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Maldives Country Code: +960
Use +960 to call the Maldives internationally. Maldives numbers are typically 7 digits with no trunk prefix. This page shows practical dialing rules, common prefixes (fixed and mobile), and live local time (Indian/Maldives, UTC+5).
Maldives local time (live)
Time zone: Indian/Maldives • UTC+5 • No DST
Capital: Malé • Currency: MVR • Language: Dhivehi (English widely used)
Calling code
Use +960 for the Maldives (fixed, mobile, services).
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Internet TLD
Maldives country-code top-level domain.
Dialing basics
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Quick tip
Maldives numbers are typically 7 digits. If you see +960 333 4567, the national number is 3334567. There’s usually no leading 0 to remove.
Maldives quick facts
Key identifiers for dialing, documentation, and systems.
| Country | Maldives |
| Capital | Malé |
| Calling code | +960 |
| International prefix | 00 |
| Trunk prefix | None |
| ISO codes | MV (alpha-2), MDV (alpha-3), 462 (numeric) |
| Internet TLD | .mv |
| Time zone | Indian/Maldives (MVT, UTC+5) • No DST |
| NSN length | 7 digits |
| Intl. format | +960 xxx xxxx |
How to call the Maldives
International calls follow: Exit code + 960 + 7-digit national number.
Step-by-step
- Dial your international exit code (examples below).
- Dial 960 (Maldives country code).
- Dial the 7-digit national number.
- That’s it — Maldives numbers typically do not use a trunk prefix.
Common exit codes
| From | Exit code |
|---|---|
| United States / Canada | 011 |
| United Kingdom | 00 |
| EU (most countries) | 00 |
| Australia | 0011 |
| India | 00 |
Build a dialing string
Choose where you’re calling from, then paste a Maldives number. Spaces and symbols are OK.
Maldives phone number format
Maldives national numbers are typically 7 digits. The most common international presentation is: +960 xxx xxxx.
Examples (formatting)
| Type (typical) | National number | International format |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed-line (Malé / nearby) | 333 4567 | +960 333 4567 |
| Fixed-line (Atolls) | 650 1234 | +960 650 1234 |
| Mobile (common ranges) | 777 1234 | +960 777 1234 |
| Mobile (common ranges) | 989 1234 | +960 989 1234 |
From Maldives to other countries
Use the Maldives international prefix 00:
Common prefixes in the Maldives
The Maldives does not use traditional “area codes” with different dialing rules. Instead, a number’s first digits indicate service and region blocks. Below are widely used patterns for quick recognition (exact allocations may evolve).
Fixed-line prefixes (typical)
Fixed numbers are 7 digits. Malé / nearby blocks commonly start with 3xx; many atoll blocks use 6xx.
| Region (example) | Typical leading digits | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Malé City | 3 31xxxx / 3 32xxxx / 3 33xxxx / 3 34xxxx | +960 333 4567 |
| Hulhumalé | 3 35xxxx | +960 351 2345 |
| Villingili | 3 39xxxx | +960 391 2345 |
| Atolls (many blocks) | 6 5x xxxx to 6 8x xxxx | +960 650 1234 |
Mobile prefixes (typical)
Mobile numbers are also 7 digits. Common ranges include numbers starting with 7x and 9x.
| Type | Typical leading digits | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile (range) | 7x xxxxx | +960 777 1234 |
| Mobile (range) | 9x xxxxx | +960 989 1234 |
Maldives time zone
The Maldives uses UTC+5 (MVT). A common IANA time zone identifier is Indian/Maldives, and there’s no DST.
Scheduling hint
For business calls, a practical window is often 10:00–17:00 Maldives time. Use the time difference calculator to avoid late-night calls.
Validate a +960 number (quick check)
This quick check normalizes a number by removing +960 / 00960 and non-digits. It then checks for a 7-digit national number.
FAQs
What is the country calling code for the Maldives?
The Maldives’ country calling code is +960.
What is the international prefix when calling out from the Maldives?
Use 00 + destination country code + number.
Do Maldives numbers use a trunk prefix (like 0)?
Typically no. Maldives numbers are usually dialed as a 7-digit national number, and the numbering plan lists trunk prefix as none.
How long are Maldives phone numbers?
Maldives national significant numbers (NSN) are typically 7 digits (international format: +960 xxx xxxx).
What time zone is the Maldives in?
The Maldives uses UTC+5 (MVT). A common IANA identifier is Indian/Maldives, and there is no DST.
How should I store Maldives numbers in my contacts?
Store as +960 + the 7-digit national number (E.164 format). Example: +960 333 4567.
Sources & references
References for numbering-plan and time-zone details.
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