How to call Malaysia from the Philippines
- 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 the Philippines
How to make a call to Malaysia from the Philippines: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 at the start of a Malaysian number, because the 0 is only dialed inside Malaysia.
- Fails
- 00 60 03 then the number
- Works
- 00 60 3 then the number
- 00The Philippines 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 code after 60. Type it in the dialer above.
- Kuala Lumpur00 60 3
- Johor Bahru00 60 7
- Kota Kinabalu00 60 88
Save Malaysian contacts with plus
Calling Malaysia cell phones works with +60 and a 9-digit number without the 0.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 60
- Dial the number without the 0
No time difference with Manila
There is no time difference, so a call at 8:00 in Manila reaches Malaysia at 8:00.
Calling Malaysia from the Philippines without an international plan
Suparelay calls Malaysia for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the Philippines charge up to $0.40/min. No carrier in the Philippines that we checked includes Malaysia in a plan, so each minute is charged.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 8× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.06 mobile |
 | $0.40 + tax |
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
- All year: the same time as Manila
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Malaysia fails
Register your Philippine SIM before calling
A new Philippine SIM stays inactive until you register it, so it cannot make calls to any destination. Register the SIM first.
Republic Act 11934, section 4Smart default rate is $0.40 a minute
Smart publishes an IDD rate of $0.40 per minute to any country.
Smart Communications, Smart IDDFrom 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 the Philippines cell phone or mobile?
Dial +60, then the number. It works from any mobile in the Philippines
Are calls to Malaysia included in the Philippines phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the Philippines that we checked includes Malaysia in a plan
Does DITO include calls to Malaysia?
DITO charges $0.40 a minute to a landline in Malaysia and $0.40 to a mobile
How much does it cost to call Malaysia from the Philippines?
With no plan, carriers in the Philippines charge up to $0.40 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Kuala Lumpur from the Philippines?
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
How to make an international call to Malaysia?
Dial 00 60, then the number. From a mobile, +60 works too
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 the Philippines 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 the Philippines 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 the Philippines?
From a landline in the Philippines, 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: the same time as Manila