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How to Call Malta from the United States

Country code +356 — Dial 011 356 96XX XXXX from a US landline or +356 96XX XXXX from a mobile phone.

+356
Malta Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 356, the country code of Malta.
  3. 3Dial the number: 8 digits, exactly as written: Malta has no leading 0 to drop.
Calling a… Written in Malta From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 96XX XXXX 011 356 96XX XXXX +356 96XX XXXX
Landline 2100 XXXX 011 356 2100 XXXX +356 2100 XXXX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 72, 77, 79, 92, 96 or 98–99. More number types: Malta phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

Malta had 142 mobile subscriptions and 47.3 landlines per 100 people in 2024. Landlines are still common, which matters because many US plans charge different rates for landlines and mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for Malta

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Valletta, call between 3:00 AM–2:00 PM EDT (12:00 AM–11:00 AM PDT). Malta changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

Malta is on UTC+2, 6 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.

Time Difference

US Eastern (EDT)
--:--
UTC-4
+6h
Malta
--:--
UTC+2

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call Malta from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 356, then the number: 011 356 96XX XXXX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +356 96XX XXXX.
Do I need to drop a 0 when calling Malta?
No. Malta has no trunk prefix: dial every digit after +356 exactly as written, for example +356 96XX XXXX.
How many digits is a phone number in Malta?
8 digits after the country code +356. Mobile numbers start with 72, 77, 79, 92, 96 or 98–99.
What time should I call Malta from the US?
Malta is 6 hours ahead of New York (UTC+2 in Valletta). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 3:00 AM–2:00 PM EDT, or 12:00 AM–11:00 AM PDT on the West Coast. Malta uses daylight saving time, so the difference changes during the year.
How do people in Malta call the US?
They dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX, or +1 from a mobile.
How much does it cost to call Malta?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to Malta mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Malta Quick Info
Country Code +356
ISO Code MT
Capital Valletta
Time Zone UTC+2
Exit Code (US) 011
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