Country code guide

Malta phone number format and 356 country code

Use the 356 country code, written as +356, when calling Malta from another country. This may also be called the country calling code, dial code, phone prefix, or international prefix. Check the number format, confirm whether the destination is mobile or landline, then review the Voipfibre rate before placing the call.

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International format

+356 + 8-digit national number

+356Country calling code
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Mobile example+356 9912 3456
Landline example+356 2123 4567
Dialing format

How to dial Malta

Start with +356, add the correct area or mobile prefix, then enter the local number. Use the format shared by the person or business you are calling when available.

Country code

+356

Use the 356 country code before the Malta number when calling internationally.

Number format

8-digit national number

Malta uses +356 in international format and has no domestic trunk prefix to remove. Dial +356 followed by the full 8-digit Malta number.

Before calling

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Steps

Format the number before checking the rate

These steps work whether you are calling from United Kingdom, Ireland, Italy, Germany or another country.

  • 1

    Start with +356

    Malta uses the 356 country code, written as +356 in plus format. Put it at the beginning of the number when calling internationally.

  • 2

    Add the area or mobile prefix

    Malta uses +356 in international format and has no domestic trunk prefix to remove. Dial +356 followed by the full 8-digit Malta number.

  • 3

    Complete the local number

    Use the remaining local digits in this pattern: 8-digit national number.

  • 4

    Check the rate before calling

    Check Malta mobile and landline rates before calling because destination pricing can vary.

Examples

Mobile and landline examples

Examples are for formatting guidance only. Always confirm the exact number with the person or business you are calling.

Mobile example

+356 9912 3456

Useful when you are calling a Malta mobile number.

Landline example

+356 2123 4567

Useful when you are calling a Malta landline or area-based number.

Number details

What to check before using the 356 country code

Country codes are only one part of an international phone number. Exit codes, area codes, mobile prefixes, and local numbering rules can change how the final number should be dialed.

Exit code or plus format

On a mobile phone, the plus sign usually replaces exit codes such as 00 or 011. From a landline, use the international access code for the country you are calling from, then 356.

Country calling code, dial code, or prefix

People may call 356 the Malta country code, country calling code, phone code, dial code, or international prefix. In each case, use +356 before the rest of the Malta number.

Mobile phone or landline

After +356, the next digits may be an area code, mobile prefix, service prefix, or local number. Check whether you are calling a mobile phone or landline because rates can differ.

Malta country code +356

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No trunk prefix

Malta uses a closed 8-digit numbering plan with no domestic trunk prefix. Do not add or remove a leading 0 after +356; keep the full 8-digit national number.

Malta mobile prefixes

Malta mobile numbers are 8 digits and commonly start with 77, 79, 98, or 99. Keep those prefixes after +356, for example +356 9912 3456.

Malta area-code searches

Malta area-code searches usually need +356 and the full 8-digit number rather than a separate city code. Fixed prefixes such as 21 and 27 are common provider ranges, while 22 is associated with Valletta, Hamrun, and Marsa in older geographic assignments.

Popular calling questions

Common ways people call Malta

Use the country code first, confirm the number type, then check the Voipfibre rate before placing the call.

What country or phone code does Malta use?

Malta uses country code +356. Dial +356 followed by the full 8-digit Malta number; there is no domestic trunk prefix to remove.

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Does Malta have an area code?

Malta uses +356 plus the full 8-digit national number. Area-code searches usually mean the +356 country code and fixed or mobile prefix, not a separate city code.

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How do I format a Malta mobile number?

Use +356 and keep the mobile prefix. Malta mobile numbers commonly start with 77, 79, 98, or 99, such as +356 9912 3456.

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What is the Valletta area code?

Use Malta country code +356 and the full 8-digit number. Some older fixed-line assignments associate 22 with Valletta, Hamrun, and Marsa.

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Calling options

Popular guides for calling Malta

Use the +356 format first, then compare free app calling and regular phone-number calling options from common origin countries.

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Questions

Malta dialing FAQ

Malta uses the 356 country code, written as +356. The international format is +356 + 8-digit national number.
356 is used for Malta. When you save or dial the number internationally, write it with the plus sign as +356, then add the area or mobile prefix and local number.
Yes. 356 is the country calling code, phone prefix, or international dial code for Malta. On a mobile phone, write it as +356 before the area or mobile prefix and local number.
Dial +356, then add the area or mobile prefix and the local number. For example, a mobile number may look like +356 9912 3456.
Malta uses +356 in international format and has no domestic trunk prefix to remove. Dial +356 followed by the full 8-digit Malta number.
Not always. International rates can vary by mobile, landline, and special-service numbers. Check the live Voipfibre rate before calling.
Yes. Check the live Malta rate, add wallet credit, and call from the Voipfibre app, browser dialer, SIP, or access-number option where available.