United Arab Emirates Country Code: +971
The international calling code for United Arab Emirates is +971. You need this code to dial any phone number in United Arab Emirates from another country. This code is assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. Below you will find everything you need to successfully place a call to United Arab Emirates, including the correct number format, trunk prefix, and worked examples.
How to Call United Arab Emirates from Abroad
Follow these steps to dial a phone number in United Arab Emirates from any other country. The process is the same whether you are calling a landline or a mobile number.
- 1Dial the international access code or +
On a mobile phone, press and hold 0 to get the + symbol. From a landline, dial your country's exit code (00 from most of Europe, 011 from the US/Canada, 0011 from Australia). With Kinvo, simply type + in the dialer.
- 2Dial United Arab Emirates's country code: 971
After the + or exit code, enter 971. This routes your call to United Arab Emirates's telephone network.
- 3Drop the trunk prefix (0) from the local number
When a United Arab Emirates number starts with 0 domestically, remove it when dialing internationally. The trunk prefix is only used for calls within United Arab Emirates itself.
- 4Dial the remaining local number
Enter the area code (if applicable) and the subscriber number. The complete international number should look like this: +971 50 123 4567
United Arab Emirates Phone Number Format
Landline Numbers
Landline numbers in United Arab Emirates typically include an area code that identifies the city or region, followed by the subscriber number. Domestically, these numbers are prefixed with 0 for long-distance calls. When dialing from abroad, replace the 0 with +971.
Mobile Numbers
Mobile phone numbers in United Arab Emirates typically begin with 5 (after the country code). When calling a United Arab Emirates mobile from abroad, remember to drop the leading 0 before the mobile prefix.
International Format Example
Dialing Example: Calling United Arab Emirates
Suppose you want to call a United Arab Emirates number that is written domestically with the trunk prefix 0. Here is how to convert it to the international format:
United Arab Emirates Calling Rates on Kinvo
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With Kinvo, you can call landlines and mobiles in United Arab Emirates directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app to install, no subscription. Just sign up, add pay-as-you-go credits (starting from $5), and dial +971 followed by the local number.
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Frequently Asked Questions: United Arab Emirates Country Code
What is the country code for United Arab Emirates?
The international dialing code for United Arab Emirates is +971. This code must be dialed before the local phone number when calling United Arab Emirates from any other country. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for United Arab Emirates is AE.
How do I call United Arab Emirates from the United States?
From the US, dial 011 (the US exit code) followed by 971 (the United Arab Emirates country code) and then the local number without the leading 0. Alternatively, dial +971 from a mobile phone. For example: +971 50 123 4567.
Do I need to drop the 0 when calling United Arab Emirates internationally?
Yes. When calling United Arab Emirates from abroad, you must remove the leading 0 (trunk prefix) from the beginning of the number and replace it with the country code +971. This trunk prefix is only used for domestic long-distance calls within United Arab Emirates.
What do United Arab Emirates mobile numbers start with?
Mobile phone numbers in United Arab Emirates typically start with 5 after the country code +971. When dialing from abroad, the full mobile number would begin with +971 5...
Can I call United Arab Emirates from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo allows you to call any phone number in United Arab Emirates directly from your web browser using WebRTC technology. No app download or installation is required. Simply create a free account, add credits (from $5), and dial +971 followed by the local number. Calls include HD voice quality and end-to-end encryption.
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