Asia • Southeast Asia • Country Calling Code • ISO 3166-1
Malaysia Country Code: +60
Bruge +60 to call Malaysia internationally. This page summarizes the dialing rules you’ll actually use: international prefix 00, trunk prefix 0, common formats (NSN length 8–10), major landline area codes, mobile prefixes (01x), og lever lokal tid (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, UTC+8).
Malaysia local time (live)
Time zone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur • UTC+8 • No DST
Capital: Kuala Lumpur • Currency: MYR • Language: Malay (English widely used)
Opkaldskode
Use +60 for Malaysia (mobile, landline, services).
ISO 3166-1
Handy for shipping, billing, and APIs.
Internet TLD
Malaysia country-code top-level domain.
Grundlæggende opkald
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Hurtigt tip
If you see a Malaysian number like 03-1234 5678 eller 012-345 6789, fjern føringen 0 for internationalt opkald: +60 3 1234 5678 / +60 12 345 6789.
Malaysia quick facts
Key identifiers for dialing, shipping forms, analytics, and documentation.
| Land | Malaysia |
| Kapital | Kuala Lumpur |
| Opkaldskode | +60 |
| Internationalt præfiks | 00 |
| Trunk præfiks | 0 (drop when calling from abroad) |
| ISO koder | MY (alpha-2), MYS (alpha-3), 458 (numeric) |
| Internet TLD | .my |
| Tidszone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur (MYT, UTC+8) • No DST |
| Common NSN length | 8 to 10 digits (varies by area/mobile prefix) |
How to call Malaysia
Internationale opkald følger: Udgangskode + 60 + nationalt nummer (without the trunk 0).
Trin-for-trin
- Indtast din internationale udgangskode (eksempler nedenfor).
- Urskive 60 (Malaysia country code).
- Tast det nationale nummer uden den førende 0.
- For landlines, include the area code (e.g., 3 for KL/Selangor, or 82 for Kuching).
Almindelige udgangskoder
| Fra | Udgangskode |
|---|---|
| USA / Canada | 011 |
| Storbritannien | 00 |
| EU (de fleste lande) | 00 |
| Australien | 0011 |
| Indien | 00 |
Byg en opkaldsstreng
Choose where you’re calling from, then paste a Malaysia number (03-…, 012-…, etc.). Spaces and symbols are OK.
Phone number formats in Malaysia
Malaysia uses an open numbering plan. Landlines use area codes (1–2 digits excluding the trunk 0) plus a subscriber number. Mobile numbers use a mobile code (typically 1x) plus a 7–8 digit subscriber number.
Common international examples
| Type | Indenlandsk format | Internationalt format |
|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur / Selangor landline | 03-1234 5678 | +60 3 1234 5678 |
| Penang landline | 04-2xx xxxx | +60 4 2xx xxxx |
| Kuching landline (Sarawak) | 082-2x xxxx | +60 82 2x xxxx |
| Mobil (almindelig) | 012-345 6789 | +60 12 345 6789 |
| Mobile (011 / longer range) | 011-1234 5678 | +60 11 1234 5678 |
Note: Exact allocations can evolve. For compliance or large-scale routing, confirm ranges with official numbering-plan publications.
From Malaysia to other countries
Use Malaysia’s international prefix 00:
Major landline area codes in Malaysia
In Peninsular Malaysia, landline area codes are commonly one digit (after the trunk 0), while in East Malaysia (Sabah/Sarawak), area codes are often two digits (8x). Always drop the leading 0 internationally.
| Region / City (common) | Domestic prefix | Internationalt eksempel | Noter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur / Selangor / Putrajaya | 03 | +60 3 xxxx xxxx | Area code 3 commonly uses 8-digit subscriber numbers (10 digits domestically including 0). |
| Penang / Kedah / Perlis | 04 | +60 4 xxx xxxx | Typical domestic format: 04-2xx xxxx. |
| Perak | 05 | +60 5 xxx xxxx | Peninsular one-digit area code after dropping trunk 0. |
| Negeri Sembilan / Melaka | 06 | +60 6 xxx xxxx | Often used for these states (check local listings for exact routing). |
| Johor (e.g., Johor Bahru) | 07 | +60 7 xxx xxxx | Typical domestic format: 07-2xx xxxx. |
| Pahang / Terengganu / Kelantan | 09 | +60 9 xxx xxxx | Peninsular one-digit area code after dropping trunk 0. |
| Kuching (Sarawak) | 082 | +60 82 xx xxxx | East Malaysia often uses two-digit 8x area codes (after dropping trunk 0). |
| Kota Kinabalu (Sabah) | 088 | +60 88 xxx xxx | Sabah area codes are commonly 087–089. |
Mobile prefixes in Malaysia (01x)
Malaysian mobile numbers are commonly written as 01x-xxx xxxx eller 011-xxxx xxxx. With mobile number portability, the prefix doesn’t reliably indicate the operator, but the dialing format stays the same.
Hurtige regler
- Indenlandsk: starts with 0 (e.g., 012-345 6789)
- International: drop the 0 (e.g., +60 12 345 6789)
- 011 and some newer ranges can be longer (e.g., 011-1234 5678 → +60 11 1234 5678)
Special service numbers
Malaysia also uses non-geographic and special numbers (for example, business service lines). These may have different lengths and dialing rules than standard landline/mobile numbers.
If a number does not look like 0x-… or 01x-…, treat it as a special/service range and follow the provider’s dialing instructions.
Malaysia time zone
Malaysia uses UTC+8 (Malaysia Time, MYT). A common IANA time zone identifier is Asia/Kuala_Lumpur.
Planlægningstip
For forretningsopkald er et praktisk vindue ofte 10.00–17.00 Malaysia time. Use a time-difference tool to avoid calling too early or late.
Validate a +60 number (quick check)
This quick check normalizes a number by removing +60 / 0060 and dropping a single leading 0. It then checks common Malaysia patterns (landline area codes and 01x mobile).
Ofte stillede spørgsmål
What is the country calling code for Malaysia?
Malaysia’s country calling code is +60.
What is the international prefix when calling out from Malaysia?
Bruge 00 + destinationslandekode + nummer.
Do I remove the leading 0 when calling Malaysia internationally?
Yes. Drop the trunk prefix 0 og ring +60 + area/mobile code + subscriber number.
How long are Malaysian phone numbers?
Malaysia NSN length is commonly 8–10 digits, depending on the prefix and service type.
What time zone is Malaysia in?
Malaysia uses UTC+8 (MYT). A common IANA time zone identifier is Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, and there’s no DST.
How should I store Malaysia numbers in my contacts?
Opbevar som +60 plus the national number without the leading 0 (E.164 format).
Kilder og referencer
Helpful references for numbering and time zone details.
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