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Macao Country Code +853
+853 is the international calling code for Macao. Most phone numbers there have 8 digits, written 6612 3456 inside Macao and +853 6612 3456 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in Macao at a glance
- Country calling code
- +853
- International dialing prefix
- 00 (or +)
- Trunk prefix (calls inside the country)
- None
- Number length
- 8 digits (most numbers)
- Example mobile, from abroad
- +853 6612 3456
- Same number, inside the country
- 6612 3456
- Time zone
- China Standard Time (Asia/Shanghai)
- Capital
- —
- Languages
- Chinese and Portuguese
- Currency
- MOP
- ISO country code
- MO
How to call Macao
From another country
- Dial your country's exit code, or press + on a mobile.
- Dial the country code 853.
- Dial the number.
+853 6612 3456
From inside Macao
Dial the number as it is written. The country code is not needed.
6612 3456
To call out of Macao, start with 00 (or +).
Types of phone number in Macao
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline, mobile and toll-free numbers. Mobile numbers have 8 digits. What each line type means.
Networks with number ranges in Macao
These networks were first allocated number ranges in Macao, 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.
- CTM
- 3
- China Telecom
- Guangxing Communication Co
Look up a phone number from Macao
Enter any number with +853, or just its digits: it shows the line type, place, network, time zone and every format. Free and private.
Phone numbers in Macao: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Macao?
The country calling code for Macao is +853. Put it in front of the number when you call Macao from another country.
How do I call Macao from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 853, then the number. For example, 6612 3456 inside Macao is dialled as +853 6612 3456 from abroad.
How many digits does a phone number in Macao have?
Most phone numbers in Macao have 8 digits after the country code. Some special-service numbers (toll-free, premium-rate) are shorter or longer.
What is the international dialing prefix in Macao?
To call another country from Macao, dial 00, then the country code you are calling, then the number. On a mobile phone you can press + instead of 00.
Which mobile networks have phone numbers in Macao?
Number ranges in Macao were first allocated to networks including CTM, 3, China Telecom and Guangxing Communication Co. 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 Macao in?
Macao is on China 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 Macao?
Yes. Enter any number with +853, or choose Macao 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.