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United Arab Emirates Country Code +971
+971 is the international calling code for the United Arab Emirates. Most phone numbers there have 8 or 9 digits, written 050 123 4567 inside the United Arab Emirates and +971 50 123 4567 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its area codes, networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in the United Arab Emirates at a glance
- Country calling code
- +971
- International dialing prefix
- 00 (or +)
- Trunk prefix (calls inside the country)
- 0
- Number length
- 8 or 9 digits (most numbers)
- Example mobile, from abroad
- +971 50 123 4567
- Same number, inside the country
- 050 123 4567
- Time zone
- Gulf Standard Time (Asia/Dubai)
- Capital
- Abu Dhabi
- Languages
- Arabic
- Currency
- AED
- ISO country code
- AE
How to call the United Arab Emirates
From another country
- Dial your country's exit code, or press + on a mobile.
- Dial the country code 971.
- Dial the number, leaving out its first 0.
+971 50 123 4567
From inside the United Arab Emirates
Dial the number as it is written, starting with the trunk prefix 0. The country code is not needed.
050 123 4567
To call out of the United Arab Emirates, start with 00 (or +).
Types of phone number in the United Arab Emirates
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline, mobile, toll-free, premium rate, universal access number and shared cost numbers. Mobile numbers have 9 digits and landlines 8. What each line type means.
Area codes in the United Arab Emirates
All 30 area codes of the United Arab Emirates, with where each is and how to dial it. Inside the United Arab Emirates the area code is dialled with the 0 in front; from abroad, leave it out.
| Dial inside | From abroad | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 02 | +971 2 | Abu dhabi |
| 03 | +971 3 | Al Ain |
| 042 | +971 42 | Dubai |
| 043 | +971 43 | Dubai |
| 044 | +971 44 | Dubai |
| 045 | +971 45 | Dubai |
| 046 | +971 46 | Dubai |
| 047 | +971 47 | Dubai |
| 048 | +971 48 | Dubai |
| 062 | +971 62 | Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al-Qaiwain |
| 063 | +971 63 | Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al-Qaiwain |
| 064 | +971 64 | Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al-Qaiwain |
| 065 | +971 65 | Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al-Qaiwain |
| 066 | +971 66 | Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al-Qaiwain |
| 067 | +971 67 | Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al-Qaiwain |
| 068 | +971 68 | Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al-Qaiwain |
| 072 | +971 72 | Ras Alkhaimah |
| 073 | +971 73 | Ras Alkhaimah |
| 074 | +971 74 | Ras Alkhaimah |
| 075 | +971 75 | Ras Alkhaimah |
| 076 | +971 76 | Ras Alkhaimah |
| 077 | +971 77 | Ras Alkhaimah |
| 078 | +971 78 | Ras Alkhaimah |
| 092 | +971 92 | Fujairah |
| 093 | +971 93 | Fujairah |
| 094 | +971 94 | Fujairah |
| 095 | +971 95 | Fujairah |
| 096 | +971 96 | Fujairah |
| 097 | +971 97 | Fujairah |
| 098 | +971 98 | Fujairah |
Networks with number ranges in the United Arab Emirates
These networks were first allocated number ranges in the United Arab Emirates, the ones with the most ranges first. Numbers can be moved between networks, so a number may no longer be with the network it started on.
- du
- Etisalat
- Virgin Mobile
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Phone numbers in the United Arab Emirates: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for the United Arab Emirates?
The country calling code for the United Arab Emirates is +971. Put it in front of the number when you call the United Arab Emirates from another country, and leave out the 0 that starts numbers inside the United Arab Emirates.
How do I call the United Arab Emirates from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 971, then the number without its leading 0. For example, 050 123 4567 inside the United Arab Emirates is dialled as +971 50 123 4567 from abroad.
Do I dial the 0 at the start of a phone number in the United Arab Emirates?
Only when you call from inside the United Arab Emirates. The 0 is the trunk prefix, used for calls within the country. From abroad you leave it out: 050 123 4567 becomes +971 50 123 4567.
How many digits does a phone number in the United Arab Emirates have?
Most phone numbers in the United Arab Emirates have 8 or 9 digits after the country code: mobile numbers have 9 and landlines 8. Some special-service numbers (toll-free, premium-rate) are shorter or longer.
What is the international dialing prefix in the United Arab Emirates?
To call another country from the United Arab Emirates, dial 00, then the country code you are calling, then the number. On a mobile phone you can press + instead of 00.
What are the area codes in the United Arab Emirates?
the United Arab Emirates has 30 area codes, each pointing at a city or region. Examples: 02 for Abu dhabi, 03 for Al Ain, 042 for Dubai and 043 for Dubai.
Which mobile networks have phone numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
Number ranges in the United Arab Emirates were first allocated to networks including du, Etisalat and Virgin Mobile. People can move their number to another network, so the one a number started on may not be the one it uses today.
What time zone is the United Arab Emirates in?
The United Arab Emirates is on Gulf Standard Time. A phone number carries no time information, so check the time there before you call.
Can I look up a phone number from the United Arab Emirates?
Yes. Enter any number with +971, or choose United Arab Emirates as the country, in the free phone number lookup. It shows the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP, toll-free), the place and network it was issued to, its time zone and every format of the number.