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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
579,704
Currency
Euro
Languages
Maltese (official language) 90.1%, English (official language) 6%, multilingual 3%, other 0.9% (2005 est.)

Time & Communication

Current Time
3:09 PM
Time Zone
UTC+1
Mobile Penetration
142.1%
Internet Penetration
93.9%
Fixed-line Penetration
47.3%

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

Area codes

We don't have a verified list of city area codes for Malta yet. From the US, dial 011 + 356 + the full national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0) if Malta uses one.

Neighboring Countries

Libya flag

Libya

+218 Tunisia flag

Tunisia

+216 Vatican City flag

Vatican City

+39 Italy flag

Italy

+39 Albania flag

Albania

+355 Bosnia and Herzegovina flag

Bosnia and Herzegovina

+387 San Marino flag

San Marino

+378 Montenegro flag

Montenegro

+382

Telecommunications in Malta

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 142.1 2024
Mobile subscriptions (total) 766,620 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 47.3 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 255,500 2024
Internet users (% of population) 93.9 2024

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 142.1%
Fixed-line 47.3%
Internet 93.9%

Malta on the Map

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

Flag of Malta

Flag of Malta

The national flag of Malta. See it next to other flags of Europe in the flags of the world gallery.

Public Holidays in Malta

Malta has 14 holidays and observances (4 national, 10 public, 0 observances). The national day is Freedom Day, on March 31. Offices and many businesses close on public holidays, so plan calls around them.

DateHolidayType
January 1 New Year's Day Public
February 10 St. Paul's Shipwreck Public
March 19 St. Joseph's Day Public
March 31 Freedom Day National
May 1 Workers' Day Public
June 7 Sette Giugno Public
June 29 Feast of Saints Peter and Paul Public
August 15 Assumption of Mary (Santa Marija) Public
September 8 Victory Day (Our Lady of Victories) National
September 21 Independence Day National
December 8 Immaculate Conception Public
December 13 Republic Day National
December 25 Christmas Day Public
Varies Good Friday Public

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

Geography of Malta

Area

320 km²

124 sq mi

Coastline

197 km

Highest point

Ta'Dmejrek on Dingli Cliffs 253 m

Lowest point

Mediterranean Sea 0 m

Climate:
Mediterranean; mild, rainy winters; hot, dry summers
Terrain:
Mostly low, rocky, flat to dissected plains; many coastal cliffs
Natural resources:
Limestone, Salt, Arable land
Land borders:
None
Land use:
agricultural 25.9% (arable 22.8%), forest 1.5% (2023)

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

Economy of Malta

GDP

$27.8 billion (2025)

GDP per person

$47,907 (2025)

Growth

4.0% (2025)

Inflation

2.4% (2025)

Unemployment

2.9% (2025)

Human Development Index

0.924 (#24 of 193, 2023)

Currency:
Euro (EUR)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 0%, Industry 10%, Services 81% (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 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 3:09 PM (UTC+1).
What is the capital of Malta?
The capital of Malta is Valletta.
What is the national day of Malta?
The national day of Malta is Freedom Day, on March 31.