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Malaysia Country Code +60
+60 is the international calling code for Malaysia. Most phone numbers there have 8, 9 or 10 digits, written 012-345 6789 inside Malaysia and +60 12 345 6789 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in Malaysia at a glance
- Country calling code
- +60
- International dialing prefix
- 00 (or +)
- Trunk prefix (calls inside the country)
- 0
- Number length
- 8, 9 or 10 digits
- Example mobile, from abroad
- +60 12 345 6789
- Same number, inside the country
- 012-345 6789
- Time zone
- Malaysia Time (Asia/Kuching)
- Capital
- Kuala Lumpur
- Languages
- Malay
- Currency
- MYR
- ISO country code
- MY
How to call Malaysia
From another country
- Dial your country's exit code, or press + on a mobile.
- Dial the country code 60.
- Dial the number, leaving out its first 0.
+60 12 345 6789
From inside Malaysia
Dial the number as it is written, starting with the trunk prefix 0. The country code is not needed.
012-345 6789
To call out of Malaysia, start with 00 (or +).
Types of phone number in Malaysia
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline, mobile, toll-free, premium rate and voip numbers. Mobile numbers have 9 or 10 digits and landlines 8 or 9. What each line type means.
Networks with number ranges in Malaysia
These networks were first allocated number ranges in Malaysia, 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.
- U Mobile
- Maxis
- Celcom
- YTL
- XOX
- DiGi
- Tune Talk
- Webe
- Baraka
- red ONE
- Telekom
- Celecom
- Eastel
- Altel
- Enabling Asia
Look up a phone number from Malaysia
Enter any number with +60, or just its digits: it shows the line type, place, network, time zone and every format. Free and private.
Phone numbers in Malaysia: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Malaysia?
The country calling code for Malaysia is +60. Put it in front of the number when you call Malaysia from another country, and leave out the 0 that starts numbers inside Malaysia.
How do I call Malaysia from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 60, then the number without its leading 0. For example, 012-345 6789 inside Malaysia is dialled as +60 12 345 6789 from abroad.
Do I dial the 0 at the start of a phone number in Malaysia?
Only when you call from inside Malaysia. The 0 is the trunk prefix, used for calls within the country. From abroad you leave it out: 012-345 6789 becomes +60 12 345 6789.
How many digits does a phone number in Malaysia have?
Most phone numbers in Malaysia have 8, 9 or 10 digits after the country code: mobile numbers have 9 or 10 and landlines 8 or 9.
What is the international dialing prefix in Malaysia?
To call another country from Malaysia, 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 Malaysia?
Number ranges in Malaysia were first allocated to networks including U Mobile, Maxis, Celcom, YTL, XOX and DiGi. 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 Malaysia in?
Malaysia is on Malaysia Time. A phone number carries no time information, so check the time there before you call.
Can I look up a phone number from Malaysia?
Yes. Enter any number with +60, or choose Malaysia 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.