How to call Malta from Australia
- From mobile
- +356 xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 0011 356 xxxx xxxx
From $0.45/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Malta from Australia
How to make a call to Malta from Australia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. From a mobile, type + in place of 0011 and the phone adds the exit code for you.
- 0011Australia exit code
- 356Country code of Malta
- xxxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +356 xxxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +356 2100 1234
- Mobile
- +356 2100 1234
- Landline
- 0011 356 2100 1234
Before you call Malta
Save Maltese contacts with +356
A contact saved as +356 and 8 digits works from any mobile in Australia.
- +exit
- 356Malta
- xxxx xxxxlocal number
Check a Malta 800 number first
A Malta toll free number from Australia is not free by default, so do not assume every 800 number costs nothing.
Calling Malta cell phones
How do I call Malta from Australia on a cell phone? Type +356, then the 8 digits.
Calling Malta from Australia without an international plan
Suparelay calls Malta for $0.45/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Australia charge up to $1.96/min. Telstra includes Malta in no plan, and Optus and Vodafone include it only on named prepaid plans.
- OptusEpic Data, Epic Value
- VodafonePrepaid Plus
- TelstraNo plan
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 4× cheaper | $0.45 landline$0.77 mobile |
 | $1.91 landline · $1.96 mobile |
 | $0.21 |
 | $0.69 + $0.19 per call |
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 moves the time difference between 9 and 10 hours, so check the clock before each call.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 8 hours behind Sydney
- January 1 to March 29: 10 hours behind Sydney
- March 29 to April 5: 9 hours behind Sydney
- October 4 to October 25: 9 hours behind Sydney
- October 25 to December 31: 10 hours behind Sydney
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Malta fails
Optus Supercharge adds 39c per call
On Optus Prepaid Supercharge, every international call costs a 39c flagfall. The per-minute rate comes on top of it.
Optus, Optus Prepaid Supercharge | International Call RatesFrom any country, a call to Malta also fails when
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- You assume every Malta 800 number is free
Questions
How to call Malta from Australia on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +356, then the number. It works from any mobile in Australia
Are calls to Malta included in Australia phone plans?
On some plans. Optus includes calls to Malta in its plans. Vodafone charges less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call Malta from Australia?
Nothing extra on Optus Medium Choice Plus or Large Choice Plus plan. Without such a plan, carriers in Australia charge up to $1.96 a minute. Suparelay calls Malta from your browser for cents a minute, with no plan
Do I need to dial 0011 to call Malta?
From a landline, yes: dial 0011, then 356. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +356 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 356 and the 8-digit number
Can I call Malta on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 356 and the 8-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to Malta
Why isn't my call going through to Malta?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and you assume every Malta 800 number is free. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Malta from Australia for free: is there a free call to Malta?
Only on Optus Medium Choice Plus or Large Choice Plus plan, or app to app. With any other plan, or from a laptop, Suparelay calls Malta from your browser for cents a minute
How to call Malta from Australia on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Malta without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Malta landline from Australia?
From a landline in Australia, dial 0011 356, then the 8-digit number
When is the best time to call Malta?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Malta. Most of the year: 8 hours behind Sydney. January 1 to March 29: 10 hours behind Sydney. March 29 to April 5: 9 hours behind Sydney. October 4 to October 25: 9 hours behind Sydney. October 25 to December 31: 10 hours behind Sydney
How to make an international call to Malta?
Dial 0011 356, then the 8-digit number. From a mobile, +356 works too