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United Arab Emirates Phone Number Format
Country code +971 — Complete guide to United Arab Emirates phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.
How United Arab Emirates Phone Numbers Are Written
Phone numbers in the United Arab Emirates have 9 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines after the country code +971.
Inside the United Arab Emirates a number is written with a leading 0, which makes 10 digits:
050 XXX XXXX.
Drop that 0 when you call from abroad or save the number in international format:
+971 50 XXX XXXX.
| Country code | +971 |
|---|---|
| Digits after +971 | 9 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines |
| Trunk prefix (domestic calls) | 0, dropped after +971 |
| Mobile numbers start with | 050, 052–056 or 058 |
| Exit code (to call abroad from the United Arab Emirates) | 00 |
| Dial from the US | 011 971 50 XXX XXXX |
Mobile vs. Landline Numbers
9 digits after +971, starting with 050, 052–056 or 058.
050 XXX XXXX at home+971 50 XXX XXXX international8 digits after +971. Landlines begin with an area code, for example Abu dhabi:
02 XXX XXXX at home+971 2 XXX XXXX internationalUnited Arab Emirates Number Types
| Type | Starts with | Written at home | International | From the US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 050, 052–056 or 058 | 050 XXX XXXX |
+971 50 XXX XXXX |
011 971 50 XXX XXXX |
| Landline | 022–028, 032–038, 042–048, 062–068, 072–078 or 092–098 | 02 XXX XXXX |
+971 2 XXX XXXX |
011 971 2 XXX XXXX |
| Toll-free | 40 or 80 | 800 XXXXXX |
+971 800 XXXXXX |
011 971 800 XXXXXX |
| Premium rate | 90 | 900 X XXXXX |
+971 900 X XXXXX |
011 971 900 X XXXXX |
| Shared cost | — | 700 X XXXXX |
+971 700 X XXXXX |
011 971 700 X XXXXX |
| Company number (UAN) | — | 600 XXXXXX |
+971 600 XXXXXX |
011 971 600 XXXXXX |
X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.
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United Arab Emirates Area Codes
Major area codes in United Arab Emirates:
| Area Code | City / Region |
|---|---|
2 |
Abu Dhabi |
6 |
Ajman |
3 |
Al Ain |
58 |
Aweir |
6 |
Dhayd |
9 |
Dibba |
4 |
Dubai |
6 |
Falaj-al-Moalla |
70 |
Fujairah |
48 |
Khawanij |
77 |
Ras-al-Khaimah |
6 |
Sharjah |
88 |
Tarif |
6 |
Umm-al-Qaiwain |
Dialing Tips
- Remove the leading 0: When dialing internationally, drop the trunk prefix (0) that is used for domestic calls in United Arab Emirates.
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Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use
+971instead of011 971. - Verify the number length: Numbers in the United Arab Emirates have 9 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines after +971. 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
+971prefix so they work from any country.
United Arab Emirates Phone Number FAQ
How many digits does a phone number in the United Arab Emirates have?
Phone numbers in the United Arab Emirates have 9 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines after the country code +971. Written for domestic calls with the leading 0, a mobile number has 10 digits.
What do mobile numbers in the United Arab Emirates start with?
Mobile numbers in the United Arab Emirates start with 050, 052–056 or 058 when written for domestic calls. In international format the leading 0 is dropped: +971 50 XXX XXXX.
How do I write a phone number from the United Arab Emirates in international format?
Start with +971, then the national number without the leading 0. For example, a mobile number written 050 XXX XXXX at home becomes +971 50 XXX XXXX. From a US landline, dial 011 971 50 XXX XXXX.
What is the toll-free prefix in the United Arab Emirates?
Toll-free numbers in the United Arab Emirates start with 40 or 80, for example 800 XXXXXX. Many toll-free numbers can't be reached from abroad.
How do I call the US from the United Arab Emirates?
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.