8, 9, or 10 digits, so a 9-digit number is normal. Dial +60 first from a mobile.
- Hold 0 to type +
- Dial 60
- Dial the number without its 0
Reach Borneo and Labuan
These cities use two-digit codes. Dial them straight after 60.
- Kota Kinabalu011 60 88
- Kuching011 60 82
- Labuan011 60 87
Calling Malaysia from Canada without an international plan
Suparelay calls Malaysia for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.39/min. No carrier in Canada that we checked includes Malaysia in a plan, so each one needs an add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 47× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.06 mobile |
 | $1.76 + tax$0.035 + tax with plan |
 | $0.88 + tax |
 | $2.39 + tax$0.035 + tax with plan |
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 keeps the same time all year, so the time difference moves by 1 hour when Canada changes its clocks.
- Time difference
- March to November: 12 hours ahead of Toronto
- November to March: 13 hours ahead of Toronto
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Malaysia fails
Bell can block calls abroad
A Bell Mobility line can have an international calling restriction. Remove it in your long distance add-ons in MyBell before you call abroad.
Bell, What are Bell Mobility's long distance rates?From 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 Canada on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +60, then the number. It works from any mobile in Canada
Are calls to Malaysia included in Canada phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Canada that we checked includes Malaysia in a plan
How much does it cost to call Malaysia from Canada?
With no plan, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.39 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Kuala Lumpur from Canada?
For Kuala Lumpur, dial 011 60 3, then the local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Malaysia?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, 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 Canada for free, and is there a free call to Malaysia?
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 Malaysia from Canada 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 a Malaysia landline from Canada?
From a landline in Canada, dial 011 60, then the number
International call to Malaysia: how do I call Malaysia from Canada?
Dial 011 60, then the number. From a mobile, +60 works too
When is the best time to call Malaysia?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Malaysia. March to November: 12 hours ahead of Toronto. November to March: 13 hours ahead of Toronto