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How to Call Malaysia from the United States
Country code +60 — Dial 011 60 12-XXX XXXX from a US landline or +60 12-XXX XXXX from a mobile phone.
What to Dial
- 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
- 2Dial 60, the country code of Malaysia.
- 3Dial the number: 9 or 10 digits for mobiles and 8 or 9 for landlines, without the leading 0 used for calls inside Malaysia.
| Calling a… | Written in Malaysia | From a US landline | From a cell phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 012-XXX XXXX |
011 60 12-XXX XXXX |
+60 12-XXX XXXX |
| Landline (Kuala Lumpur) | 03-XXXX XXXX |
011 60 3-XXXX XXXX |
+60 3-XXXX XXXX |
X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 01. More number types: Malaysia phone number format.
Mobile or Landline?
Malaysia had 140 mobile subscriptions and 23.1 landlines per 100 people in 2024. Most people you call will be on a mobile, so ask for their mobile number and check what your plan charges for calls to Malaysia mobiles.
Source: World Bank (ITU).
Calling Tips for Malaysia
Best Time to Call
To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Kuala Lumpur, call between 9:00 PM–8:00 AM EDT (6:00 PM–5:00 AM PDT). Malaysia doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.
Malaysia is on UTC+8, 12 hours ahead of US Eastern Time right now.
Cost Saving Tips
- VoIP services such as Google Voice or Vonage usually charge less per minute than a carrier's standard international rate.
- WiFi calling apps (WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime) are free when both parties have the app.
- Check your carrier's international plan — many offer add-on packages.