971 Country Code: United Arab Emirates (+971)
Country code 971 (+971) belongs to United Arab Emirates. United Arab Emirates uses the international dialing code +971, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is AE.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +971 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 00971 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 971 (from the US and Canada), 0011 971 (from Australia), or the bare 971. All refer to the same United Arab Emirates country code. Note: 971 is not a US area code — US area codes are also 3 digits but +971 is the international dialing code for United Arab Emirates, not a domestic US destination.
UAE landlines use single-digit area codes (02 Abu Dhabi, 04 Dubai, 06 Sharjah/Ajman, 07 RAK, 09 Fujairah) followed by a 7-digit subscriber number. All mobile numbers start with 5 after the country code — specifically 50, 54, 55, 56, or 58. The UAE has only two mobile carriers, Etisalat (e&) and du.
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Did You Get a Call from +971? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +971 followed by more digits is originating from United Arab Emirates. The caller is dialing you from a United Arab Emirates-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a United Arab Emirates carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +971:
- -Family or friends in United Arab Emirates calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at United Arab Emirates-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a United Arab Emirates call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +971 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
To return a call to a +971 number from the US, use Kinvo's United Arab Emirates dialing guide — calls cost from $0.68/min with no app to download.
United Arab Emirates Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Domestic vs International
Drop 0 and prepend +971.
Major City Area Codes in United Arab Emirates
Area codes for the largest cities in United Arab Emirates. When dialing from abroad, prepend +971 and drop the leading 0.
| City / Region | Area Code | Domestic Form | From Abroad |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 4 | 04 | +971 4 |
| Abu Dhabi | 2 | 02 | +971 2 |
| Sharjah | 6 | 06 | +971 6 |
| Ajman | 6 | 06 | +971 6 |
| Ras Al Khaimah | 7 | 07 | +971 7 |
| Fujairah | 9 | 09 | +971 9 |
Mobile Networks in United Arab Emirates
- 50
- 54, 55, 56, 58 (mobile numbers are +971 5X XXX XXXX)
- Etisalat (e&)
- du
United Arab Emirates Telephone System Facts
Calling United Arab Emirates Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to United Arab Emirates come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the leading 0: domestically, United Arab Emirates numbers are written with 0 at the front (e.g. 0501234567), but that 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and must be removed when calling from outside United Arab Emirates. Dial +971 followed directly by the local number without the 0.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — United Arab Emirates area codes are not uniform length (Dubai 4, Abu Dhabi 2, Sharjah 6), so confirm the city before dialing. The third is dialing during off-hours — United Arab Emirates uses Arabic business hours and consumer phones are usually answered between 8 AM and 9 PM local time. The fourth and most expensive mistake is assuming your US carrier's WiFi calling feature makes the call cheap. It does not — see WiFi calling vs VoIP for international calls for why.
For scam-call awareness: +971 is the legitimate United Arab Emirates country code, and most unsolicited calls from +971 numbers are legitimate calls from United Arab Emirates-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +971 number claims to be from a US government agency, your bank, or the IRS, hang up and call the agency back on its published number. Real authorities never demand payment over the phone.
When you are ready to place a call, the cheapest reliable route is to dial +971 from your browser using Kinvo — no app, no carrier add-on, and the per-minute rate is shown before you connect so there are no bill surprises. The browser approach also works from any laptop, tablet, or phone you happen to have access to, which matters when you're traveling, using a work device, or borrowing someone else's computer.
Calling United Arab Emirates from Your Browser
To place a call to United Arab Emirates, dial +971 followed by the local number in the Kinvo browser dialer. Pay-as-you-go, no app required.
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Frequently Asked Questions: United Arab Emirates Country Code
Which country is country code 971?
Country code 971 belongs to United Arab Emirates. The full international dialing code is +971, also written as 00971 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 971 from the US and Canada, or +971 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for United Arab Emirates?
+971 is the international dialing code for United Arab Emirates, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is AE. Equivalent forms — 00971, 011 971, +971, and 971 — all refer to the same United Arab Emirates country code.
Is 971 a US area code?
No. 971 is the international country code for United Arab Emirates, not a US area code. US area codes are also 3 digits but they are domestic North American Numbering Plan codes — to reach United Arab Emirates from the US, dial +971 or 011 971 followed by the local number.
What are the main area codes in United Arab Emirates?
The largest cities in United Arab Emirates use these area codes: Dubai (4), Abu Dhabi (2), Sharjah (6), Ajman (6). When calling from abroad, prepend +971.
Who are the main mobile carriers in United Arab Emirates?
The major mobile operators in United Arab Emirates are Etisalat (e&), du. Kinvo routes calls to every United Arab Emirates mobile carrier at the same per-minute rate — no hidden surcharges for premium networks.
Do I drop the 0 when calling United Arab Emirates from abroad?
Yes. United Arab Emirates uses 0 as its domestic trunk prefix. When dialing from another country, remove it and replace with +971. The trunk prefix is only needed for long-distance calls within United Arab Emirates.
What is the emergency number in United Arab Emirates?
The emergency services number in United Arab Emirates is 999 (police) / 998 (ambulance) / 997 (fire). Emergency numbers cannot be dialed via Kinvo or any VoIP service — use a mobile network or landline for life-threatening emergencies.
Can I call United Arab Emirates from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo connects calls to United Arab Emirates via WebRTC directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app download. Sign up, add credits from $5, and dial +971 followed by the local number.