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Malta Country Code +356

Complete guide to calling Malta from the US and abroad

ISO-2: MT ISO-3: MLT Europe Capital: Valletta

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+356
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 356 + area + number
Country TLD
.mt

Geography

Capital
Valletta
Continent
Europe
Area
316 km²
Population
405,165
Currency
Euro
Languages
Maltese (official language) 90.1%, English (official language) 6%, multilingual 3%, other 0.9% (2005 est.)

Time & Communication

Current Time
8:42 AM
Time Zone
UTC+1
Mobile Penetration
123.9%
Internet Penetration
77.2%
Fixed-line Penetration
54.6%

How to Call Malta from the United States

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

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
356
Malta
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 356 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

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

+356 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Malta

Direct dial

Malta does not use city-specific area codes. Dial the country code +356 followed directly by the local number.

Neighboring Countries

Telecommunications in Malta

Metric Value (2016)
Mobile Subscriptions (per 100 people) 123.9%
Mobile Subscriptions (total) 532
Fixed-line Subscriptions (per 100 people) 54.6%
Fixed-line Subscriptions (total) 234
Internet Users (per 100 people) 77.2%

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 123.9%
Fixed-line 54.6%
Internet 77.2%

Malta on the Map

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Frequently Asked Questions about Malta

What is the country code for Malta?
The country code for Malta is +356.
How do I call Malta from the US?
To call Malta from the US, dial 011 + 356 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +356 instead of 011.
What time is it in Malta?
The current time in Malta is 8:42 AM (UTC+1).
What is the capital of Malta?
The capital of Malta is Valletta.