How to call Malaysia from the US
- From mobile
- +60 x xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 60 x xxxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Malaysia from the US
How to make a call to Malaysia from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts a Malaysian area code: it does not follow 60.
- 011The US 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
- 011 60 3 2385 6789
Main area codes in Malaysia
The area code comes right after 60, then the local number
- Kuala Lumpur011 603then the local number
- Johor Bahru011 607then the local number
- Ipoh011 605then the local number
- Melaka City011 606then the local number
- Kuantan011 609then the local number
- Kota Kinabalu011 6088then the local number
- Kuching011 6082then the local number
- George Town011 604then the local number
Before you call Malaysia
Dial the big cities
Each city code follows 011 60 and has no leading 0.
- Kuala Lumpur011 60 3
- Johor Bahru011 60 7
- George Town011 60 4
Reach Borneo and Labuan
These codes have two digits, so dial them right after 60.
- Kota Kinabalu011 60 88
- Kuching011 60 82
- Labuan011 60 87
Remove the 0 from saved numbers
Calling Malaysia cell phones works the same way. A 9-digit number saved with a leading 0 fails, so type it in the dialer above without the 0.
- Dial 011 60
- Skip the 0 of the area code
- Dial the area code and the number
Calling Malaysia from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Malaysia for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. No US carrier that we checked includes Malaysia in a plan, so each one needs an add-on or charges per minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 80× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.06 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax |
 | $3.00 + tax |
 | $2.49 + 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. The time difference moves only when US clocks change, because Malaysia keeps the same time all year.
- Time difference
- March to November: 12 hours ahead of New York
- November to March: 13 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Malaysia fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom 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 US cell phone?
Dial +60, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
How to call Malaysia from the US mobile?
Dial 011 60, then the number. From a mobile, +60 works too
Are calls to Malaysia included in the US phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Malaysia in a plan
How much does it cost to call Malaysia from the US?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Kuala Lumpur from the US?
For Kuala Lumpur, dial 011 60 3, then the local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Malaysia?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, 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 the US 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 US 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 US?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 60, then the number
When is the best time to call Malaysia?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Malaysia. March to November: 12 hours ahead of New York. November to March: 13 hours ahead of New York
How do you call Malaysia from the USA?
Dial 011 60, then the number. From a mobile, +60 works too
How to make an international call to Malaysia from the USA?
Dial 011 60, then the number. From a mobile, +60 works too