Malaysia Country Code: +60
The international calling code for Malaysia is +60. You need this code to dial any phone number in Malaysia 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 Malaysia, including the correct number format, trunk prefix, and worked examples.
How to Call Malaysia from Abroad
Follow these steps to dial a phone number in Malaysia 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 Malaysia's country code: 60
After the + or exit code, enter 60. This routes your call to Malaysia's telephone network.
- 3Drop the trunk prefix (0) from the local number
When a Malaysia number starts with 0 domestically, remove it when dialing internationally. The trunk prefix is only used for calls within Malaysia itself.
- 4Dial the remaining local number
Enter the area code (if applicable) and the subscriber number. The complete international number should look like this: +60 12 345 6789
Malaysia Phone Number Format
Landline Numbers
Landline numbers in Malaysia 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 +60.
Mobile Numbers
Mobile phone numbers in Malaysia typically begin with 1 (after the country code). When calling a Malaysia mobile from abroad, remember to drop the leading 0 before the mobile prefix.
International Format Example
Dialing Example: Calling Malaysia
Suppose you want to call a Malaysia number that is written domestically with the trunk prefix 0. Here is how to convert it to the international format:
Malaysia Calling Rates on Kinvo
Kinvo offers affordable international calling rates to Malaysia. Calls are made directly from your browser with HD voice quality. No app download required.
View Malaysia calling ratesCall Malaysia from Your Browser
With Kinvo, you can call landlines and mobiles in Malaysia 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 +60 followed by the local number.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Malaysia Country Code
What is the country code for Malaysia?
The international dialing code for Malaysia is +60. This code must be dialed before the local phone number when calling Malaysia from any other country. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Malaysia is MY.
How do I call Malaysia from the United States?
From the US, dial 011 (the US exit code) followed by 60 (the Malaysia country code) and then the local number without the leading 0. Alternatively, dial +60 from a mobile phone. For example: +60 12 345 6789.
Do I need to drop the 0 when calling Malaysia internationally?
Yes. When calling Malaysia from abroad, you must remove the leading 0 (trunk prefix) from the beginning of the number and replace it with the country code +60. This trunk prefix is only used for domestic long-distance calls within Malaysia.
What do Malaysia mobile numbers start with?
Mobile phone numbers in Malaysia typically start with 1 after the country code +60. When dialing from abroad, the full mobile number would begin with +60 1...
Can I call Malaysia from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo allows you to call any phone number in Malaysia 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 +60 followed by the local number. Calls include HD voice quality and end-to-end encryption.
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