356 Country Code: Malta (+356)
Country code 356 (+356) belongs to Malta. Malta uses the international dialing code +356, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is MT.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +356 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 00356 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 356 (from the US and Canada), 0011 356 (from Australia), or the bare 356. All refer to the same Malta country code. Note: 356 is not a US area code — US area codes are also 3 digits but +356 is the international dialing code for Malta, not a domestic US destination.
Below you will find the number format, trunk prefix, major city area codes, and dialing facts specific to Malta (+356).
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Did You Get a Call from +356? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +356 followed by more digits is originating from Malta. The caller is dialing you from a Malta-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a Malta carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +356:
- -Family or friends in Malta calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at Malta-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a Malta call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +356 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
Malta Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Malta does not use a trunk prefix, so domestic and international formats are effectively the same — just prepend +356.
Calling Malta Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to Malta come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the country code itself: Malta uses +356 with no trunk prefix to remove, so you dial it as-is. The most frequent error is adding a leading 0 by habit — there is none in the Malta number plan.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — Malta numbers may have variable formatting depending on the carrier and city, so confirm the area code with the recipient before dialing. The third is dialing during off-hours — Malta uses local 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: +356 is the legitimate Malta country code, and most unsolicited calls from +356 numbers are legitimate calls from Malta-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +356 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Malta Country Code
Which country is country code 356?
Country code 356 belongs to Malta. The full international dialing code is +356, also written as 00356 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 356 from the US and Canada, or +356 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for Malta?
+356 is the international dialing code for Malta, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is MT. Equivalent forms — 00356, 011 356, +356, and 356 — all refer to the same Malta country code.
Is 356 a US area code?
No. 356 is the international country code for Malta, not a US area code. US area codes are also 3 digits but they are domestic North American Numbering Plan codes — to reach Malta from the US, dial +356 or 011 356 followed by the local number.
Can I call Malta from my browser?
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