Malaysia Country Code

The ITU country calling code for Malaysia is +60. From Canada, dial 011 (international access), then +60, then the local number.

+60

Calling Code

34.2M

Population

330.8K km²

Area (km²)

Malaysian Ringgit

MYR

Quick Facts

Malaysia

Asia South-Eastern Asia

Coat of arms

Basic Information

Calling Code +60

ISO Codes MY / MYS

Capital Kuala Lumpur

Independent Yes

Demographics

Population 34.2M

Area 330.8K km²

Languages English, Malay

Driving Side left

Geography & Time

Region Asia

Subregion South-Eastern Asia

Continent Asia

Time Zones UTC+08:00

Currency

Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)

Borders

3 countries

Neighboring countries

Brunei Indonesia Thailand

How to Call Malaysia

From Any Country:

 +60 [Local Phone Number]

Example:

+60 3 1234 5678

(Example: Calling Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from anywhere in the world)

How do I dial mobiles vs landlines in Malaysia

Malaysia’s country calling code is +60. Malaysian landlines use geographic area codes (written domestically with a leading 0, like 03 for Kuala Lumpur/Selangor or 04 for Penang), while mobile numbers use 01x mobile codes (for example 012, 016, 018, etc.). Within Malaysia, you generally include the leading 0 in the area/mobile code when dialing nationally (e.g., 03-XXXX XXXX for Kuala Lumpur landlines, 01X-XXX XXXX for mobiles).

When calling Malaysia from abroad, dial your international exit code (or +), then 60, then the Malaysian number without the leading 0. That means 03-XXXX XXXX becomes +60 3 XXXX XXXX, and 016-XXX XXXX becomes +60 16 XXX XXXX. Malaysia also has an “open” dialing plan for landlines: if you’re calling a landline within the same area code from a landline, you may not need to dial the area code, but calls to/from mobiles typically require full national dialing. Mobile number lengths can vary by range (some mobile codes have 8-digit subscriber numbers), so saving contacts in +60 format avoids confusion.

What are the emergency numbers in Malaysia

For emergencies in Malaysia, dial 999. From mobile phones, 112 is also used and is commonly routed to the national emergency call handling system.

What are the city and area codes in Malaysia

Dialing tip: In Malaysia, domestic landlines are written with a leading 0 (e.g., 03, 04, 082). Internationally, drop the 0 and dial +60 instead. Also note that East Malaysia commonly uses 2-digit area codes and shorter subscriber numbers

City	Area Code	International Dialing Format
Kuala Lumpur	3	+60 3 XXXX XXXX
Putrajaya	3	+60 3 XXXX XXXX
Shah Alam / Klang (Selangor)	3	+60 3 XXXX XXXX
George Town (Penang)	4	+60 4 XXX XXXX
Ipoh (Perak)	5	+60 5 XXX XXXX
Malacca City (Melaka)	6	+60 6 XXX XXXX
Johor Bahru (Johor)	7	+60 7 XXX XXXX
Kuantan (Pahang)	9	+60 9 XXX XXXX
Kota Bharu (Kelantan)	9	+60 9 XXX XXXX
Kuala Terengganu (Terengganu)	9	+60 9 XXX XXXX
Kuching (Sarawak)	82	+60 82 XXX XXX
Miri (Sarawak)	85	+60 85 XXX XXX
Labuan	87	+60 87 XXX XXX
Kota Kinabalu (Sabah)	88	+60 88 XXX XXX
Sandakan / Tawau (Sabah)	89	+60 89 XXX XXX

Which mobile prefixes do mobile operators use in Malaysia

Dialing tip: Malaysia introduced mobile number portability, so a prefix like 012/016/018 may indicate the original allocation, not the user’s current provider.

Mobile Operator	Dialing Prefixes
CelcomDigi	013, 016, 019 (historical allocations; MNP affects accuracy)
Maxis / Hotlink	012, 017 (historical allocations; MNP affects accuracy)
U Mobile	018 (historical allocations; MNP affects accuracy)
Yes (YTL Communications)	018 (ranges vary; MNP affects accuracy)
Unifi Mobile (Telekom Malaysia)	010, 011 (ranges vary; MNP affects accuracy)
MVNOs (various brands)	Often issued within 01x ranges (depends on allocation/network partner)