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Malaysia Country Code +60

Complete guide to calling Malaysia from the US and abroad

ISO-2: MY ISO-3: MYS Asia Capital: Kuala Lumpur

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+60
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 60 + area + number
Country TLD
.my

Geography

Capital
Kuala Lumpur
Continent
Asia
Area
329,750 km²
Population
35,977,838
Currency
Malaysian ringgit
Languages
Bahasa Malaysia (official language), English, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin, Hokkien, Hakka, Hainan, Foochow), Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Panjabi, Thai

Time & Communication

Current Time
12:55 AM
Time Zone
UTC+8
Mobile Penetration
139.7%
Internet Penetration
98.0%
Fixed-line Penetration
23.1%

How to Call Malaysia from the United States

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

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
60
Malaysia
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 60 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

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

+60 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Malaysia

City Area Code How to Dial from US
Alor Setar 4 011 60 4 + local number
Beranang 3 011 60 3 + local number
Bintulu 8 011 60 8 + local number
Broga 3 011 60 3 + local number
Cheras 3 011 60 3 + local number
Dengkil 3 011 60 3 + local number
Ipoh 5 011 60 5 + local number
Johor Bahru 7 011 60 7 + local number
Johore 7 011 60 7 + local number
Kajang 3 011 60 3 + local number
Kedah 4 011 60 4 + local number
Kelantan 9 011 60 9 + local number
Kepala Batas 4 011 60 4 + local number
Kota Bharu 9 011 60 9 + local number
Kota Kinabalu 8 011 60 8 + local number
Kuala Lumpur 3 011 60 3 + local number
Kuantan 9 011 60 9 + local number
Kuching 8 011 60 8 + local number
Labuan 8 011 60 8 + local number
Machang 9 011 60 9 + local number
Maran 9 011 60 9 + local number
Melaka (state) 6 011 60 6 + local number
Miri 8 011 60 8 + local number
Muar 6 011 60 6 + local number
Negeri Sembilan 6 011 60 6 + local number
Pahang 9 011 60 9 + local number
Penang 4 011 60 4 + local number
Perak 4 011 60 4 + local number
Perlis 4 011 60 4 + local number
Terengganu 9 011 60 9 + local number

Neighboring Countries

Singapore flag

Singapore

+65 Thailand flag

Thailand

+66 Cambodia flag

Cambodia

+855 Laos flag

Laos

+856 Christmas Island flag

Christmas Island

+61 Indonesia flag

Indonesia

+62 Burma flag

Burma

+95 Vietnam flag

Vietnam

+84

Telecommunications in Malaysia

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 139.7 2024
Mobile subscriptions (total) 49,661,500 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 23.1 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 8,219,000 2024
Internet users (% of population) 98.0 2024

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 139.7%
Fixed-line 23.1%
Internet 98.0%

Malaysia on the Map

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

Flag of Malaysia

Flag of Malaysia
Name
Jalur Gemilang (Stripes of Glory)
Adopted
1963
Proportions
1:2
Designer
Mohamed Hamzah
Red White Blue Yellow

14 red and white stripes represent the 13 member states and the federal government. The crescent represents Islam; the 14-pointed star represents unity.

Public Holidays in Malaysia

Malaysia has 14 holidays and observances (2 national, 12 public, 0 observances). The national day is Merdeka Day (National Day), on August 31. Offices and many businesses close on public holidays, so plan calls around them.

DateHolidayType
January 1 New Year's Day Public
May 1 Labour Day Public
June 3 Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday Public
August 31 Merdeka Day (National Day) National
September 16 Malaysia Day National
December 25 Christmas Day Public
Varies Chinese New Year Public
Varies Nuzul Al-Quran Public
Varies Hari Raya Aidilfitri (Eid al-Fitr) Public
Varies Wesak Day Public
Varies Hari Raya Haji (Eid al-Adha) Public
Varies Awal Muharram (Islamic New Year) Public
Varies Prophet's Birthday (Mawlid) Public
Varies Deepavali Public

“Varies”: the date follows a lunar, religious or weekday rule and changes every year.

Geography of Malaysia

Area

330,411 km²

127,572 sq mi

Coastline

4,675 km

Highest point

Gunung Kinabalu 4,095 m

Lowest point

Indian Ocean 0 m

Climate:
Tropical; annual southwest (April to October) and northeast (October to February) monsoons
Terrain:
Coastal plains rising to hills and mountains
Natural resources:
Tin, Petroleum, Timber, Copper, Iron ore, Natural gas, Bauxite
Land borders:
Brunei, Indonesia, Thailand
Land use:
agricultural 26.1% (arable 2.4%), forest 57.8% (2023)

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

Economy of Malaysia

GDP

$472 billion (2025)

GDP per person

$13,125 (2025)

Growth

5.2% (2025)

Inflation

1.4% (2025)

Unemployment

3.8% (2025)

Human Development Index

0.819 (#67 of 193, 2023)

Currency:
Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 8%, Industry 36%, Services 55% (2025)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

Frequently Asked Questions about Malaysia

What is the country code for Malaysia?
The country code for Malaysia is +60.
How do I call Malaysia from the US?
To call Malaysia from the US, dial 011 + 60 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +60 instead of 011.
What time is it in Malaysia?
The current time in Malaysia is 12:55 AM (UTC+8).
What is the capital of Malaysia?
The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur.
What is the national day of Malaysia?
The national day of Malaysia is Merdeka Day (National Day), on August 31.
What does the flag of Malaysia look like?
The flag of Malaysia uses red, white, blue, yellow and was adopted in 1963. 14 red and white stripes represent the 13 member states and the federal government. The crescent represents Islam; the 14-pointed star represents unity.