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Macau Phone Number Format
Country code +853 — Complete guide to Macau phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.
How Macau Phone Numbers Are Written
Phone numbers in Macau have 8 digits after the country code +853.
There is no trunk prefix to remove: the number is written the same way at home
(66XX XXXX)
and after the country code (+853 66XX XXXX).
| Country code | +853 |
|---|---|
| Digits after +853 | 8 digits |
| Trunk prefix (domestic calls) | None |
| Mobile numbers start with | 62–63, 65–66 or 68 |
| Exit code (to call abroad from Macau) | 00 |
| Dial from the US | 011 853 66XX XXXX |
Mobile vs. Landline Numbers
8 digits after +853, starting with 62–63, 65–66 or 68.
66XX XXXX at home+853 66XX XXXX international8 digits after +853. Landlines begin with an area code, for example Macao:
2821 XXXX at home+853 2821 XXXX internationalMacau Number Types
| Type | Starts with | Written at home | International | From the US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 62–63, 65–66 or 68 | 66XX XXXX |
+853 66XX XXXX |
011 853 66XX XXXX |
| Landline | 28, 81–85 or 87–89 | 2821 XXXX |
+853 2821 XXXX |
011 853 2821 XXXX |
| Toll-free | 08 | 0800 XXX |
+853 0800 XXX |
011 853 0800 XXX |
X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.
Checking a number from Macau? The phone number checker tells you if it is valid, mobile or landline, and gives its international format.
Dialing Tips
- Keep every digit: Macau numbers have no trunk prefix, so dial them after +853 exactly as they are written locally.
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Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use
+853instead of011 853. - Verify the number length: Numbers in Macau have 8 digits after +853. If your call does not connect, check that no digit is missing or doubled.
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Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full
+853prefix so they work from any country.
Macau Phone Number FAQ
How many digits does a phone number in Macau have?
Phone numbers in Macau have 8 digits after the country code +853.
What do mobile numbers in Macau start with?
Mobile numbers in Macau start with 62–63, 65–66 or 68, for example 66XX XXXX.
How do I write a phone number from Macau in international format?
Start with +853, then the national number. For example, a mobile number written 66XX XXXX at home becomes +853 66XX XXXX. From a US landline, dial 011 853 66XX XXXX.
What is the toll-free prefix in Macau?
Toll-free numbers in Macau start with 08, for example 0800 XXX. Many toll-free numbers can't be reached from abroad.
How do I call the US from Macau?
Dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX. From a mobile phone you can use + instead of 00: +1 XXX XXX XXXX.