How to call the UK from Malaysia
- From mobile
- +44 xx xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 44 xx xxxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the UK from Malaysia
How to make a call to the UK from Malaysia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. UK numbers drop the 0 after 44, so London 020 becomes 20 in the digits you dial.
- 00Malaysia exit code
- 44Country code of the UK
- 20London
- xxxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +44 xx xxxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +44 20 7946 0018
- Mobile
- +44 20 7946 0018
- Landline
- 00 44 20 7946 0018
Main area codes in the UK
The area code comes right after 44, then the local number
- London00 4420then the local number
- Birmingham00 44121then the local number
- Glasgow00 44141then the local number
- Manchester00 44161then the local number
- Sheffield00 44114then the local number
- Leeds00 44113then the local number
- Edinburgh00 44131then the local number
- Liverpool00 44151then the local number
Before you call the UK
Birmingham and other city codes
Dial the city code right after 44. For a UK toll free number, check that it takes calls from abroad.
- Birmingham00 44 121
- Manchester00 44 161
- Glasgow00 44 141
Leave out the 0 after 44
A UK number written with a leading 0 fails from Malaysia. Remove that 0: the number after 44 is at most a 10-digit number.
- Fails
- 00 44 0 121 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 44 121 xxx xxxx
Save UK contacts with +44
A contact saved with +44 works for calling the UK cell phones from any mobile in Malaysia. Type it in the dialer above.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 44
- Dial the number without its 0
Calling the UK from Malaysia without an international plan
Suparelay calls the UK for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Malaysia charge up to $0.92/min. CelcomDigi, Maxis, and U Mobile all bill the UK per minute outside a plan, and Suparelay needs no plan.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 18× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.07 mobile |
 | $0.31 + tax |
 | $0.92 + tax |
 | $0.20 landline · $0.24 mobile + tax |
Want to call the UK?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the UK
The time now in the UK, and the best hours to call. The UK uses daylight saving time, so the time difference to Kuala Lumpur changes in March and October.
- Time difference
- March to October: 7 hours behind Kuala Lumpur
- October to March: 8 hours behind Kuala Lumpur
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to the UK fails
Prepaid 5G Biru Unlimited Passes cover domestic calls only
On CelcomDigi Prepaid 5G Biru, the Unlimited Passes cover calls inside Malaysia only. International calls are not part of the pass.
CelcomDigi, Prepaid 5G Biru fair usage policyFrom any country, a call to the UK also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call the UK from a Malaysia cell phone or mobile?
Dial +44, then the number. It works from any mobile in Malaysia
Are calls to the UK included in Malaysia phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Malaysia that we checked includes the UK in a plan
How much does it cost to call the UK from Malaysia?
With no plan, carriers in Malaysia charge up to $0.92 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call the UK number in an international call to the UK?
Dial 00 44, then the number. From a mobile, +44 works too
Do I need to dial 00 to call the UK?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 44. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
Can I call the UK on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 44 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to the UK
How to call the UK landline from Malaysia?
From a landline in Malaysia, dial 00 44, then the number
Why isn't my call going through to the UK?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number, the exit code is wrong for your country, and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call the UK from Malaysia 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 UK from Malaysia on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in the UK without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
When is the best time to call the UK?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the UK. March to October: 7 hours behind Kuala Lumpur. October to March: 8 hours behind Kuala Lumpur