Malta +356
To call Malta from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 356, then the local number. In full: +356 9696 1234.
The country calling code for Malta is +356. A number starting +356 or 00356 is a call to or from Malta. From abroad: +356 9696 1234.
To call Malta from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 356, then the local number as is. The +356 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Malta from abroad
011 356 9696 123400 356 9696 12340011 356 9696 1234+356 9696 12349696 1234 is a real-format Malta mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, as is.
Malta area codes
In Malta, landlines usually include an area code after +356 (as is). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
2100 1234from abroad+356 2100 12349696 1234from abroad+356 9696 1234Landline numbers in Malta 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 +356.
Calling abroad from Malta
To call another country from Malta, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Malta to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Malta number in international format is written +356 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Cheapest ways to call Malta
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Malta 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 +356?
Malta has the country calling code +356.
How do I call Malta from the United States?
Dial 011, then 356, then the local number as is — for example 011 9696 1234.
What does +356 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Malta. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +356 mobile or landline?
The +356 code identifies the country, not the line type; Malta landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in Malta
3 mobile network operators run their own networks in Malta. The largest is Epic, with about 0.34 million subscribers (June 2025). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
formerly Telecell, Vodafone
Owned by Monaco Telecom
formerly MALTACOM
Owned by Tunisie Telecom (65.42%)
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- 4G/5G frequency bands used in Malta: 5G, LTE 1800, LTE 2100, LTE 800. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.
- Moving there? Mobile number portability has existed since 2005-07-31, a transfer takes about 0 day(s).
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 Malta
With 142 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, almost everyone in Malta has a mobile — a WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call is usually the easiest way in. Internet use is high (94 %), 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 Malta
+356 8007 1234Free from inside Malta (numbers starting with 800). From abroad these numbers are often unreachable or charged at the international rate.
+356 5003 7123Surcharged services — ranges starting with 5. 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 Malta via Google libphonenumber.