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Malta country code +356 — call Malta & get a number.
Malta's country code is +356, and its numbering plan is one of the simplest in Europe: **8 digits, no area codes, no trunk 0**. Just dial +356 and the full 8-digit number. The first two digits tell you the line type — 2X for landlines, 7X or 9X for mobiles. Bonus: English is an official language, so business calls into Valletta and Sliema are straightforward without a translator.
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Malta at a glance
The numbers and facts you need before you dial.
What is the country code for Malta?
The country code for Malta is +356. You dial it immediately after your international exit code (or the + sign on a mobile) and before the subscriber's number.
Maltese numbers are 8 digits long, with no area codes and no trunk 0. Unlike countries where you drop a leading zero for domestic calls, Malta has nothing to drop. You simply dial the full 8-digit number straight after +356. That's the single most important thing to remember about calling Malta — there's no city prefix to add and no zero to remove.
So the complete international pattern is always +356 XXXX XXXX — eight digits, every time. The first two digits alone tell you the line type: 2X for landlines (fixed lines anywhere in Malta or Gozo), 7X or 9X for mobiles. The leading digits act as a service prefix rather than a geographic one — there's no area-code layer to worry about.
All four mean the same thing — they connect your call to Malta.
How to call Malta from anywhere
The pattern is always: exit code → 356 → 8-digit number. Only the exit code changes depending on where you're calling from. From the US or Canada: 011 356 2122 1234. From the UK/EU: 00 356 2122 1234. From any mobile: +356 2122 1234. On any mobile, use the + symbol (press and hold 0 on most keypads) instead of memorizing exit codes — it works from every network worldwide.
Full example: +356 XXX XXXX — drop the local leading 0 when calling from abroad.
Malta phone number format explained
Every Maltese number is exactly 8 digits, and the first two digits tell you the line type. Mobiles start with 7 or 9 (typically 79, 99, 98, 77) — pattern 7X XX XXXX or 9X XX XXXX. Landlines (fixed) start with 2 (typically 21, 27) — pattern 2X XX XXXX. Because there are no area codes, the leading digits act as a service prefix rather than a geographic one. A number beginning with 2 is a fixed line anywhere in Malta or Gozo; a number beginning with 7 or 9 is a mobile.
Landline
Landlines begin with 2 (typically 21 or 27) and are 8 digits total. There's no geographic sub-prefix — the same 2X format works whether the phone is in Valletta, Sliema, Mdina, or on Gozo.
Mobile
Mobiles begin with 7 or 9 (typically 79, 99, 98, 77) and are 8 digits total. GO, Epic, and Melita all share the 7X and 9X ranges. Full mobile portability means the prefix indicates the original allocation but not necessarily the current carrier.
Malta mobile network prefixes
The prefix after +356 tells you which network issued the SIM — though number portability means it no longer guarantees the operator.
GO Malta
the incumbent (formerly Maltacom); broad landline + mobile coverage across Malta and Gozo.
Epic (formerly Vodafone Malta)
rebranded to Epic after Monaco Telecom's 2020 acquisition; strong urban and enterprise coverage.
Melita
cable-turned-mobile challenger, competitive on bundled plans.
Malta time zone
Malta observes Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. In 2026, DST runs from 29 March to 25 October, matching the EU-wide schedule (clocks forward on the last Sunday of March, back on the last Sunday of October). During DST, when it's 9:00 AM in New York (EDT), it's 3:00 PM in Malta — a 6-hour difference. When it's 9:00 AM in London (BST), it's 10:00 AM in Malta — a 1-hour difference. Aim to call Maltese businesses between roughly 9:00 and 17:00 local time on weekdays.
From the US East Coast, dial 3:00–5:00 AM ET to reach Malta 9:00–11:00 AM (summer). From the UK, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM UK time works comfortably (Malta is 1 hour ahead year-round). Tuesdays–Thursdays are the safest window for high-stakes business calls, especially into the iGaming and fintech sectors.
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Common mistakes when calling Malta
Almost every failed international call is a formatting issue, not a network issue.
Adding an area code that doesn't exist
Malta has none — don't insert a city prefix between +356 and the subscriber number. The whole country + Gozo share one flat 8-digit numbering pool.
Adding a trunk 0
There is no leading zero to include or remove. Dial the 8 digits as-is after +356 — no domestic trunk digit.
Dropping or padding a digit
All valid Maltese numbers are exactly 8 digits. Seven or nine digits means something is wrong — dial exactly what's published.
Forgetting the exit code on a landline
From a fixed line you still need 011 (US/Canada) or 00 (UK/EU) before 356. On any mobile, just press + and skip both.
Confusing +356 with +357 (Cyprus)
The two Mediterranean island EU members have sequential country codes that are frequently transposed — always double-check before initiating an outbound campaign or setting a routing rule.
Tips to reduce the cost of calling Malta
Use SIP/VoIP instead of legacy international rates
Malta is a fully-liberalised EU telecom market — VoIP quality is excellent end-to-end and dramatically cheaper than per-minute international.
Call landlines (2X) rather than mobiles (7X/9X) where possible
International mobile-termination rates in Malta run higher than landline; if the number type is your choice, 2X is the cheaper answer.
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Mind CET/CEST when scheduling
Malta is one hour ahead of London year-round and shares a clock with Rome, Berlin, and Frankfurt — schedule around the shared EU business day.
Why businesses get a Malta virtual number
Malta punches above its size as a business hub. As an EU member state with English as an official language, it's a natural base for companies serving European customers — and a recognized centre for iGaming and fintech, with the MGA (Malta Gaming Authority) and MFSA (Malta Financial Services Authority) frameworks attracting regulated operators that need EU passporting. A local +356 number gives your business a trusted in-market caller ID that Maltese customers recognize and answer, a way to serve EU clients without asking them to dial international, and a professional presence in a jurisdiction known for gaming and financial services — without opening a physical office. The compact geography also means one Malta number effectively covers the whole country plus Gozo, so you don't fragment your presence across regions.
Anchor an EU iGaming and fintech presence
The MGA and MFSA frameworks make Malta a magnet for regulated gaming and financial-services operators — a local +356 number reads as credible to counterparts, regulators, and buyers.
English-language business without a translator
English is co-official with Maltese — one of the easiest EU markets to reach directly for English-speaking teams.
Higher answer rates than international IDs
Maltese customers reliably screen unknown international caller IDs — a local +356 lands as familiar.
Cheaper inbound for your Maltese customers
Local rates for the caller instead of international surcharges — removes real friction on the customer side.
One number covers Malta + Gozo
The flat national plan means a single +356 number reaches the whole archipelago — no per-island fragmentation.
GDPR-native by default
Malta is an EU/eurozone member with MFSA data-processing rules in the finance vertical — a +356 number sits inside a well-understood compliance regime.
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Malta +356 — FAQ
What is the country code for Malta?expand_more
The country code for Malta is +356. Dial it after your exit code (or the + on a mobile), then the 8-digit number.
How many digits is a Malta phone number?expand_more
Exactly 8 digits, with no area code and no trunk zero.
Does Malta use area codes?expand_more
No. Malta has no area codes. You dial the same 8-digit number nationwide after +356 — whether the phone is in Valletta, Sliema, Mdina, or Victoria on Gozo.
How do I call Malta from the US?expand_more
Dial 011 + 356 + the 8-digit number, for example 011 356 2122 1234.
How do I call Malta from the UK?expand_more
Dial 00 + 356 + the 8-digit number, for example 00 356 2122 1234.
How do I know if a Malta number is a mobile?expand_more
Mobiles start with 7 or 9 (7X / 9X). Landlines start with 2 (2X). The leading digit alone tells you the line type — there's no separate area-code layer.
What is the emergency number in Malta?expand_more
112, the EU-wide emergency number, reaches police, ambulance, and fire. Free from any phone including mobiles without credit.
Is English spoken in Malta?expand_more
Yes — English is an official language of Malta alongside Maltese. Service staff, businesses, and public services all operate comfortably in English, which makes Malta one of the easier EU markets to reach directly by phone without a translator.
Who are Malta's main mobile operators?expand_more
GO (the incumbent), Epic (rebranded from Vodafone Malta after Monaco Telecom's 2020 acquisition), and Melita. All three share the 7X / 9X mobile ranges, and full mobile portability means the prefix doesn't reliably indicate the current carrier.
What time zone is Malta in?expand_more
Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. In 2026, DST runs 29 March to 25 October — the same EU-wide schedule as Italy, Germany, and Spain.
Can I get a local Malta virtual number?expand_more
Yes. MCM provisions +356 virtual numbers with cloud routing to any device or team worldwide. No Malta address or entity required.
Why is Malta a popular business jurisdiction?expand_more
Malta is a full EU member state with English as an official language, and it's a recognized centre for iGaming and fintech — the MFSA and MGA regulatory frameworks attract regulated financial and gaming businesses that need EU passporting. A local +356 number is a credibility signal for any of those verticals.