How to call the Maldives from India
- From mobile
- +960 xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 960 xxx xxxx
From $1.76/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the Maldives from India
How to make a call to the Maldives from India: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Every Maldivian number has 7 digits after 960: a 3-digit area code, then 4 digits.
- 00India exit code
- 960Country code of the Maldives
- xxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +960 xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +960 300 1234
- Mobile
- +960 300 1234
- Landline
- 00 960 300 1234
Main area codes in the Maldives
The area code comes right after 960, then the local number
- Malé/Hulhulé/Aarah00 96030000 96030100 96033000 96033100 96033200 96033300 960334then 4 digits
- Malé Region00 96030200 96030300 960304then 4 digits
- Hulhumalé00 960335then 4 digits
- Vilimalé00 960339then 4 digits
- Haa Alifu00 960650then 4 digits
- Haa Dhaalu00 960652then 4 digits
- Shaviyani00 960654then 4 digits
- Noonu00 960656then 4 digits
Before you call the Maldives
Dial Malé, Hulhulé, and Aarah
These islands share 7 area codes, and 300 is the first. The local number has 4 digits.
- 00exit
- 960Maldives
- 300Malé
- xxxxlocal number
Reach Hulhumalé and Vilimalé
Each island has its own code, then 4 digits.
- Hulhumalé00 960 335
- Vilimalé00 960 339
- Malé Region00 960 302
Save contacts with +960
A number saved with +960 works from any mobile in India for calling the Maldives cell phones, with no exit code to remember.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 960
- Dial the 7-digit number
Calling the Maldives from India without an international plan
Suparelay calls the Maldives for $1.76/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in India charge up to $0.74/min. Jio and Vi include the Maldives in no plan, and Airtel needs its ISD pack for a lower rate.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $1.76 |
 | $0.74 + tax$0.48 + tax with plan |
 | $0.59 + tax |
 | $0.52 + tax |
Want to call the Maldives?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the Maldives
The time now in the Maldives, and the best hours to call. The time difference is 0.5 hours, so 8:00 in the Maldives is 8:30 in India, in every season.
- Time difference
- All year: 0.5 hours behind Kolkata
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to the Maldives fails
New Vi postpaid lines need physical verification for ISD
A new Vi postpaid line does not get international calls until Vi verifies the subscriber in person. This applies to every destination.
Vi, Postpaid Terms and ConditionsVi postpaid ISD discount ends during national roaming
The discounted ISD rate of a Vi postpaid plan or pack applies only on the home network. During national roaming, Vi charges the standard ISD rate for every destination.
Vi, Postpaid ISD Call Rates & ISD CodesFrom any country, a call to the Maldives also fails when
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call the Maldives from India cell phone or mobile?
Dial +960, then the number. It works from any mobile in India
Are calls to the Maldives included in India phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in India that we checked includes the Maldives in a plan
How much does it cost to call the Maldives from India?
With no plan, carriers in India charge up to $0.74 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Malé/Hulhulé/Aarah from India?
For Malé/Hulhulé/Aarah, dial 00 960 300, then the 4-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call the Maldives?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 960. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I call the Maldives from India: how do I dial a +960 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 960 and the number
Can I call the Maldives on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 960 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to the Maldives
Why isn't my call going through to the Maldives?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to make a free call to the Maldives from India?
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 the Maldives from India on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in the Maldives without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the Maldives landline from India?
From a landline in India, dial 00 960, then the number
How to make an international call to the Maldives?
Dial 00 960, then the number. From a mobile, +960 works too
When is the best time to call the Maldives?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the Maldives. All year: 0.5 hours behind Kolkata