How to call Malta from the UK
- From mobile
- +356 xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 356 xxxx xxxx
From $0.45/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Malta from the UK
How to make a call to Malta from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. From a UK mobile, + replaces 00, and both give the same call to Malta.
- 00The UK exit code
- 356Country code of Malta
- xxxx xxxxThe 8-digit 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
- 00 356 2100 1234
Before you call Malta
Dial a Malta number from the UK
Every Malta number has 8 digits, so dial the exit code, 356, and all 8.
- 00exit
- 356Malta
- xxxx xxxxlocal number
Calling Malta cell phones and landlines
A Malta cell phone and a landline take the same 8 digits, so only your UK phone decides the start.
- UK mobile+356
- UK landline00 356
Check Malta toll free numbers first
To call a Malta toll free number from the UK, dial it like any Malta number. Not every Malta 800 number is free.
- Dial 00 or hold 0 for +
- Dial 356
- Dial the 8 digits
Calling Malta from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Malta for $0.45/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $0.33/min
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $0.45 landline$0.77 mobile |
 | $0.33 |
 | $0.30 |
 | $0.32 |
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. The time difference stays at 1 hour, because daylight saving time moves both clocks together.
- Time difference
- All year: 1 hour ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Malta fails
O2 blocks international calls on a £0 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 bars chargeable use outside the monthly and Bolt On allowances. International calls are in that group, so the call fails.
O2, What are spend caps?From 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 the UK mobile or cell phone?
Dial +356, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Malta included in the UK phone plans?
On some plans. O2 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 the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $0.33 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Do I need to dial 00 to call Malta?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, 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
Free call to Malta: how to call Malta from the UK for free?
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 Malta from the UK 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 the UK?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 356, then the 8-digit number
How do I call Malta from the UK: what is an international call to Malta?
Dial 00 356, then the 8-digit number. From a mobile, +356 works too
Does O2 include calls to Malta?
Yes, up to 500 minutes. O2 includes 500 minutes to Malta with £30 Rolling plan
When is the best time to call Malta?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Malta. All year: 1 hour ahead of London