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How to Call Malaysia
This guide provides helpful tips for calling Malaysia from the U.S. Learn how to make calls to Malaysia with confidence.
The Malaysia country code is +60. Use +60 as the international dialing prefix for calls to Malaysia from any country, then dial the malaysian area code without the leading 0 and the local number. The ISO codes are MY and MYS.
MALAYSIA COUNTRY CODE
+60
Dial before any malaysian number from outside Malaysia
What is the country code for Malaysia?
| Quick reference | Detail | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Country Code | +60 | Dial before a malaysian number |
| ISO Code | MY / MYS | Country identifiers |
| International Prefix | +60 | Use for calls into Malaysia |
| Trunk Prefix | 0 | Use only for domestic dialing |
| Number Length | 8-9 digits after +60 | Area or mobile code plus subscriber number |
| Emergency | 999 | Police, fire, and ambulance |
Good to know: Malaysia uses 1-2 digit area codes. Mobile numbers start with 1. Landline area codes vary by region.
For malaysian numbers, the 0 at the start of a domestic area code is the trunk prefix. Keep it for calls inside Malaysia. Remove it when calling from another country.
How to call Malaysia
Use this universal format: exit code, then +60, then area code with the trunk 0 removed, then local number.
- Dial your exit code, or press + on a mobile phone.
- Dial 60 for Malaysia.
- Dial the area code without the leading 0.
- Dial the local subscriber number.
International call flow:
1. Exit code
→
2. +60
→
3. Area code without 0
→
4. Local number
Exit code by country
US and Canada
011
UK and most of Europe
00
Australia
0011
Mobile, any country
+
Malaysian numbers use a 0 trunk prefix for domestic calls. Remove it when calling from abroad.
Dialing format and examples
The +CC format works on any mobile phone. Use +60 3 1234 5678 for a Kuala Lumpur landline and +60 12 345 6789 for a mobile number.
| Origin | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| US/Canada | 011 60 area code local number | 011 60 3 1234 5678 |
| UK | 00 60 area code local number | 00 60 3 1234 5678 |
| Australia | 0011 60 area code local number | 0011 60 3 1234 5678 |
| Mobile, any country | +60 area code local number | +60 3 1234 5678 |
For other dialing guides, see How to call the Netherlands or How to call Germany.
What a Malaysia number looks like
A malaysian phone number in international format has two parts. The country code +60 and the national number.
Landline
+60 | 3 | 12345678
Mobile
+60 | 12 | 3456789
Number format and length
After +60, malaysian numbers contain 8-9 digits after +60. Landlines and mobile numbers follow the national format.
| Number type | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur landline | +60 3 XXXX XXXX | +60 3 1234 5678 |
| Johor Bahru landline | +60 3 XXXX XXXX | +60 3 1234 5678 |
| Malaysian mobile | +60 1X XXXX XXXX | +60 12 345 6789 |
Format a Malaysia number for WhatsApp
For WhatsApp, save the Malaysian number in international format with +60 and no trunk 0. A Malaysian mobile written as 012 345 6789 becomes +60 12 345 6789. You can also save it without spaces as +60123456789.
If your team needs a malaysian number for customer calls or local presence, see Telnyx Phone Numbers for numbers in 140+ countries with instant activation.
Good to know: WhatsApp needs the full international format. Drop the leading 0 before you add +60.
Malaysia number formats and emergency numbers
Malaysian numbers follow the national format. From another country, place +60 before the national number.
| City or region | Domestic code | International code |
|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur | 03 | +60 3 |
| Johor Bahru | 07 | +60 7 |
| Penang | 04 | +60 4 |
| Ipoh | 05 | +60 5 |
| Kuching | 082 | +60 82 |
| Kota Kinabalu | 088 | +60 88 |
| Number type | Dialed in NL | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 999 | Police, fire, ambulance |
| Toll-free | 0800 | Free from malaysian lines, not always reachable from abroad |
| Premium rate | 0900 | Can cost more than standard calls |
| Business numbers | 085 | Non-geographic business lines |
Keep in mind: 999 works inside Malaysia only. If you are outside Malaysia, call the emergency number for your current location. Some service numbers may not accept calls from outside Malaysia.
Cost and best time to call Malaysia
Call cost and timing depend on your carrier, your country, and whether you call a landline, mobile, toll-free, or premium-rate number.
How much does it cost to call Malaysia
For business calling, Telnyx SIP Trunking gives per-minute pricing for calls to malaysian landline and mobile destinations with usage-based pricing and no monthly minimums. Your total cost can change based on call volume, destination type, and fees from your current provider.
| Calling method | Cost pattern | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile carrier | Plan rate or international fee | Personal calls |
| International add-on | Recurring fee plus lower per-minute rates | Repeat callers |
| VoIP or SIP | Per-minute pricing by destination type | Teams and high-volume calling |
Good to know: Ask your provider whether malaysian mobile calls are priced differently from landline calls. They often are.
Time zones and best time to call
Malaysia follows Malaysia Time, UTC+8, year-round with no daylight saving. For business calls, aim for 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Malaysian time.
| Calling from | Offset from NL | Best call window |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | MY offset varies | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. UK time |
| US Eastern | MY offset varies | 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET |
| US Pacific | MY offset varies | 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. PT |
Good to know: Time differences can shift for short periods because daylight saving dates do not match in every country.
Is calling Malaysia free
Calling Malaysia is not automatically free. It may be free if your mobile or landline plan includes Malaysia calling, if both parties use an app over data, or if a company gives you a reachable local number.
WhatsApp and similar apps do not charge per minute for app-to-app calls, but your internet or roaming plan may charge for data. Business callers can use SIP Trunking with usage-based pricing for the lowest per-minute rates.
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