Maldives +960
To call Maldives from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 960, then the local number. In full: +960 771-2345.
The country calling code for Maldives is +960. A number starting +960 or 00960 is a call to or from Maldives. From abroad: +960 771-2345.
To call Maldives from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 960, then the local number as is. The +960 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Maldives from abroad
011 960 771-234500 960 771-23450011 960 771-2345+960 771-2345771-2345 is a real-format Maldives mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, as is.
Maldives area codes
In Maldives, landlines usually include an area code after +960 (as is). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
670-1234from abroad+960 670-1234771-2345from abroad+960 771-2345Landline numbers in Maldives have 7 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 7 digits. There is no national prefix to drop: dial the full local number after +960.
Calling abroad from Maldives
To call another country from Maldives, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Maldives to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Maldives number in international format is written +960 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Cheapest ways to call Maldives
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Maldives 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 +960?
Maldives has the country calling code +960.
How do I call Maldives from the United States?
Dial 011, then 960, then the local number as is — for example 011 771-2345.
What does +960 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Maldives. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +960 mobile or landline?
The +960 code identifies the country, not the line type; Maldives landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in Maldives
2 mobile network operators run their own networks in Maldives. The largest is Dhiraagu, with about 0.35 million subscribers (October 2012). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
Owned by Dhiraagu
Owned by Ooredoo
- 4G/5G frequency bands used in Maldives: 5G, 5G 3500, LTE 1800, LTE 2600. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.
- Moving there? Mobile number portability has existed since 2016-03-10, a transfer takes about 2 day(s) and costs mvr 200.
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 Maldives
With 148 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, almost everyone in Maldives has a mobile — a WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call is usually the easiest way in. Internet use is high (85 %), 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 Maldives
+960 800 123 4567Free from inside Maldives (numbers starting with 800). From abroad these numbers are often unreachable or charged at the international rate.
+960 900 123 4567Surcharged services — ranges starting with 900. Do not call back an unknown missed call from such a range: the cost is far above a normal call.
Number ranges: ITU-T national numbering plan for Maldives via Google libphonenumber.