Macao +853
To call Macao from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 853, then the local number. In full: +853 6612 3456.
The country calling code for Macao is +853. A number starting +853 or 00853 is a call to or from Macao. From abroad: +853 6612 3456.
To call Macao from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 853, then the local number as is. The +853 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Macao from abroad
011 853 6612 345600 853 6612 34560011 853 6612 3456+853 6612 34566612 3456 is a real-format Macao mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, as is.
Macao area codes
In Macao, landlines usually include an area code after +853 (as is). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
2821 2345from abroad+853 2821 23456612 3456from abroad+853 6612 3456Landline numbers in Macao have 8 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 8 digits. There is no national prefix to drop: dial the full local number after +853.
Calling abroad from Macao
To call another country from Macao, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Macao to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Macao number in international format is written +853 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Cheapest ways to call Macao
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Macao for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.
Frequently asked questions
What country has the code +853?
Macao has the country calling code +853.
How do I call Macao from the United States?
Dial 011, then 853, then the local number as is — for example 011 6612 3456.
What does +853 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Macao. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +853 mobile or landline?
The +853 code identifies the country, not the line type; Macao landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in Macao
3 mobile network operators run their own networks in Macao. The largest is CTM, with about 0.66 million subscribers (Q4 2023). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
Owned by CITIC Telecom International (99%)Correios de Macau (1%)
Owned by Government of China
Owned by CTM
- 3G has been switched off on CTM, China Telecom, 3 Macau. A phone that only works on 3G will get no data there and may not be able to call: check that yours supports 4G with voice (VoLTE) before you go.
- 2G is gone on CTM, China Telecom, 3 Macau, which also affects old feature phones and some smartwatches or car trackers.
- 4G/5G frequency bands used in Macao: 5G 2100, 5G 3500, 5G 4900, 5G 700, LTE 1800, LTE 2100, LTE 850, LTE 900. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.
Operators, subscriber counts, network codes and switch-off dates: Wikipedia (lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G/3G phase-out, mobile number portability), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Figures come from each operator or regulator at the date shown.
Staying connected in Macao
With 201 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, almost everyone in Macao has a mobile — a WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call is usually the easiest way in. Internet use is high (90 %), so app-to-app calls over Wi-Fi are a safe bet.
Source: World Bank / ITU World Telecommunication indicators (IT.CEL.SETS.P2, IT.NET.USER.ZS, IT.MLT.MAIN.P2), latest available year.
Free and premium numbers in Macao
+853 0800 501Free from inside Macao (numbers starting with 0800). From abroad these numbers are often unreachable or charged at the international rate.
Number ranges: ITU-T national numbering plan for Macao via Google libphonenumber.