How to call the Maldives
- From mobile
- +960 xxx xxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 960 xxx xxxx
From $1.76/min in your browser, from any country
How to call the Maldives from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial the Maldives from abroad
How to make a call to the Maldives from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. Every ordinary Maldivian number has 7 digits, with no area code and no leading 0 to drop after 960.
- 00Exit code
- 960Country code of the Maldives
- 300Malé
- xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call the Maldives
Dial a Malé area
Each area of Malé has its own 3 digits, then 4 more.
- Malé/Hulhulé/Aarah+960 300
- Hulhumalé+960 335
- Vilimalé+960 339
Check the time difference first
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the Maldives. It has no daylight saving time, so the time difference moves only when your own clocks change.
How the Maldives phone numbers work
- Landlines
- Starts with 3 in Malé or 6 in an atoll. Each atoll has its own 3-digit range, from 650 to 689
- Mobiles
- Starts with 7 for Dhiraagu or 9 for Ooredoo. The regulator gives each network its own range, with no overlap
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 800. Dialed at home as 0800, the only Maldives number that keeps a leading digit
Want to call the Maldives?
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When to call the Maldives
The time now in the Maldives, and the best hours to call
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in the Maldives
Offices close on these days by law
- Nov3Victory DayTuesday
- Nov11Republic DayWednesday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Feb8First Day of Ramadan (estimated)Monday
- Mar9Eid al-Fitr (estimated)Tuesday
- Mar10Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated)Wednesday
Why a call to the Maldives fails
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from the Maldives, Europe, and most of the world. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.
The number does not take calls from abroad
Freephone numbers are dialed at home as 0800 followed by 7 digits.
Questions
How do I call the Maldives from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 960 and the number
Which exit code do I dial before 960?
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 call the Maldives mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +960, then the number
Why does my call to the Maldives not go through?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in the Maldives now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the Maldives. Most of the Maldives keeps the time of Maldives. The Maldives has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call the Maldives?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include the Maldives. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Can I make a free call to the Maldives mobile number?
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 do I type +960 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 960 and the number. It works the same in every country
Can I make a WhatsApp call to the Maldives?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in the Maldives needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to make an international call to the Maldives?
Dial your exit code, then 960 and the number
How to call to the Maldives from a landline?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How do you call the Maldives from a mobile phone?
From a mobile in any country, dial +960, then the number
How to call the Maldives number online with an internet call?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in the Maldives needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
What's the best way to call the Maldives?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include the Maldives. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call