How to call the UAE from Sri Lanka
- From mobile
- +971 x xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 971 x xxx xxxx
From $0.35/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the UAE from Sri Lanka
How to make a call to the UAE from Sri Lanka: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 00Sri Lanka exit code
- 971Country code of the UAE
- 4Dubai
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +971 x xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +971 2 234 5678
- Mobile
- +971 2 234 5678
- Landline
- 00 971 2 234 5678
Main area codes in the UAE
The area code comes right after 971, then the local number
- Dubai00 9714then 7 digits
- Abu Dhabi00 9712then 7 digits
- Sharjah00 9716then 7 digits
- Al Ain City00 9713then 7 digits
- Fujairah00 9719then 7 digits
- Ras Alkhaimah00 9717then 7 digits
Before you call the UAE
Calling the UAE cell phones
From a mobile, the + replaces the exit code, and 971 comes next.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 971
- Dial the number
Call Abu Dhabi, Dubai, or Sharjah
Each area code plus 7 local digits makes an 8-digit number.
- Abu Dhabi00 971 2
- Dubai00 971 4
- Sharjah00 971 6
Drop the 0 after 971
A UAE area code that starts with 0 loses it once you dial the country code.
- Fails
- 00 971 0 4 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 971 4 xxx xxxx
Calling the UAE from Sri Lanka without an international plan
Suparelay calls the UAE for $0.35/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Sri Lanka charge up to $0.18/min. No Sri Lanka carrier we checked includes the UAE in a plan, so each minute is billed on its own.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $0.35 landline$0.37 mobile |
 | $0.083 + tax |
 | $0.17 + tax |
 | $0.18 + tax$0.17 + tax with access code 100 with plan |
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, so the best hours to call stay the same all year.
- Time difference
- All year: 1.5 hours behind Colombo
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to the UAE fails
Mobitel postpaid IDD needs a deposit before six months
A Mobitel postpaid customer with less than 6 months on the network pays a refundable deposit of Rs. 2000 for international calls.
Mobitel, IDDSri Lanka blocks VoIP protocols on some connections
TRCSL has all operators block VoIP applications and protocols suspected of bypassing international telecommunications, such as SIP and H.323. The block covers symmetric broadband, leased lines, and international private leased circuits with a bandwidth of 1 Mbps or more. It excludes asymmetric broadband such as ADSL, GPRS, 3G, HSPA, and Wimax. An eligible customer can ask TRCSL to unblock VoIP by applying through the operator.
TRCSL, VOIP UnblockingFrom 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 Sri Lanka on a cell phone or mobile, and how do I call the UAE from Sri Lanka?
Dial +971, then the number. It works from any mobile in Sri Lanka
Are calls to the UAE included in Sri Lanka phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Sri Lanka that we checked includes the UAE in a plan
How much does it cost to call the UAE from Sri Lanka?
With no plan, carriers in Sri Lanka charge up to $0.18 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Dubai from Sri Lanka?
For Dubai, dial 00 971 4, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call the UAE?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 971. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
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
How to call the UAE from Sri Lanka for free, or make a free call to the UAE?
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 Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka?
From a landline in Sri Lanka, dial 00 971, then the number
When is the best time to call the UAE?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the UAE. All year: 1.5 hours behind Colombo