How to call the UAE
- From mobile
- +971 x xxx xxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 971 x xxx xxxx
From $0.35/min in your browser, from any country
How to call the UAE from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial the UAE from abroad
How to make a call to the UAE from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. Every UAE landline is 8 digits after 971: a 1-digit area code, then 7 digits.
- Dubai+971 4
- Abu Dhabi+971 2
- Sharjah+971 6
- Al Ain+971 3
- 00Exit code
- 971Country code of the UAE
- x xxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- 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 the UAE
Drop the 0 of a mobile
A UAE mobile that starts 050 is dialed as +971 50. The same holds for each mobile prefix.
- 050 mobile+971 50
- 052 mobile+971 52
- 054 mobile+971 54
- 055 mobile+971 55
- 056 mobile+971 56
- 058 mobile+971 58
Call the UAE number online
The other side needs no app. Start from the dialer above.
- Type +971 and the number
- Check the price shown
- Call from your browser
How the UAE phone numbers work
- Landlines
- Starts with 02, 03, 04, 06, 07, or 09, one code for each emirate or coast region.
- Mobiles
- Starts with 050, 052, 054, 055, 056, or 058, split between Etisalat and du.
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 400 or 800. Free to call from inside the UAE.
Want to call the UAE?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the UAE
The time now in the UAE, and the best hours to call. The time difference to the UAE moves only when your own clocks change, because the UAE clock stays the same all year.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in the UAE
Offices close on these days by law
- Dec2National DayWednesday
- Dec3National DayThursday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Mar9Eid al-Fitr (estimated)Tuesday
- Mar10Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated)Wednesday
- Mar11Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated)Thursday
Why a call to the UAE fails
The 0 is still in the number
The 0 before an area code works only inside the UAE. From abroad, leave it out: +971 4 takes the place of 04 for a Dubai number.
The exit code is wrong for your country
The UAE uses the exit code 00, the same as most of the world. From the US or Canada, dial 011 first, then +971.
Questions
How do I call the UAE from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 971 and the number
Which exit code do I dial before 971?
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 the UAE number: how to call the UAE mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +971, then the number
How do you call the UAE, and how to call to the UAE from a landline?
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 Dubai: which number do I dial for a Dubai phone number?
Dial your exit code, then 971 and the number
Why does my call to the UAE not go through?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in the UAE now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the UAE. Most of the UAE keeps the time of Dubai. The UAE has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call the UAE?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include the UAE. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Can I make a free call to Dubai?
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 +971 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 971 and the number. It works the same in every country
Which app to call Dubai, and can I WhatsApp call the UAE or WhatsApp call Dubai?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in the UAE needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser