How to call Thailand from Malaysia
- From mobile
- +66 x xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 66 x xxx xxxx
From $0.20/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Thailand from Malaysia
How to make a call to Thailand from Malaysia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts a Thai number, so 02 becomes 2 after 66.
- 00Malaysia exit code
- 66Country code of Thailand
- 2Bangkok
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +66 x xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +66 2 123 4567
- Mobile
- +66 2 123 4567
- Landline
- 00 66 2 123 4567
Main area codes in Thailand
The area code comes right after 66, then the local number
- Bangkok/Nonthaburi/Pathum Thani/Samut Prakan00 661000 661600 661800 661900 662then the local number
- Lampang/Nan/Phayao/Phrae00 6654then 6 digits
- Chiang Mai/Chiang Rai/Lamphun/Mae Hong Son00 665200 6653then 6 digits
- Chanthaburi/Trat00 6639then 6 digits
- Kanchanaburi/Nakhon Pathom/Samut Sakhon/Samut Songkhram00 6634then 6 digits
- Kamphaeng Phet/Phitsanulok/Sukhothai/Tak/Uttaradit00 6655then 6 digits
- Lop Buri/Saraburi/Sing Buri00 6636then 6 digits
- Chumphon/Ranong/Surat Thani00 6677then 6 digits
Before you call Thailand
Dial a Thai city by area code
A Bangkok number is an 8-digit number: the code 2 and 7 more digits. The other cities below take 6 after their code.
- Bangkok00 66 2
- Lampang00 66 54
- Chanthaburi00 66 39
Never keep the 0 after 66
A saved Thai number often starts with 0, and the call fails with it.
- Fails
- 00 66 02 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 66 2 xxx xxxx
Calling Thailand cell phones
From a Malaysian mobile, +66 replaces 00 66.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 66
- Dial the number without its 0
Calling Thailand from Malaysia without an international plan
Suparelay calls Thailand for $0.20/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Malaysia charge up to $0.49/min. CelcomDigi and Maxis list Thailand in no plan, and U Mobile includes it only on ULTRA / 5G-Ready Prepaid Rate Plan.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 2× cheaper | $0.20 |
 | $0.41 + tax |
 | $0.49 + tax |
 | $0.42 + tax$0.088 + tax with plan |
Want to call Thailand?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Thailand
The time now in Thailand, and the best hours to call. The time difference stays 1 hour in every month, so 22:00 in Thailand is 23:00 in Kuala Lumpur.
- Time difference
- All year: 1 hour behind Kuala Lumpur
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Thailand fails
Prepaid 5G Biru Unlimited Passes cover domestic calls only
On CelcomDigi Prepaid 5G Biru, the Unlimited Passes cover calls inside Malaysia only. International calls are not part of the pass.
CelcomDigi, Prepaid 5G Biru fair usage policyFrom any country, a call to Thailand also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- Your own exit code, not Thailand's
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call Thailand from a Malaysia cell phone or mobile?
Dial +66, then the number. It works from any mobile in Malaysia
Are calls to Thailand included in Malaysia phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Malaysia that we checked includes Thailand in a plan
How much does it cost to call Thailand from Malaysia?
With no plan, carriers in Malaysia charge up to $0.49 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Bangkok/Nonthaburi/Pathum Thani/Samut Prakan from Malaysia?
For Bangkok/Nonthaburi/Pathum Thani/Samut Prakan, dial 00 66 10, then the 6-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Thailand?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 66. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +66 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 66 and the number
Can I call Thailand on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 66 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Thailand
Why isn't my call going through to Thailand?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number, your own exit code, not Thailand's, and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Thailand from Malaysia for free, and is there a free call to Thailand?
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 Thailand from Malaysia on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Thailand without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Thailand landline from Malaysia?
From a landline in Malaysia, dial 00 66, then the number
When is the best time to call Thailand?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Thailand. All year: 1 hour behind Kuala Lumpur
How to call Thailand number from Malaysia, or make an international call to Thailand?
Dial 00 66, then the number. From a mobile, +66 works too