Country Code +356

Malta uses the international dialing code +356

+356

Which Country Has Code +356?

Malta uses the international dialing code +356.

How to Call a +356 Number from the US

Numbers in Malta have 8 digits after +356. There is no leading 0 to drop: dial every digit as written.

Number	From a US landline	From a mobile
Mobile starts with 72, 77, 79, 92, 96 or 98–99	`011 356 96XX XXXX`	`+356 96XX XXXX`
Landline starts with 20–23 or 25–27	`011 356 2100 XXXX`	`+356 2100 XXXX`
Toll-free starts with 80	`011 356 8007 XXXX`	`+356 8007 XXXX`

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

Got a Call From +356?

A number starting with +356 is registered in Malta. If you know someone there, it may be them. If you don't, be careful before you call back.

Reading a +356 number

•Mobile if the digits after +356 start with 72, 77, 79, 92, 96 or 98–99 (+356 96XX XXXX).
•Premium rate if it starts with 50–52 after +356: never call these back.
•Local time: 9:15 PM in Valletta 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 +356 FAQ

Which country has country code 356?

+356 is the country code of Malta. Numbers have 8 digits after +356.

Is a +356 number a mobile or a landline?

In Malta, mobile numbers start with 72, 77, 79, 92, 96 or 98–99 after +356, for example +356 96XX XXXX. Other numbers are landlines or special services.

What time is it in Malta right now?

It is 9:15 PM on Friday in Valletta (UTC+1), 5 hours ahead of New York. To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 4:00 AM–3:00 PM EDT.

Are some +356 numbers premium rate?

Yes. In Malta, premium-rate numbers start with 50–52 after +356. 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 +356 number from the US?

From a US landline, dial 011 356 96XX XXXX. From a mobile, dial +356 96XX XXXX.

I got a call from +356. Should I call back?

Not if you don't recognize the number. Calling back +356 is an international call. Caller ID can be faked, and a real caller will leave a message.

Malta Quick Info

Country	Malta
Dialing Code	+356
ISO-2 Code	`mt`
ISO-3 Code	`MLT`
Capital	Valletta
Continent	Europe
Population	579,704
Currency	Euro
Domain	`mt`

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Time in Valletta

9:15 PM

Friday · UTC+1 · 5 hours ahead of New York

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 4:00 AM–3:00 PM EDT (1:00 AM–12:00 PM PDT). Clocks change for daylight saving time there, so the gap with the US shifts during the year.