How to call Malaysia from New Zealand
- 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 New Zealand
How to make a call to Malaysia from New Zealand: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A Malaysian number has 8, 9, or 10 digits, so a 9-digit number is valid, and the 0 that starts a local number drops after 60.
- 00New Zealand 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
- 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 by its code
The city code comes right after 60, so each city has its own digits to dial.
- Johor Bahru00 60 7
- George Town00 60 4
- Kota Kinabalu00 60 88
- Labuan00 60 87
Drop the 0 after 60
A local number saved with a 0 in front fails. Remove it when you add 60.
- Fails
- 00 60 0 3 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 60 3 xxxx xxxx
Calling Malaysia cell phones from a mobile
Type +60 first, then the number. The phone adds the exit code.
Calling Malaysia from New Zealand without an international plan
Suparelay calls Malaysia for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in New Zealand charge up to $0.81/min. One NZ includes Malaysia with Home Phone, while 2degrees and Spark sell calls to Malaysia as an add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 16× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.06 mobile |
 | $0.81 |
 | $0.50 |
 | No rate published |
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 clock all year, so the time difference changes in April and September when New Zealand moves its clocks.
- Time difference
- April to September: 4 hours behind Auckland
- September to April: 5 hours behind Auckland
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Malaysia fails
One NZ Prepay Plus charges $1.43 per minute outside the top 15
On a One NZ Prepay Plus plan, a call to a country outside the top 15 overseas destinations costs $1.43 per minute. An International Add-On allowance does not cover these calls. Check the destination before you call.
One NZ, Prepay terms2degrees Spend Control blocks calls at the limit
On a 2degrees Pay Monthly plan, Spend Control blocks further chargeable calls when you reach your limit. This includes international calls outside your plan allowance. Change or turn off the limit, or wait for the next billing date.
2degrees, Spend Control terms and conditionsFrom 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 New Zealand on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +60, then the number. It works from any mobile in New Zealand
Are calls to Malaysia included in New Zealand phone plans?
On some plans. One NZ includes calls to Malaysia in its plans. 2degrees and Spark charge less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call Malaysia from New Zealand?
With no plan, carriers in New Zealand charge up to $0.81 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Kuala Lumpur from New Zealand?
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 New Zealand for free, with 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 New Zealand 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 New Zealand?
From a landline in New Zealand, dial 00 60, then the number
How do I call Malaysia from New Zealand, as an international call to Malaysia?
Dial 00 60, then the number. From a mobile, +60 works too
Does 2degrees include calls to Malaysia?
With the $10 International Chat Pack. Without it, 2degrees charges $0.81 a minute to a landline and $0.81 to a mobile
Does One NZ include calls to Malaysia?
Yes, up to 250 minutes. One NZ includes 250 minutes to Malaysia with Medium Endless Mobile
When is the best time to call Malaysia?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Malaysia. April to September: 4 hours behind Auckland. September to April: 5 hours behind Auckland