Malaysia country code: +60
To call Malaysia from abroad, dial +60 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
How to dial Malaysia
- 1. Start with +60. On a mobile, hold 0 for +. On a landline, dial your exit code first (00 in most countries, 011 from the US and Canada).
- 2. Adjust the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
- 3. Dial the rest. Or skip the formatting: pick Malaysiain Kitaphone's dialer and it adds +60 for you.
Dialing examples
- Mobile
- 012-345 6789 → +60 12 345 6789
- Landline
- Dial the area code without its leading 0, then the number.
Malaysia at a glance
- Country code
- +60
- Main language
- Malay
- Time zone
- UTC+8 all year
- Kitaphone rate
- $0.09/min landline · $0.12/min mobile
Questions about calling Malaysia
- What is the country code for Malaysia?
- +60. From outside Malaysia, dial +60 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
- How do I dial a mobile number in Malaysia from abroad?
- Write it in international form: 012-345 6789 becomes +60 12 345 6789.
- Do I drop the leading 0 when calling Malaysia?
- Yes. Numbers in Malaysia are written locally with a leading 0, which you leave out after +60.
- What time zone is Malaysia in?
- UTC+8 all year. Check the local time before you call.
- What language is spoken in Malaysia?
- The main language is Malay.
- How much does it cost to call Malaysia?
- $0.09 per minute to landlines and $0.12 per minute to mobiles, billed in whole minutes from prepaid credit. No subscription and no connection fee.
- Does the person in Malaysia need an app?
- No. Kitaphone calls the ordinary phone network, so the call arrives on their normal mobile or landline. They need no app, no account and no internet connection.