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Malaysia Phone Number Format
Country code +60 — Complete guide to Malaysia phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.
How Malaysia Phone Numbers Are Written
Phone numbers in Malaysia have 9 or 10 digits for mobiles and 8 or 9 for landlines after the country code +60.
Inside Malaysia a number is written with a leading 0, which makes 10 or 11 digits:
012-XXX XXXX.
Drop that 0 when you call from abroad or save the number in international format:
+60 12-XXX XXXX.
| Country code | +60 |
|---|---|
| Digits after +60 | 9 or 10 digits for mobiles and 8 or 9 for landlines |
| Trunk prefix (domestic calls) | 0, dropped after +60 |
| Mobile numbers start with | 01 |
| Exit code (to call abroad from Malaysia) | 00 |
| Dial from the US | 011 60 12-XXX XXXX |
Mobile vs. Landline Numbers
9 or 10 digits after +60, starting with 01.
012-XXX XXXX at home+60 12-XXX XXXX international8 or 9 digits after +60. Landlines begin with an area code, for example Kuala Lumpur:
03-XXXX XXXX at home+60 3-XXXX XXXX internationalMalaysia Number Types
| Type | Starts with | Written at home | International | From the US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 01 | 012-XXX XXXX |
+60 12-XXX XXXX |
011 60 12-XXX XXXX |
| Landline | — | 03-XXXX XXXX |
+60 3-XXXX XXXX |
011 60 3-XXXX XXXX |
| Toll-free | 13 or 17–18 | 1-XXX-XX-XXXX |
+60 1-XXX-XX-XXXX |
011 60 1-XXX-XX-XXXX |
| Premium rate | 16 | 1-XXX-XX-XXXX |
+60 1-XXX-XX-XXXX |
011 60 1-XXX-XX-XXXX |
| VoIP | — | 0154-XXX XXXX |
+60 154-XXX XXXX |
011 60 154-XXX XXXX |
X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.
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Malaysia Area Codes
Major area codes in Malaysia:
| Area Code | City / Region |
|---|---|
4 |
Alor Setar |
3 |
Beranang |
8 |
Bintulu |
3 |
Broga |
3 |
Cheras |
3 |
Dengkil |
5 |
Ipoh |
7 |
Johor Bahru |
7 |
Johore |
3 |
Kajang |
4 |
Kedah |
9 |
Kelantan |
4 |
Kepala Batas |
9 |
Kota Bharu |
8 |
Kota Kinabalu |
3 |
Kuala Lumpur |
9 |
Kuantan |
8 |
Kuching |
8 |
Labuan |
9 |
Machang |
9 |
Maran |
6 |
Melaka (state) |
8 |
Miri |
6 |
Muar |
6 |
Negeri Sembilan |
9 |
Pahang |
4 |
Penang |
4 |
Perak |
4 |
Perlis |
9 |
Terengganu |
Dialing Tips
- Remove the leading 0: When dialing internationally, drop the trunk prefix (0) that is used for domestic calls in Malaysia.
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Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use
+60instead of011 60. - Verify the number length: Numbers in Malaysia have 9 or 10 digits for mobiles and 8 or 9 for landlines after +60. 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
+60prefix so they work from any country.
Malaysia Phone Number FAQ
How many digits does a phone number in Malaysia have?
Phone numbers in Malaysia have 9 or 10 digits for mobiles and 8 or 9 for landlines after the country code +60. Written for domestic calls with the leading 0, a mobile number has 10 or 11 digits.
What do mobile numbers in Malaysia start with?
Mobile numbers in Malaysia start with 01 when written for domestic calls. In international format the leading 0 is dropped: +60 12-XXX XXXX.
How do I write a phone number from Malaysia in international format?
Start with +60, then the national number without the leading 0. For example, a mobile number written 012-XXX XXXX at home becomes +60 12-XXX XXXX. From a US landline, dial 011 60 12-XXX XXXX.
What is the toll-free prefix in Malaysia?
Toll-free numbers in Malaysia start with 13 or 17–18, for example 1-XXX-XX-XXXX. Many toll-free numbers can't be reached from abroad.
How do I call the US from Malaysia?
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.