Malaysia Calling Code: +60
Complete guide to calling Malaysia — international dialing code, step-by-step instructions, and FAQ.
How to Call Malaysia from Abroad
📞 Step-by-Step Dialing Guide
- Dial your country's exit code (e.g. 011 from US, 00 from most countries, + from mobile)
- Dial +60 — the country calling code for Malaysia
- Dial the local phone number (area code + subscriber number)
About Malaysia Calling Code
Every country has a unique international dialing prefix; for Malaysia it is +60. The ITU assigns these codes under recommendation E.164. Dial +60 after your country's exit code, then the local subscriber number. Malaysia is in Asia.
The first digits of any international number are its E.164 country code. Malaysia uses +60, in South-Eastern Asia, so a call from anywhere else begins with an exit code, then +60, then the national number with its trunk prefix removed.
Where the +60 Calling Code Is Used
The country code +60 is assigned to Malaysia, located in South-Eastern Asia, with the capital Kuala Lumpur. This code is part of the international telephony numbering plan and is used for all calls made to Malaysia from outside the country.
A number displayed as +60 … is in international format: +60 replaces the domestic trunk prefix. From abroad, always drop any leading 0 of the area code and dial +60 + area code + subscriber number.
Calling codes starting with 6 are part of the ITU's regional numbering plan for the area around Malaysia, in South-Eastern Asia. When saving Malaysia numbers internationally, write +60 followed by the area code without its leading 0 — this format works from every country.
Malaysia Phone Number Formats
Numbers in Malaysia use the standard E.164 pattern — +60, then the area code, then the subscriber number. The same layout applies to landlines and mobile phones:
📱 Number Structure
- International format: +60 [area code] [subscriber number]
- From abroad: exit code + +60 + local number (drop the trunk prefix 0)
- Within Malaysia: dial the local number directly
Closed numbering plans give every national number the same length; open plans let it vary and rely on a trunk prefix for routing. For a caller outside Malaysia the distinction rarely matters, because the trunk 0 is dropped either way and +60 is dialed in its place. Malaysia numbers follows the published pattern +60 (XX) XXXXXXXX.
Time Zone in Malaysia
Malaysia runs on Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, which is UTC+08:00 UTC. Schedule international calls accordingly — a convenient time for you may be very early or very late there.
Use the UTC offset (UTC+08:00) to plan calls to Malaysia. For most international callers, the practical rule is: schedule business-hour calls to Kuala Lumpur during the overlap between your working day and theirs.
Daylight saving time can shift Malaysia's clock by one hour in summer. For time-critical calls, confirm the current UTC offset rather than relying on the standard value.
Best Time to Call Malaysia
Business hours in Malaysia run roughly 09:00–18:00 local time. Because Malaysia sits at UTC+08:00, the window in which it is polite to call lands at a different hour for every caller. The table below converts Malaysia's working day into your own clock — and shows the hours to avoid so you do not wake anyone up.
| If you are in | Call Malaysia between | Avoid calling between |
|---|---|---|
| London | 01:00–10:00 | 15:00–23:00 |
| New York | 20:00–05:00 | 10:00–18:00 |
| Los Angeles | 17:00–02:00 | 07:00–15:00 |
| Sao Paulo | 22:00–07:00 | 12:00–20:00 |
| Dubai | 05:00–14:00 | 19:00–03:00 |
| Mumbai | 06:30–15:30 | 20:30–04:30 |
| Singapore | 09:00–18:00 | 23:00–07:00 |
| Sydney | 11:00–20:00 | 01:00–09:00 |
Times shown are standard time and ignore daylight saving, which shifts the clock by one hour in countries that observe it — around the clock change, add or subtract an hour from every figure above.
Emergency Numbers in Malaysia
If you need urgent help while in Malaysia, dial the local emergency numbers below. Note that these numbers are only for use inside Malaysia.
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Police | 999 |
| Fire | 994 |
| Ambulance | 999 |
Example: Calling Malaysia Numbers in Practice
Here is how a typical call to Malaysia works, depending on where you are calling from:
🌍 From the United States or Canada
- Dial the US/Canada exit code 011
- Dial the Malaysia country code +60
- Dial the local number (area code + subscriber number, without the trunk prefix 0)
Example: 011 +60 [area code] [number]
🌍 From the United Kingdom or Europe
- Dial the international access code 00 (or use the + symbol on mobile)
- Dial the Malaysia country code +60
- Dial the local number
Example: 00 +60 [area code] [number], or +60 [area code] [number] from any mobile phone
Leading zeros in domestic area codes are not dialed internationally. Write the number as +60 + area code (no leading 0) + subscriber number.
Calling Malaysia from Major Countries
International exit codes differ by country. These are the ones most often used to reach Malaysia (+60):
| Calling From | Exit Code | Full International Dialing |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 011 | 011 60 [local number] |
| United Kingdom | 00 | 00 60 [local number] |
| United Arab Emirates | 00 | 00 60 [local number] |
| Saudi Arabia | 00 | 00 60 [local number] |
| Australia | 0011 | 0011 60 [local number] |
| Japan | 010 | 010 60 [local number] |
| India | 00 | 00 60 [local number] |
| Singapore | 001 | 001 60 [local number] |
On mobile phones, the + symbol replaces the exit code entirely — just dial +60 followed by the local number.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the calling code for Malaysia?
The international calling code for Malaysia is +60.
How do I call Malaysia from the United States?
Dial 011 (US exit code), then +60, then the local phone number.
How do I call Malaysia from the United Kingdom?
Dial 00 (UK exit code), then +60, then the local phone number.
Can I use the + symbol instead of the exit code?
Yes! On mobile phones you can dial +60 directly followed by the local number. The + symbol automatically replaces your country's exit code.
How do I call within Malaysia?
If you're already in Malaysia, simply dial the local number directly. You do not need to use the country code +60 for domestic calls.
What is the capital of Malaysia?
The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur. When calling the capital from abroad, dial +60 followed by the local area code (without the leading 0) and the number.
What are the emergency numbers in Malaysia?
Police: 999, Fire: 994, Ambulance: 999. These numbers are only valid inside Malaysia.
Is Malaysia a country?
Yes — Malaysia is a sovereign state, whose capital is Kuala Lumpur, and +60 is its international calling code.
Malaysia Mobile Phone Prefixes & Domestic Dialing
Mobile phone numbers in Malaysia typically use the following prefixes:
- 1x - all mobile numbers start with 01
Malaysia City / Area Codes
Major cities in Malaysia and their local area codes (dial these after the country code +60 when calling from abroad):
| City | Area Code(s) |
|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur | 3 |
| Penang | 4 |
| Johor Bahru | 7 |
| Ipoh | 5 |
Note: Drop any leading "0" when dialing from abroad. Example: Kuala Lumpur 3 becomes +60 3 + local number.
From the United States, a call to Kuala Lumpur is dialed as 011 +60 3 [local number].
Other Countries in Asia
Nearby countries and their calling codes:
Calling Malaysia from Kazakhstan or Indonesia works the same way: dial your local exit code first, then +60, then the local number. Within Asia, many callers simply use the + symbol on mobile to avoid exit-code differences.