Malta Country Code

How do I dial mobiles vs landlines in Malta

Malta’s country calling code is +356, and Maltese numbers are 8 digits long under a closed numbering plan. There’s no trunk prefix (no domestic “0” to add or remove), so calling within Malta is straightforward: you normally dial the full 8-digit number exactly as written. When calling Malta from abroad, dial your international exit code (or use +), then 356, then the full 8-digit number—for example +356 2XXX XXXX for many landlines or +356 7XXX XXXX for many mobiles. 

The difference between landlines vs mobiles in Malta is mostly the starting digits, not geography. Landlines are commonly in the 2xxx xxxx ranges (and some locality allocations are associated with specific prefixes), while mobiles are commonly in 7xxx xxxx and 9xxx xxxx ranges depending on the operator and allocation. Because Malta doesn’t use area codes in the “add/remove” sense, the safest way to store contacts is simply the international format: +356 plus the full 8 digits. 

What are the emergency numbers in Malta

Dial 112 in Malta for emergencies (police, ambulance, fire). Malta also lists 196 for ambulance and 191 for police in some directories, but 112 is the primary emergency number you should rely on.