How to call Malaysia from India
- From mobile
- +60 x xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 60 x xxxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Malaysia from India
How to make a call to Malaysia from India: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Malaysian numbers have 8, 9, or 10 digits, and the 0 at the start of an area code drops after 60.
- 00India 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
- 00 60 3 2385 6789
Main area codes in Malaysia
The area code comes right after 60, then the local number
- Kuala Lumpur00 603then the local number
- Johor Bahru00 607then the local number
- Ipoh00 605then the local number
- Melaka City00 606then the local number
- Kuantan00 609then the local number
- Kota Kinabalu00 6088then the local number
- Kuching00 6082then the local number
- George Town00 604then the local number
Before you call Malaysia
Dial a Malaysian city
Each city has its own area code after 60.
- Kuala Lumpur00 60 3
- Johor Bahru00 60 7
- Kota Kinabalu00 60 88
- Kuching00 60 82
Drop the 0 after 60
Calling Malaysia cell phones with a saved leading 0 fails from India, so remove it. A 9-digit number is normal, and so are 8 and 10 digits.
- Fails
- 00 60 0 3 and the local number
- Works
- 00 60 3 and the local number
Reach Labuan with 87
Labuan has its own area code, close to the 88 of Kota Kinabalu. Type it in the dialer above.
- 00exit
- 60Malaysia
- 87Labuan
Calling Malaysia from India without an international plan
Suparelay calls Malaysia for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in India charge up to $0.10/min. No carrier in India that we checked includes Malaysia in a plan, so Airtel, Jio, and Vi each need an ISD pack.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 2× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.06 mobile |
 | $0.10 + tax$0.041 + tax with plan |
 | $0.031 + tax |
 | $0.10 + tax$0.041 + 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. The time difference never changes, so the same call hour works in every month.
- Time difference
- All year: 2.5 hours ahead of Kolkata
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Malaysia fails
New Vi postpaid lines need physical verification for ISD
A new Vi postpaid line does not get international calls until Vi verifies the subscriber in person. This applies to every destination.
Vi, Postpaid Terms and ConditionsVi postpaid ISD discount ends during national roaming
The discounted ISD rate of a Vi postpaid plan or pack applies only on the home network. During national roaming, Vi charges the standard ISD rate for every destination.
Vi, Postpaid ISD Call Rates & ISD CodesFrom 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 number from India on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +60, then the number. It works from any mobile in India
Are calls to Malaysia included in India phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in India that we checked includes Malaysia in a plan
How much does it cost to call Malaysia from India?
With no plan, carriers in India charge up to $0.10 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Kuala Lumpur from India?
For Kuala Lumpur, dial 00 60 3, then the local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Malaysia?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, 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 India for free? 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 India 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 India?
From a landline in India, dial 00 60, then the number
When is the best time to call Malaysia?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Malaysia. All year: 2.5 hours ahead of Kolkata
How to make an international call to Malaysia?
Dial 00 60, then the number. From a mobile, +60 works too