How to call Malaysia from Singapore
- From mobile
- +60 x xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- carrier code + 60 x xxxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Malaysia from Singapore
How to make a call to Malaysia from Singapore: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Malaysian numbers have 8, 9, or 10 digits, so a 9-digit number is normal, and the 0 drops after 60.
- +From a mobile
- 60Country code of Malaysia
- x xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- M1021 60
- Singtel019 60
- StarHub018 60
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +60 3 2385 6789
- Mobile
- +60 3 2385 6789
Main area codes in Malaysia
The area code comes right after 60, then the local number
- Kuala Lumpur+603then the local number
- Johor Bahru+607then the local number
- Ipoh+605then the local number
- Melaka City+606then the local number
- Kuantan+609then the local number
- Kota Kinabalu+6088then the local number
- Kuching+6082then the local number
- George Town+604then the local number
Before you call Malaysia
Drop the 0 after 60
A Malaysian number written with a leading 0 loses it after the country code.
- Fails
- +60 03 xxx
- Works
- +60 3 xxx
Dial the right city code
Kuala Lumpur is +60 3. Type the code, then the local number in the dialer above.
- Kuala Lumpur+60 3
- Johor Bahru+60 7
- George Town+60 4
Calling Malaysia cell phones with +60
A contact saved with +60 works from a mobile in Singapore without an exit code.
- Save the contact as +60
- Leave out the 0 of the area code
- Tap call
Calling Malaysia from Singapore without an international plan
Suparelay calls Malaysia for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Singapore charge up to $0.55/min. Singtel includes calls to Malaysia in its plans, while M1 and StarHub sell the same calls as an add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 11× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.06 mobile |
 | $0.55 |
 | $0.15 landline · $0.20 mobile + tax with access code 019 |
 | $0.13 landline · $0.16 mobile + tax with access code 018 |
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 has no time difference with Singapore, so the two clocks match all year.
- Time difference
- All year: the same time as Singapore
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Malaysia fails
Singtel IDD 001 needs activation
A Singtel line must have IDD access activated before IDD 001 calls work. Application is free, so ask Singtel before you call abroad.
Singtel, IDD 001M1 charges a plus sign call at IDD 002 rates
On M1, a call that starts with + is charged at the Premium IDD 002 rate, so you do not need to dial 002.
M1, Premium IDD 002From 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 Singapore with a Singtel mobile?
Dial +60, then the number. It works from any mobile in Singapore
Are calls to Malaysia included in Singapore phone plans?
On some plans. Singtel includes calls to Malaysia in its plans. M1 and StarHub 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 Singapore?
With no plan, carriers in Singapore charge up to $0.55 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Kuala Lumpur from Singapore?
For Kuala Lumpur, dial +60 3, then the local number
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 Singapore for free?
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 number from Singapore?
Dial +60, then the number. From a mobile, +60 works too
How to call to Malaysia from Singapore?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to make call to Malaysia from Singapore?
The country code of Malaysia is +60
How to call Malaysia from Singapore 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 Singapore?
From a landline in Singapore, dial your carrier's code, then 60 and the number: 021 with M1, 019 with Singtel, and 018 with StarHub
When is the best time to call Malaysia?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Malaysia. All year: the same time as Singapore
Can Singtel call Malaysia?
Yes, up to 1200 minutes. Singtel includes 1200 minutes to Malaysia with $35 hi! 5G+ Enhanced Plan
Can M1 call Malaysia?
Yes, up to 1000 minutes. M1 includes 1000 minutes to Malaysia with IDD 033 Pack 4 weeks
How to call Malaysia from Singapore with Singtel?
From a landline in Singapore, dial your carrier's code, then 60 and the number: 021 with M1, 019 with Singtel, and 018 with StarHub
How to call Malaysia from Singapore with StarHub?
Yes, up to 700 minutes. StarHub includes 700 minutes to Malaysia with IDD 018 Value-Added Service