How to call the Maldives from the US
- From mobile
- +960 xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 960 xxx xxxx
From $1.76/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the Maldives from the US
How to make a call to the Maldives from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Every Maldivian number is a 7-digit number: a 3 digit area code, then 4 more digits.
- 011The US exit code
- 960Country code of the Maldives
- 300Malé
- xxxxLocal number
- 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
- 011 960 300 1234
Main area codes in the Maldives
The area code comes right after 960, then the local number
- Malé/Hulhulé/Aarah011 960300011 960301011 960330011 960331011 960332011 960333011 960334then 4 digits
- Malé Region011 960302011 960303011 960304then 4 digits
- Hulhumalé011 960335then 4 digits
- Vilimalé011 960339then 4 digits
- Haa Alifu011 960650then 4 digits
- Haa Dhaalu011 960652then 4 digits
- Shaviyani011 960654then 4 digits
- Noonu011 960656then 4 digits
Before you call the Maldives
Pick the area code for your island
Malé, Hulhumalé, and Vilimalé each have their own code. Add 4 digits after it.
- Malé011 960 300
- Hulhumalé011 960 335
- Vilimalé011 960 339
Save Maldives contacts with +960
Calling the Maldives cell phones works from a US mobile at home and abroad when you save the number as +960 and 7 digits.
- +960country code
- xxx xxxxlocal number
Calling the Maldives from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls the Maldives for $1.76/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $5.00/min. No carrier we checked in the US includes the Maldives in a plan, so each one needs an add-on or charges per minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 2× cheaper | $1.76 |
 | $5.00 + tax$1.25 + tax with plan |
 | $5.00 + tax$1.48 + tax with plan |
 | $2.49 + tax$1.48 + tax with plan |
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 moves in March and November because New York changes its clocks, not the Maldives.
- Time difference
- March to November: 9 hours ahead of New York
- November to March: 10 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to the Maldives 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 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 a US cell phone or mobile?
Dial +960, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to the Maldives included in the US phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes the Maldives in a plan
How much does it cost to call the Maldives from the US?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $5.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Malé/Hulhulé/Aarah from the US?
For Malé/Hulhulé/Aarah, dial 011 960 300, then the 4-digit local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call the Maldives?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 960. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
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 call the Maldives from the US for free, or make a free call?
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 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 the Maldives without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the Maldives landline from the US?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 960, then the number
How do I call the Maldives from the US, and is it an international call to the Maldives?
Dial 011 960, 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. March to November: 9 hours ahead of New York. November to March: 10 hours ahead of New York
Does AT&T include calls to the Maldives?
With the AT&T International Calling. Without it, AT&T charges $5.00 a minute to a landline and $5.00 to a mobile
Does Verizon include calls to the Maldives?
With the Global Calling. Without it, Verizon charges $2.49 a minute to a landline and $2.49 to a mobile