How to call Malta
- From mobile
- +356 xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 356 xxxx xxxx
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How to call Malta from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Malta from abroad
How to make a call to Malta from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. Every Malta number has 8 digits after +356, and the first digit shows if it is a landline, a mobile, or a toll-free number.
- Landline+356 2xxx xxxx
- Mobile+356 7xxx xxxx
- Mobile+356 9xxx xxxx
- 00Exit code
- 356Country code of Malta
- xxxx xxxxThe 8-digit 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 Malta
Tell the number type by its first digit
Landlines start with 2, mobiles with 7 or 9, and toll-free numbers with 8.
- Landline+356 2
- Mobile+356 7 or +356 9
- Toll-free+356 8
Only 8000 is free from every phone
Other 800 numbers are free from a landline only, and a mobile can pay a landline rate.
- Free from every phone+356 8000 xxxx
- Free from a landline+356 8003 xxxx
Check the clock before you call
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Malta, so check the time difference and daylight saving time for your city.
How Malta phone numbers work
- Length
- Every Malta number has 8 digits after +356
- Landlines
- Starts with 2. No area structure is required, though an operator may add its own within its own blocks
- Mobiles
- Starts with 7 or 9
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 8. Only the 8000 range is free from every phone; 8003, 8004, 8006, 8007, and 8009 numbers are free from a landline but can cost as much as a landline call from a mobile
Want to call Malta?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Malta
The time now in Malta, and the best hours to call
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Holidays in Malta
Offices close on these days by law
- Dec8Feast of the Immaculate ConceptionTuesday
- Dec13Republic DaySunday
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Feb10Feast of Saint Paul's ShipwreckWednesday
- Mar19Feast of Saint JosephFriday
Why a call to Malta fails
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Malta, Europe, and most of the world. From the US and Canada, the exit code is 011 instead.
You assume every Malta 800 number is free
Malta freephone numbers start with 8. Only the 8000 range is free from every phone; other 800 numbers are free from a landline but can cost as much as a landline call from a mobile.
Questions
How do I call Malta from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 356 and the 8-digit number
How to call to Malta, how do you call Malta, and how to call Malta number?
Dial your exit code, then 356 and the 8-digit number
Which exit code do I dial before 356?
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 Malta mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +356, then the 8-digit number
Why does my call to Malta not go through?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and you assume every Malta 800 number is free. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Malta now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Malta
How much does it cost to call Malta?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Malta. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Free call to Malta 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 +356 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 356 and the 8-digit number. It works the same in every country
Can I do a WhatsApp call to Malta?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Malta needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to make an international call to Malta?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
What's the best way to do an online call to Malta, an internet call to Malta, or call Malta number online?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Malta. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call