Malta country code
+356 is the country code of Malta. From the US, dial 011 356 9696 1234; from a mobile phone, dial +356 9696 1234.
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How to dial Malta
Dial the exit code of the country you are calling from, then 356 without the plus sign, then the local number. Exit codes from ten large calling countries:
The example is a mobile number in Malta, written locally as 9696 1234. There's no leading digit to leave out: dial the full local number after the country code.
Time in Malta and the best time to call
Malta is on UTC+1. Compared with New York its clock is +6 h, with London +1 h and with Dubai -3 h (today's offsets, daylight saving included).
Malta changes its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset moves between UTC+1 and UTC+2 during the year.
Business hours in Malta run 09:00–18:00 local time on working days. On other clocks that is:
The weekend in Malta is Saturday and Sunday.
How numbers in Malta are built
A number in Malta is the country code +356 followed by a national number of 8 digits. The trunk prefix, where there is one, is dropped after the code.
Written locally as 9696 1234, an example mobile number in Malta is dialed as +356 9696 1234 from abroad.
To call out of Malta, dial 00, then the other country's code and number. On a mobile phone you can type + instead of 00.
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A call or message from +356 you don't recognize
The country code shows which country's numbering plan a number is registered in. It doesn't show who is calling, and caller IDs can be spoofed, so a +356 number isn't proof that the person is in Malta.
- Don't call back an unfamiliar international number, especially after a single ring. A missed call that tempts you to return it is a known callback trap, and a call to a premium-rate number can cost far more than a normal one.
- Never share verification codes, passwords or card details with someone who contacts you unprompted, whichever country the number appears to be from.
- If calls or messages keep coming, block the number and report it through your mobile carrier.
- Most calls from Malta are ordinary calls from family, friends, colleagues and businesses. If you are expecting one, save the number once the person has confirmed it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Malta?
The country code for Malta is +356. From abroad, dial your exit code (00 from most countries, 011 from the US and Canada), then +356 without the plus sign, then the local number. Written locally as 9696 1234, an example mobile number in Malta is dialed as +356 9696 1234 from abroad.
What's the exit code to dial Malta from a mobile?
On a mobile phone you can skip exit codes altogether: type +356 and then the local number. From a landline, dial 011 from the US or Canada, 00 from the UK and most of Europe, or your own country's exit code first.
Do I need to drop the leading 0 when dialing Malta?
No. Numbers in Malta have no leading digit to drop: dial +356, then the full local number.
What time is it in Malta, and when is a good time to call?
Malta is on UTC+1. Business hours there (09:00–18:00) are 08:00–17:00 UTC, 03:00–12:00 in New York and 08:00–17:00 in London.
How many digits is a phone number in Malta?
A number in Malta has 8 digits after the country code +356, not counting a leading trunk digit.
How much does it cost to call Malta?
With QuikRing a call to Malta costs $0.80/min to a mobile and $0.39/min to a landline, charged per started minute. You call from your browser, so there is no SIM card, roaming plan or app to set up.
Who is calling me from +356?
The code shows which country's numbering plan a number belongs to, not who is calling, and caller IDs can be spoofed. Don't call back an unknown number, block it if it keeps calling, and report it through your mobile carrier.