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Malta Country Code +356
+356 is the international calling code for Malta. Most phone numbers there have 8 digits, written 9696 1234 inside Malta and +356 9696 1234 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in Malta at a glance
- Country calling code
- +356
- International dialing prefix
- 00 (or +)
- Trunk prefix (calls inside the country)
- None
- Number length
- 8 digits
- Example mobile, from abroad
- +356 9696 1234
- Same number, inside the country
- 9696 1234
- Time zone
- Central European Time (Europe/Malta)
- Capital
- Valletta
- Languages
- Maltese and English
- Currency
- EUR
- ISO country code
- MT
How to call Malta
From another country
- Dial your country's exit code, or press + on a mobile.
- Dial the country code 356.
- Dial the number.
+356 9696 1234
From inside Malta
Dial the number as it is written. The country code is not needed.
9696 1234
To call out of Malta, start with 00 (or +).
Types of phone number in Malta
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline, mobile, toll-free, premium rate, universal access number, pager and voip numbers. Mobile numbers have 8 digits. What each line type means.
Networks with number ranges in Malta
These networks were first allocated number ranges in Malta, 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.
- epic
- GO Mobile
- Melita Mobile
Look up a phone number from Malta
Enter any number with +356, or just its digits: it shows the line type, place, network, time zone and every format. Free and private.
Phone numbers in Malta: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Malta?
The country calling code for Malta is +356. Put it in front of the number when you call Malta from another country.
How do I call Malta from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 356, then the number. For example, 9696 1234 inside Malta is dialled as +356 9696 1234 from abroad.
How many digits does a phone number in Malta have?
Most phone numbers in Malta have 8 digits after the country code.
What is the international dialing prefix in Malta?
To call another country from Malta, 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 Malta?
Number ranges in Malta were first allocated to networks including epic, GO Mobile and Melita 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 Malta in?
Malta is on Central European Time. A phone number carries no time information, so check the time there before you call.
Can I look up a phone number from Malta?
Yes. Enter any number with +356, or choose Malta 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.