Europe • Mediterranean • Country Calling Code • ISO 3166-1
Malta Country Code: +356
Use +356 to call Malta internationally. Malta uses an 8-digit closed numbering plan with no trunk prefix. This page covers practical dialing rules, common fixed/mobile prefixes, and live local time (Europe/Malta, CET/CEST).
Malta local time (live)
Time zone: Europe/Malta • CET/CEST
Capital: Valletta • Currency: EUR • Languages: Maltese, English
Calling code
Use +356 for Malta (fixed, mobile, services).
ISO 3166-1
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Internet TLD
Malta country-code top-level domain.
Dialing basics
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Quick tip
Malta numbers are typically 8 digits. If you see +356 2123 4567, the national number is 21234567 (there’s no trunk 0 to remove). :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Malta quick facts
Key identifiers for dialing, documentation, and systems.
| Country | Malta |
| Capital | Valletta |
| Calling code | +356 |
| International prefix | 00 |
| Trunk prefix | None |
| ISO codes | MT (alpha-2), MLT (alpha-3), 470 (numeric) |
| Internet TLD | .mt |
| Time zone | Europe/Malta (CET/CEST) |
| NSN length | 8 digits |
| Intl. format | +356 xxxx xxxx |
How to call Malta
International calls follow: Exit code + 356 + 8-digit national number. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Step-by-step
- Dial your international exit code (examples below).
- Dial 356 (Malta country code).
- Dial the 8-digit national number.
- No trunk prefix: you dial the full 8 digits inside Malta too.
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 Malta number. Spaces and symbols are OK.
Malta phone number format
Malta national numbers are typically 8 digits. The most common international presentation is: +356 xxxx xxxx. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Examples (formatting)
| Type (typical) | National number | International format |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed-line (common) | 2123 4567 | +356 2123 4567 |
| Fixed-line (common) | 2712 3456 | +356 2712 3456 |
| Mobile (common) | 7712 3456 | +356 7712 3456 |
| Mobile (common) | 9912 3456 | +356 9912 3456 |
From Malta to other countries
Use Malta’s international prefix 00:
Common prefixes in Malta
Malta doesn’t use “area codes” the way some countries do, but the first digits still indicate service and geographic blocks. Below are common fixed-line and mobile patterns for quick recognition. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Fixed-line prefixes (common)
Many fixed-line numbers start with 21–25 or 27. Gozo blocks commonly include 55 and 56. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
| Block (typical) | Leading digits | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed-line (common) | 21xx xxxx | +356 2123 4567 |
| Valletta / nearby (examples) | 22xx xxxx / 23xx xxxx / 24xx xxxx / 25xx xxxx | +356 2212 3456 |
| Fixed-line (Melita) | 27xx xxxx | +356 2712 3456 |
| Gozo (common blocks) | 55xx xxxx / 56xx xxxx | +356 5612 3456 |
Mobile prefixes (common)
Mobile numbers are also 8 digits. Common mobile ranges include 77, 79, 98, and 99. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
| Type | Leading digits | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile (range) | 77xx xxxx | +356 7712 3456 |
| Mobile (range) | 79xx xxxx | +356 7912 3456 |
| Mobile (range) | 98xx xxxx / 99xx xxxx | +356 9912 3456 |
Malta time zone
Malta uses Europe/Malta. Standard time is CET (UTC+1), and daylight saving time uses CEST (UTC+2). :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
Scheduling hint
For business calls, a practical window is often 09:00–17:30 Malta time. If you’re calling internationally, confirm the current offset (CET vs CEST) with the time tools.
Validate a +356 number (quick check)
This quick check normalizes a number by removing +356 / 00356 and non-digits, then checks for an 8-digit national number. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
FAQs
What is the country calling code for Malta?
Malta’s country calling code is +356. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
What is the international prefix when calling out from Malta?
Use 00 + destination country code + number. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
Does Malta have a trunk prefix or area codes?
No trunk prefix is used, and Malta uses an 8-digit closed numbering plan (you dial all 8 digits domestically). :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
How long are Malta phone numbers?
Malta national significant numbers are typically 8 digits (international format: +356 xxxx xxxx). :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
What time zone is Malta in?
Malta uses Europe/Malta, with CET (UTC+1) and CEST (UTC+2) in summer. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
How should I store Malta numbers in my contacts?
Store as +356 + the 8-digit national number (E.164). Example: +356 2123 4567. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}
Sources & references
References for numbering-plan, ISO codes, and time-zone details.