How to call the UAE from Thailand
- 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 Thailand
How to make a call to the UAE from Thailand: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- +From a mobile
- 971Country code of the UAE
- x xxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- AIS003 971
- NT009 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
Call Abu Dhabi from Thailand
From an AIS landline, 003 971 2 reaches Abu Dhabi and 003 971 4 reaches Dubai.
- Abu Dhabi003 971 2
- Dubai003 971 4
Save UAE contacts with +971
For calling the UAE cell phones, save each number with +971. It works from any Thailand mobile.
- +exit
- 971UAE
- 4Dubai
- xxx xxxxlocal number
Drop the 0 of the area code
A UAE landline is an 8-digit number: area code plus 7 digits. The 0 before the area code drops after 971.
- Fails
- 003 971 0 4 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 003 971 4 xxx xxxx
Calling the UAE from Thailand without an international plan
Suparelay calls the UAE for $0.35/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Thailand charge up to $0.74/min. No carrier in Thailand that we checked includes the UAE in a plan, so each call pays a per-minute rate.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 2× cheaper | $0.35 landline$0.37 mobile |
 | $0.42 + tax with access code 003 |
 | $0.74 + tax with access code 009 |
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 are the same all year.
- Time difference
- All year: 3 hours behind Bangkok
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to the UAE fails
Use 003 for AIS 003 rates
On AIS, dial 003 before the country code to get the 003 international rates. Save the prefix in the phonebook so every call to that number uses it.
AIS, International Call - 003AIS 003 charges at least one minute
AIS 003 charges at least one minute for each international call from Thailand, regardless of destination. A short call costs the same as a one-minute call.
AIS, International Call - 003From 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 Thailand on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +971, then the number. It works from any mobile in Thailand
Are calls to the UAE included in Thailand phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Thailand that we checked includes the UAE in a plan
How much does it cost to call the UAE from Thailand?
With no plan, carriers in Thailand charge up to $0.74 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How do I call Dubai from Thailand?
For Dubai, dial +971 4, then the 7-digit local number
How do I dial a +971 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 971 and the number
How to call the UAE landline from Thailand?
From a landline in Thailand, dial your carrier's code, then 971 and the number: 003 with AIS and 009 with NT
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
How do I call the UAE from Thailand: international call to the UAE?
Dial +971, then the number. From a mobile, +971 works too
Free call to the UAE: how to call the UAE from Thailand 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 Thailand 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
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
When is the best time to call the UAE?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the UAE. All year: 3 hours behind Bangkok