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How to Call United Arab Emirates from the United States
Country code +971 — Dial 011 971 50 XXX XXXX from a US landline or +971 50 XXX XXXX from a mobile phone.
What to Dial
- 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
- 2Dial 971, the country code of the United Arab Emirates.
- 3Dial the number: 9 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines, without the leading 0 used for calls inside the United Arab Emirates.
| Calling a… | Written in United Arab Emirates | From a US landline | From a cell phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 050 XXX XXXX |
011 971 50 XXX XXXX |
+971 50 XXX XXXX |
| Landline (Abu dhabi) | 02 XXX XXXX |
011 971 2 XXX XXXX |
+971 2 XXX XXXX |
X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 050, 052–056 or 058. More number types: United Arab Emirates phone number format.
Mobile or Landline?
The United Arab Emirates had 203 mobile subscriptions and 20.8 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 United Arab Emirates mobiles.
Source: World Bank (ITU).
Calling Tips for United Arab Emirates
Best Time to Call
To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Abu Dhabi, call between 12:00 AM–11:00 AM EST (9:00 PM–8:00 AM PST). The United Arab Emirates doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.
The United Arab Emirates is on UTC+4, 9 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.