Malaysia country code: +60
In short
The Malaysia country code is +60. To call Malaysia, dial + (or your exit code), 60, then the number and drop the first 0. +60 is Malaysia's country code. Area codes follow states: 3 covers Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Selangor, while Sabah and Sarawak on Borneo use two digit codes starting with 8.
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Updated 14 October 2026 · SimVala editorial
Malaysia
+60
- From a mobile+60
- From the US011 60
- From the UK, EU00 60
Build the digits to call Malaysia
Pick where you are calling from
From any mobile
+60 …
Type + by holding the 0 key. Works from any country.
From a landline in the United States
011 60 …
011 is the exit code from the United States.
Example numbers are from ranges reserved for fiction. Codes follow the ITU dialling procedures list.
+60
Malaysia country code
00
Exit code in Malaysia
8 to 10
Digits after the code
GMT+8
Time zone
How to call Malaysia from abroad
Mobiles start with 01 at home and +60 1 from abroad. Some newer ranges, like 011, have one extra digit, so a Malaysian mobile can be 10 or 11 digits long.
Mobile numbers: Mobiles start with 01 and have 10 or 11 digits locally: 01x xxx xxxx, or +60 1x xxx xxxx from abroad. An example in international format: +60 1x xxx xxxx.
Malaysia area codes for major cities
Landline numbers start with a city code. From abroad, it comes right after +60, without the 0 used inside the country.
| City | Area code | Dial from abroad |
|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur | 3 | +60 3 ... |
| Putrajaya | 3 | +60 3 ... |
| George Town (Penang) | 4 | +60 4 ... |
| Ipoh | 5 | +60 5 ... |
| Melaka | 6 | +60 6 ... |
| Seremban | 6 | +60 6 ... |
| Johor Bahru | 7 | +60 7 ... |
| Kuantan | 9 | +60 9 ... |
| Kuching | 82 | +60 82 ... |
| Kota Kinabalu | 88 | +60 88 ... |
Calling out of Malaysia. From a landline there, start with 00, then the other country's code and number. From a mobile, + works everywhere.
Time in Malaysia. Malaysia is on GMT+8 all year. Check the time before you call, especially for business numbers.
Numbers starting 1800 are free to call, while 1300 numbers cost the same as a local call.
Labuan has its own area code, 87.
From Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan, Brunei can be dialled with the short prefix 080.
Sources
- mcmc.gov.my
- ITU: Dialling procedures (international prefix, national prefix, and national number)
- ITU: assigned country codes (E.164)
Codes checked on 2026-09-28.
Malaysia country code, answered
What is the Malaysia country code?+
The Malaysia country code is +60. Dial it after the + on a mobile, or after your exit code on a landline, then the number and drop the first 0.
Which country uses +60?+
+60 belongs to Malaysia only.
How do I call Malaysia from the US?+
Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 60, then the number and drop the first 0. From a mobile, + 60 works too.
How do I call Malaysia from the UK or Europe?+
Dial 00, then 60, then the number and drop the first 0. From a mobile, start with + instead of 00.
What is the exit code in Malaysia?+
To call out of Malaysia from a landline, start with 00. From a mobile, + always works.
How many digits are Malaysia phone numbers?+
Malaysia numbers have 8 to 10 digits after the +60. Mobiles start with 01 and have 10 or 11 digits locally: 01x xxx xxxx, or +60 1x xxx xxxx from abroad.
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