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Maldives country code: +960

To call the Maldives from abroad, dial +960 and then the local number. Dial the local number exactly as written, including any leading 0.

How to dial the Maldives

  1. 1. Start with +960. 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. 2. Adjust the local number. Dial the local number exactly as written, including any leading 0.
  3. 3. Dial the rest. Or skip the formatting: pick Maldivesin Kitaphone's dialer and it adds +960 for you.

Dialing examples

Mobile
771-2345 → +960 771 2345
Landline
Dial the area code and number exactly as written locally.

Maldives at a glance

Country code
+960
Main language
Divehi
Time zone
UTC+5 all year
Kitaphone rate
$2.07/min landline · $2.40/min mobile
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Questions about calling the Maldives

What is the country code for the Maldives?
+960. From outside the Maldives, dial +960 and then the local number. Dial the local number exactly as written, including any leading 0.
How do I dial a mobile number in the Maldives from abroad?
Write it in international form: 771-2345 becomes +960 771 2345.
Do I drop the leading 0 when calling the Maldives?
No. Dial numbers in the Maldives exactly as written after +960, including any leading 0.
What time zone is the Maldives in?
UTC+5 all year. Check the local time before you call.
What language is spoken in the Maldives?
The main language is Divehi.
How much does it cost to call the Maldives?
$2.07 per minute to landlines and $2.40 per minute to mobiles, billed in whole minutes from prepaid credit. No subscription and no connection fee.
Does the person in the Maldives 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.

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