How to call the USA from Malaysia
- From mobile
- +1 xxx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 1 xxx xxx xxxx
From $0.04/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the USA from Malaysia
How to make a call to the USA from Malaysia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. On a mobile, press and hold 0 for + instead of typing 00.
- 00Malaysia exit code
- 1Country code of the USA
- 212New York City
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +1 xxx xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +1 212 555 0100
- Mobile
- +1 212 555 0100
- Landline
- 00 1 212 555 0100
Main area codes in the USA
The area code comes right after 1, then the local number
- New York City00 121200 133200 164600 1934then 7 digits
- Los Angeles00 121300 131000 1323then 7 digits
- Brooklyn00 134700 1718then 7 digits
- Chicago00 131200 177300 1872then 7 digits
- Houston00 128100 171300 1832then 7 digits
- Phoenix00 148000 160200 1623then 7 digits
- Philadelphia00 121500 126700 1445then 7 digits
- San Antonio00 121000 1726then 7 digits
Before you call the USA
Pick the right New York code
New York City has 4 area codes, and each one takes 7 more digits.
- 21200 1 212
- 33200 1 332
- 64600 1 646
- 93400 1 934
Calling the USA cell phones
A cell phone takes the same 00 1 and 10 digits as a landline.
Dial a US toll free number
Dial 00 1 and its 10 digits. Some toll free numbers do not take calls from abroad.
Calling the USA from Malaysia without an international plan
Suparelay calls the USA for $0.04/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Malaysia charge up to $0.24/min. No carrier in Malaysia that we checked includes the USA in a plan, so each call is charged by the minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 6× cheaper | |
 | $0.073 + tax |
 | $0.24 + tax |
 | $0.069 + tax |
Want to call the USA?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the USA
The time now in the USA, and the best hours to call. The time difference changes with daylight saving time in the USA, in March and November.
- Time difference
- March to November: 12 hours behind Kuala Lumpur
- November to March: 13 hours behind Kuala Lumpur
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 8
Why a call to the USA 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 USA also fails when
- 00 does not work from every country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call the USA from Malaysia cell phone or mobile?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in Malaysia
Are calls to the USA included in Malaysia phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Malaysia that we checked includes the USA in a plan
How much does it cost to call the USA from Malaysia?
With no plan, carriers in Malaysia charge up to $0.24 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call New York City from Malaysia?
For New York City, dial 00 1 212, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call the USA?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 1. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
Can I call the USA on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 1 and the 10-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to the USA
Why isn't my call going through to the USA?
The usual causes: 00 does not work from every country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
Is there a free call to the USA, and how to call the USA 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 USA 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 USA without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the USA landline from Malaysia?
From a landline in Malaysia, dial 00 1, then the 10-digit number
When is the best time to call the USA?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the USA. March to November: 12 hours behind Kuala Lumpur. November to March: 13 hours behind Kuala Lumpur
How do I call the USA from Malaysia, and how to make an international call to the USA?
Dial 00 1, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, +1 works too