How to call the UAE from Singapore
- From mobile
- +971 x xxx xxxx
- From landline
- carrier code + 971 x xxx xxxx
From $0.35/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the UAE from Singapore
How to make a call to the UAE from Singapore: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. UAE area codes drop the 0 after 971, so a Dubai landline is an 8-digit number after the country code.
- Fails
- 021 971 0 4 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 021 971 4 xxx xxxx
- +From a mobile
- 971Country code of the UAE
- x xxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- M1021 971
- Singtel001 971
- StarHub018 971
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +971 2 234 5678
- Mobile
- +971 2 234 5678
Main area codes in the UAE
The area code comes right after 971, then the local number
- Dubai+9714then 7 digits
- Abu Dhabi+9712then 7 digits
- Sharjah+9716then 7 digits
- Al Ain City+9713then 7 digits
- Fujairah+9719then 7 digits
- Ras Alkhaimah+9717then 7 digits
Before you call the UAE
Dial Sharjah, Al Ain, or Fujairah
Add the area code right after 971, then the 7 local digits.
- Sharjah001 971 6
- Al Ain City001 971 3
- Fujairah001 971 9
Reach Ras Alkhaimah from StarHub
Dial 018 971 7 and the 7 local digits.
- 018StarHub
- 971UAE
- 7Ras Alkhaimah
- xxx xxxxlocal number
Use + on a Singapore mobile
How do I call the UAE from Singapore? Hold 0 for +, then dial 971; the same steps work for calling the UAE cell phones.
Calling the UAE from Singapore without an international plan
Suparelay calls the UAE for $0.35/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Singapore charge up to $1.56/min. On this route, Singtel needs its Free v019 plan; M1 and StarHub charge each minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 4× cheaper | $0.35 landline$0.37 mobile |
 | $1.52 |
 | $1.56 + tax with access code 001 |
 | $0.62 + tax with access code 018 |
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 never changes, because the UAE has no daylight saving time.
- Time difference
- All year: 4 hours behind Singapore
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to the UAE fails
Singtel IDD 001 needs activation
A Singtel line must have IDD access activated before IDD 001 calls work. Application is free, so ask Singtel before you call abroad.
Singtel, IDD 001M1 charges a plus sign call at IDD 002 rates
On M1, a call that starts with + is charged at the Premium IDD 002 rate, so you do not need to dial 002.
M1, Premium IDD 002From any country, a call to the UAE also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
Questions
How to call the UAE from a Singapore cell phone or mobile?
Dial +971, then the number. It works from any mobile in Singapore
Are calls to the UAE included in Singapore phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Singapore that we checked includes the UAE in a plan
How much does it cost to call the UAE from Singapore?
With no plan, carriers in Singapore charge up to $1.56 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call a Dubai number from Singapore?
For Dubai, dial +971 4, then the 7-digit local number
How to call Abu Dhabi from Singapore?
For Dubai, dial +971 4, then the 7-digit local number
- Dubai001 971 4
- Abu Dhabi001 971 2
How do I dial a +971 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 971 and the number
Can I call the UAE on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 971 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to the UAE
Why isn't my call going through to the UAE?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
Is a free call to the UAE possible, and how to call the UAE from Singapore 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 the UAE from Singapore on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in the UAE without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the UAE landline from Singapore?
From a landline in Singapore, dial your carrier's code, then 971 and the number: 021 with M1, 001 with Singtel, and 018 with StarHub
When is the best time to call the UAE?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the UAE. All year: 4 hours behind Singapore