Country Code +971

United Arab Emirates uses the international dialing code +971

+971

Which Country Has Code +971?

United Arab Emirates uses the international dialing code +971.

Looking for US area code 971?

971 is also a US area code in Oregon. A US number looks like (971) XXX-XXXX or +1 971 XXX XXXX. A number starting with +971 (no 1 in front) is an international call to United Arab Emirates.

How to Call a +971 Number from the US

Numbers in the United Arab Emirates have 9 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines after +971. At home they are written with a leading 0; leave it out after +971 or 011 971.

Number	From a US landline	From a mobile
Mobile starts with 050, 052–056 or 058	`011 971 50 XXX XXXX`	`+971 50 XXX XXXX`
Landline starts with 022–028, 032–038, 042–048, 062–068, 072–078 or 092–098	`011 971 2 XXX XXXX`	`+971 2 XXX XXXX`
Toll-free starts with 40 or 80	`011 971 800 XXXXXX`	`+971 800 XXXXXX`

X stands for any digit. Toll-free numbers often can't be reached from abroad. Full list of number types: United Arab Emirates phone number format.

Got a Call From +971?

A number starting with +971 is registered in United Arab Emirates. If you know someone there, it may be them. If you don't, be careful before you call back.

Reading a +971 number

•Mobile if the digits after +971 start with 50, 52–56 or 58 (+971 50 XXX XXXX).
•Landlines start with an area code, for example +971 2 XXX XXXX for Abu dhabi.
•Premium rate if it starts with 90 after +971: never call these back.
•Local time: 3:43 PM in Abu Dhabi right now.

•Don't call back a number you don't recognize. One-ring scams hang up after a ring or two so you return the call, which can add a per-minute charge on top of an international rate.
•Caller ID can be faked. The code shown is not proof of where the caller really is.
•Real callers leave a message. If it matters, they'll text, email or leave a voicemail. Otherwise, block the number.

Country Code +971 FAQ

Which country has country code 971?

+971 is the country code of the United Arab Emirates. Numbers have 9 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines after +971.

Is a +971 number a mobile or a landline?

In the United Arab Emirates, mobile numbers start with 50, 52–56 or 58 after +971, for example +971 50 XXX XXXX. Landlines start with an area code, such as +971 2 XXX XXXX for Abu dhabi.

What time is it in the United Arab Emirates right now?

It is 3:43 PM on Sunday in Abu Dhabi (UTC+4), 8 hours ahead of New York. To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 1:00 AM–12:00 PM EDT.

Are some +971 numbers premium rate?

Yes. In the United Arab Emirates, premium-rate numbers start with 90 after +971. Calling one back can cost far more than an ordinary international call, which is what one-ring scams rely on.

How do I call a +971 number from the US?

From a US landline, dial 011 971 50 XXX XXXX, without the leading 0 used inside the United Arab Emirates. From a mobile, dial +971 50 XXX XXXX.

I got a call from +971. Should I call back?

Not if you don't recognize the number. Calling back +971 is an international call. Caller ID can be faked, and a real caller will leave a message.

United Arab Emirates Quick Info

Country	United Arab Emirates
Dialing Code	+971
ISO-2 Code	`ae`
ISO-3 Code	`ARE`
Capital	Abu Dhabi
Continent	Asia
Population	11,513,149
Currency	U.A.E. dirham
Domain	`ae`

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Time in Abu Dhabi

3:43 PM

Sunday · UTC+4 · 8 hours ahead of New York

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 1:00 AM–12:00 PM EDT (10:00 PM–9:00 AM PDT).