+60 explained
The Malaysia country code, 60, is what you dial before a Malaysia number when you call from abroad. It is also known as the Malaysia dialing code, Malaysia calling code, or Malaysia phone code. In the Malaysia phone number format, +60 comes first, then the area code, such as 3 for Kuala Lumpur, then the local number.
- Country code
- +60
- The 0060 country code is the same number
- ISO country codes
- MY, MYS
- Use the MY country code or the MYS country code on forms and passports. To call Malaysia, dial +60
- Used in
- Malaysia
- No other country or territory dials +60
- Exit code
- 00
- From most countries. Also 011 from United States and Canada, 0011 from Australia, and + from any mobile
- Trunk prefix
- 0
- Drop it after +60
- Number length
- 8, 9, or 10 digits
- After +60
- Time now in Malaysia
- Malaysia mobile number format
- 012-345 6789
- From abroad: +60 12 345 6789
- Malaysia landline number format
- 03-2385 6789
- From abroad: +60 3 2385 6789
+60 area codes of main cities
Each +60 area code below is in the form you dial from abroad: +60, then the city code, then the local number. Inside Malaysia, callers leave out +60 and put 0 in front of the city code. So Kuala Lumpur is +60 3 from abroad and 03 at home.
- Kuala Lumpur
- +603
- Johor Bahru
- +607
- Ipoh
- +605
- Kuching
- +6082
- George Town
- +604
- Kota Kinabalu
- +6088
- Kuantan
- +609
- Melaka City
- +606
- Labuan
- +6087
Malaysia phone number types
The first digits of a Malaysia number tell you what kind of number it is: a landline, a mobile, a free number, or one that costs more to call. Here is a sample of each type of Malaysia phone number, as dialed inside Malaysia and from abroad.
Good to know before you call Malaysia
“Helo”
Malaysia's everyday word for hello. No source describes a special way people there answer the phone, so the page uses this everyday greeting
Reply
“Helo”
Emergency number
999
112 also reaches this line. Every 112 call in Malaysia is redirected to the 999 call centre.
Wikipedia, 999 (emergency telephone number)Malaysia's 1300 numbers are charged at the local call rate for the caller, not free of charge.
Wikipedia, Telephone numbers in MalaysiaMalaysia's 1800 numbers are free to call from a landline. From a mobile, the caller still pays a local rate.
Wikipedia, Telephone numbers in MalaysiaMalaysia's 999 emergency line is staffed by about 138 telephonists, all from Telekom Malaysia.
Wikipedia, 999 (emergency telephone number)
What it costs to call Malaysia (using Suparelay)
Landline from $0.05/minMobile from $0.06/min
Only 5 of 220 countries cost less to call than Malaysia.
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Why a call to Malaysia fails
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The 0 is still in the number
The 0 at the start of a Malaysian number is for calls inside Malaysia. From abroad, leave it out: +60 takes its place.
- Connects
- 011 60 3 2385 6789
- Does not connect
- 011 60 03-2385 6789
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Malaysia, Europe, and most of the world. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.
- Connects
- 011 60 3 2385 6789
- Does not connect
- 00 60 3 2385 6789
Questions about +60
Which country is +60?
+60, or country code 60, belongs to Malaysia.
What is +60?
+60 is the part you dial before a Malaysian number when you call from another country. It replaces the first 0 of the number.
What is the difference between +60 and 0060?
The + stands for your exit code. 00 is the exit code in Malaysia, Europe, and most of the world, so the 0060 country code and +60 reach the same number there. From the US and Canada, dial 011 60 instead.
Do I drop the 0 after +60?
Yes. The 0 is Malaysia's trunk prefix and works only inside the country. Dial +60 3 2385 6789, not +60 03 2385 6789.
Can I text a +60 number?
Yes. Write the number as +60 without its first 0. A Malaysian mobile number starts with 01, such as 016, so abroad you dial +60 16, and your phone sends the text at your carrier's international rate.
How much does it cost to call Malaysia?
A call to a Malaysian mobile number costs more than a call to a landline. The dialer on this page shows the exact price of the number you enter before you call.
Are 1300 numbers in Malaysia free to call?
No. Malaysia's 1300 numbers are charged at the local call rate for the caller, despite the name. 1800 numbers are free from a landline; from a mobile, the caller still pays a local rate.
Does Sabah or Sarawak use a different code from the rest of Malaysia?
No, they still use +60. Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan are the only parts of Malaysia with a two-digit area code, such as 088 for Kota Kinabalu.
The information on this page is accurate as of September 26, 2026.
Wikipedia, Telephone numbers in Malaysia