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How to Call United Arab Emirates from the United States
Country code +971 — Dial 011-971 from a US landline or +971 from a mobile phone.
Step-by-Step Dialing Instructions
Dial 011
This is the US international access code. It tells your carrier you are making an international call.
Dial +971
This is United Arab Emirates's country code. Every call to United Arab Emirates requires this code.
Dial the Area Code
Dial the city or area code for the region in United Arab Emirates you are calling (if applicable).
Dial the Local Number
Dial the remaining local phone number of the person or business you are trying to reach.
Visual Dialing Example
Here is how a complete call to United Arab Emirates looks from a US landline:
Calling from a Mobile Phone
When calling United Arab Emirates from a US cell phone, you can replace 011 with the + symbol. This is simpler and works worldwide.
Tip: On most smartphones, press and hold the 0 key to type the + symbol.
Calling Tips for United Arab Emirates
Best Time to Call
Late evening US time (8 PM - 11 PM EST) is best to catch people during their business hours.
United Arab Emirates is UTC+4, which is +9 hours from US Eastern Time (EST).
Cost Saving Tips
- Use VoIP services like Skype, Google Voice, or Vonage for rates as low as $0.01/min.
- 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.
- Avoid calling from hotel phones; they charge premium rates.