Macau Country Code: +853
Use +853 to call Macau from abroad. Macau phone numbers are 8 digits and are commonly written as +853 XXXX XXXX. This page includes a live Macau clock, common number prefixes (fixed line vs mobile), and a dial-string builder you can copy.
How to Call Macau (+853)
To call Macau from another country, dial your international exit code, then 853, then the Macau 8-digit phone number. Macau does not use a trunk prefix (so you typically dial the digits exactly as provided).
- Dial your exit code (example: US/CA 011, most of Europe 00).
- Dial Macau country code: 853.
- Dial the 8-digit Macau number.
- Dial the 8 digits directly.
- No trunk “0” is used.
- Common prefixes: fixed lines often start with 28, mobiles often start with 6.
Macau emergency services can be reached at 999. You may also see 110 or 112, which are routed to the same emergency call center.
Dial String Builder
Paste any Macau number (with spaces, +853, or 00853). We’ll normalize it and generate a copyable international dial string.
Macau Phone Number Format
Macau uses a closed numbering plan with 8-digit numbers. The common international display is +853 XXXX XXXX. Macau does not use separate “area codes” in the usual sense; instead, prefixes can indicate service type (fixed line vs mobile).
| Type | Prefix | Example (international) |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed line (landline) | 28… | +853 2871 2345 |
| Mobile | 6… | +853 6123 4567 |
| Emergency | 999 / 110 / 112 | Dial 999 |
Macau time zone
Macau uses one time zone across the region.
| Reference | IANA | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| Macau Standard Time | Asia/Macau | UTC+8 |
Calls from Macau to Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan are typically placed as international calls using 00 + country/region code.
Macau dialing summary
FAQs about Calling Macau
Quick answers for the most common Macau dialing questions.
What is Macau’s country code?
Macau’s country calling code is +853.
How many digits are Macau phone numbers?
Macau phone numbers are 8 digits, commonly displayed as +853 XXXX XXXX.
Are there area codes in Macau?
Not in the usual sense. Macau uses 8-digit numbers with no trunk prefix. Prefixes often indicate service type (for example 28… for fixed lines and 6… for mobiles).
How do I call Macau from the US?
Dial 011 + 853 + the 8-digit Macau number (example: 011 853 2871 2345).
What is the international prefix to call abroad from Macau?
Macau commonly uses 00 to dial internationally.
What is the emergency number in Macau?
The main emergency number is 999. You may also dial 110 or 112, which are routed to the emergency call center.
What time zone is Macau in?
Macau uses Asia/Macau (UTC+8) and does not observe daylight saving time.
Is Macau part of China?
Macau is officially the Macao Special Administrative Region of China (SAR).