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Macau Country Code +853

Complete guide to calling Macau from the US and abroad

ISO-2: MO ISO-3: MAC Asia Capital: Macao

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+853
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 853 + area + number
Country TLD
.mo

Geography

Capital
Macao
Continent
Asia
Area
254 km²
Population
685,900
Currency
Macao pataca
Languages
Cantonese 83.3%, Mandarin 5%, Hokkien 3.7%, English 2.3%, other Chinese dialects 2%, Tagalog 1.7%, Portuguese 0.7%, other 1.3%

Time & Communication

Current Time
6:04 PM
Time Zone
UTC+8
Mobile Penetration
201.1%
Internet Penetration
89.8%
Fixed-line Penetration
11.3%

How to Call Macau from the United States

Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Macau from a US landline or mobile phone:

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
853
Macau
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 853 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):

+853 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Macau

Area codes

We don't have a verified list of city area codes for Macau yet. From the US, dial 011 + 853 + the full national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0) if Macau uses one.

Neighboring Countries

Mongolia flag

Mongolia

+976 China flag

China

+86 Burma flag

Burma

+95 Vietnam flag

Vietnam

+84 Bangladesh flag

Bangladesh

+880 Bhutan flag

Bhutan

+975 Laos flag

Laos

+856 Thailand flag

Thailand

+66

Telecommunications in Macau

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 201.1 2024
Mobile subscriptions (total) 1,448,713 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 11.3 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 81,260 2024
Internet users (% of population) 89.8 2024

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 201.1%
Fixed-line 11.3%
Internet 89.8%

Macau on the Map

Borders and capital: Natural Earth. The red dot marks the capital, Macao.

Flag of Macau

Flag of Macau

The national flag of Macau. See it next to other flags of Asia in the flags of the world gallery.

Geography of Macau

Area

33 km²

13 sq mi

Coastline

41 km

Highest point

Alto Coloane 172 m

Lowest point

South China Sea 0 m

Climate:
Subtropical; marine with cool winters, warm summers
Terrain:
Generally flat
Natural resources:
NEGL
Land borders:
None
Land use:
agricultural 0%, forest 0% (2022)

Sources: CIA World Factbook (data as of September 2026); area: World Bank 2023.

Economy of Macau

GDP

$52.1 billion (2025)

GDP per person

$75,902 (2025)

Growth

4.7% (2025)

Inflation

0.3% (2025)

Unemployment

2.4% (2025)

GDP by sector:
Industry 5%, Services 92% (2024)
Top exports:
Gold, gems and jewelry (30%), Clocks and watches (16%), Electrical equipment and electronics (15%), Leather goods (7%), Clothing (not knitted) (7%)
Top imports:
Gold, gems and jewelry (12%), Electrical equipment and electronics (11%), Perfumes and cosmetics (9%), Leather goods (7%), Beverages and spirits (6%)
Main export markets:
China, Hong Kong SAR (92%), China (5%), Philippines (1%), Viet Nam (1%), USA (0%)
Main suppliers:
China (31%), France (14%), Italy (10%), Japan (7%), China, Hong Kong SAR (6%)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, UN Comtrade (goods trade 2025, shares of the total by value), ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

Frequently Asked Questions about Macau

What is the country code for Macau?
The country code for Macau is +853.
How do I call Macau from the US?
To call Macau from the US, dial 011 + 853 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +853 instead of 011.
What time is it in Macau?
The current time in Macau is 6:04 PM (UTC+8).
What is the capital of Macau?
The capital of Macau is Macao.