Malta country code, +356 explained.
Malta, the small but strategically significant Mediterranean island nation at the crossroads of Europe and Africa, carries the country code +356 and operates one of the EU's most dynamic economies relative to its size.
Full dial format
+356 XXX XXXXXXX
Malta
MT
2 Digit ISO
+356
Country Calling Code
MLT
3 Digit ISO
Capital
Valletta
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Time Zone
Europe/Malta
Weather · Valletta
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How To Call Malta: Country Code +356
Calling Malta from abroad is simple. Just follow these four steps to connect.
Know Your Exit Code
Every country has an exit code for international calls. In the US it is "011". Look yours up online — it takes seconds.
Dial Malta Country Code
Dial +356 right after your exit code. This is the country code for Malta.
Find the Area Code
Cities in Malta use different area codes. Find the one for the place you are calling.
Dial the Local Phone Number
Enter the 6–8 digit number of the person or business you want to reach.
Example
To call a friend in a Maltacity with the area code and local number, you'd dial (from the US): 011 · +356 · [area code] · [local number]
Or use +356 directly on mobile — no exit code needed.
Malta — Key Facts & Calling Guide
Everything you need before dialing Malta.
Country Details
- Country Code+356
- CapitalValletta
- RegionEurope
- TimezoneEurope/Malta
- Numbering ZoneZone 3
- Code LengthN/A
How to Dial Malta
- 1Dial your exit code (e.g. 011 from the US, 00 from Europe).
- 2Add the country code: +356.
- 3Enter the area code, if the city requires one.
- 4Dial the local subscriber number.
Full Dial Format
Exit Code + 356 + Area + Number
Additional Tips
A few things to keep in mind before you dial Malta — from mobile prefixes to timing your call just right.
Mobile Phones
Drop the leading "0" in the area code and dial directly after +356 when reaching mobiles in Malta.
Cost
International calls to Malta can cost more than domestic ones — use Teloz VoIP for carrier-grade rates.
Time Differences
Malta runs on Europe/Malta. It's currently --:-- there — call at a sensible local hour.
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