How to call the UAE from the US
- From mobile
- +971 x xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 971 x xxx xxxx
From $0.35/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the UAE from the US
How to make a call to the UAE from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. How to call the UAE from the USA, and how to dial the UAE from the USA: 011 or +, then 971.
- 011The US exit code
- 971Country code of the UAE
- x xxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- 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
- 011 971 2 234 5678
Main area codes in the UAE
The area code comes right after 971, then the local number
- Dubai011 9714then 7 digits
- Abu Dhabi011 9712then 7 digits
- Sharjah011 9716then 7 digits
- Al Ain City011 9713then 7 digits
- Fujairah011 9719then 7 digits
- Ras Alkhaimah011 9717then 7 digits
Before you call the UAE
Drop the 0 of a local number
A UAE number saved with a leading 0 fails after 971. Remove the 0 before you dial.
- Fails
- 011 971 0 4 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 011 971 4 xxx xxxx
Call Abu Dhabi from the USA
Abu Dhabi uses area code 2, then a 7-digit local number, not an 8-digit number.
- 011exit
- 971UAE
- 2Abu Dhabi
- xxx xxxxlocal number
Calling the UAE cell phones
Save each contact as +971 and the number. Calling the UAE from the USA then needs no exit code, and a call to the UAE from the USA works the same on any mobile.
Calling the UAE from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls the UAE for $0.35/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon each need an international add-on for calls to the UAE.
- AT&TInternational Calling
- T-MobileStateside International
- VerizonGlobal Calling
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 11× cheaper | $0.35 landline$0.37 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax$0.30 + tax with plan |
 | $3.00 + tax$0.30 + tax with plan |
 | $2.49 + tax |
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 New York changes in March and November because the UAE has no daylight saving time.
- Time difference
- March to November: 8 hours ahead of New York
- November to March: 9 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to the UAE fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom 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 do I call the UAE from the USA?
Dial 011 971, then the number. From a mobile, +971 works too
How to call Dubai from a US cell phone?
Dial +971, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
How to call or dial Dubai from the US?
For Dubai, dial 011 971 4, then the 7-digit local number
How much does it cost to call the UAE from the USA?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Are calls to the UAE included in the USA phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes the UAE in a plan
How to call Dubai from the USA 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
Do I need to dial 011 to call the UAE?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, 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
How to call the UAE landline from the USA?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 971, then 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
How to call the UAE from the USA 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. March to November: 8 hours ahead of New York. November to March: 9 hours ahead of New York