How to call Malaysia from the UK
- 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 UK
How to make a call to Malaysia from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Malaysian numbers have 8 to 10 digits, so a 9-digit number is normal, and the 0 of an area code drops after 60.
- 00The UK 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 area code
Add the area code straight after 60, with no 0.
- Kuala Lumpur00 60 3
- Johor Bahru00 60 7
- George Town00 60 4
Reach Borneo and Labuan
These cities take a two digit area code.
- Kota Kinabalu00 60 88
- Kuching00 60 82
- Labuan00 60 87
Save contacts without the 0
Calling Malaysia cell phones from a saved contact fails when the trunk 0 follows the country code. Type it in the dialer above.
- Fails
- +60 03 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- +60 3 xxxx xxxx
Calling Malaysia from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Malaysia for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13/min. EE and Vodafone need an add-on for Malaysia, and O2 blocks the call on a £0 Spend Cap.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 122× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.06 mobile |
 | $6.13$0.066 with plan |
 | $5.42 |
 | $3.96 |
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 changes in March and October, because the UK moves its clocks and Malaysia does not.
- Time difference
- March to October: 7 hours ahead of London
- October to March: 8 hours ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Malaysia fails
O2 blocks international calls on a £0 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 bars chargeable use outside the monthly and Bolt On allowances. International calls are in that group, so the call fails.
O2, What are spend caps?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 the UK cell phone or mobile?
Dial +60, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Malaysia included in the UK phone plans?
On some plans. O2 includes calls to Malaysia in its plans. EE and Vodafone 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 the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Kuala Lumpur from the UK?
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 make a free call to Malaysia, or call Malaysia from the UK 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 from the UK 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 UK?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 60, then the number
When is the best time to call Malaysia?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Malaysia. March to October: 7 hours ahead of London. October to March: 8 hours ahead of London
How do I call Malaysia from the UK on an international call to Malaysia?
Dial 00 60, then the number. From a mobile, +60 works too
Does EE include calls to Malaysia?
With the Calling Abroad from the UK add-on. Without it, EE charges $6.13 a minute to a landline and $6.13 to a mobile
Does O2 include calls to Malaysia?
Yes, up to 500 minutes. O2 includes 500 minutes to Malaysia with £30 Rolling plan