971 country code for UAE and Dubai phone numbers
Use the 971 country code, written as +971, when calling UAE or Dubai numbers from another country. Drop the domestic leading 0 from UAE mobile and landline prefixes, check the number type, and follow local regulatory authority guidance for internet-based calling.
Use Voipfibre after checking the number format
+971 + area or mobile prefix without leading 0 + local number
How to dial United Arab Emirates
Start with +971, 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
+971
Use the 971 country code before the United Arab Emirates number when calling internationally.
Number format
Domestic 0 + area or mobile prefix + local number
UAE numbers usually drop the leading domestic 0 after +971 in international format. Dubai 04 becomes +971 4, Abu Dhabi 02 becomes +971 2, and mobile 050 becomes +971 50.
Before calling
Check the UAE mobile or landline rate first and use Voipfibre where permitted for the call you are making.
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These steps work whether you are calling from India, United Kingdom, Pakistan, Canada, United States or another country.
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Start with +971
United Arab Emirates uses the 971 country code, written as +971 in plus format. Put it at the beginning of the number when calling internationally.
- 2
Add the area or mobile prefix
UAE numbers usually drop the leading domestic 0 after +971 in international format. Dubai 04 becomes +971 4, Abu Dhabi 02 becomes +971 2, and mobile 050 becomes +971 50.
- 3
Complete the local number
Use the remaining local digits in this pattern: Domestic 0 + area or mobile prefix + local number.
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Check the rate before calling
Check the UAE mobile or landline rate first and use Voipfibre where permitted for the call you are making.
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
+971 50 123 4567
Useful when you are calling a United Arab Emirates mobile number.
Landline example
+971 4 123 4567
Useful when you are calling a United Arab Emirates landline or area-based number.
What to check before using the 971 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 971.
Country calling code, dial code, or prefix
People may call 971 the United Arab Emirates country code, country calling code, phone code, dial code, or international prefix. In each case, use +971 before the rest of the United Arab Emirates number.
Mobile phone or landline
After +971, 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.
UAE country code +971
The UAE uses +971 as its country, calling, dialing, and phone code. Searches for 971 country code and numbers that start with +971 in international format usually point to the UAE.
Dubai code number and UAE area codes
For Dubai landlines, use +971 4. Abu Dhabi is +971 2, Al Ain is +971 3, Sharjah and Ajman are +971 6, Ras Al Khaimah is +971 7, and Fujairah is +971 9.
UAE mobile number prefixes
UAE mobile numbers often appear domestically with prefixes such as 050, 052, 054, 055, 056, or 058. In international format, drop the domestic 0 and write them as +971 50, +971 52, +971 54, +971 55, +971 56, or +971 58.
Calling from UAE or Dubai
When calling out of the UAE or Dubai, start with the destination country code: +91 for India, +63 for the Philippines, +44 for the UK, or +1 for the USA and Canada.
Local calling rules
Internet-based calling rules can vary in the UAE. Check current local guidance from the relevant regulatory authority before relying on app calling.
Common ways people call United Arab Emirates
Use the country code first, confirm the number type, then check the Voipfibre rate before placing the call.
What country, phone, or calling code does UAE use?
UAE uses country code +971. Dial +971 followed by the UAE area code, mobile prefix, or local number without the domestic leading 0.
Open UAE guideWhat is the Dubai code number?
Dubai uses UAE country code +971 and Dubai area code 4. A Dubai landline written domestically with 04 becomes +971 4 in international format.
Open Dubai code guideHow do I call UAE or Dubai from India?
Use +971, then the Dubai area code, UAE area code, mobile prefix, or local number without the domestic leading 0. Check the UAE rate first and use Voipfibre only where internet calling is permitted.
Open UAE calling guideHow do I call Dubai or UAE from Pakistan, Canada, or the UK?
Use UAE country code +971, drop the domestic leading 0 from the UAE number, then add the area or mobile prefix and local digits. Check the UAE destination rate before calling.
Open UAE guideHow do I call India from UAE or Dubai?
Use India country code +91, then the Indian mobile number or landline STD code and subscriber number. Check the India rate first and follow the local rules that apply to internet calling.
Open India calling guideHow do I call the Philippines from UAE or Dubai?
Use Philippines country code +63, then the Philippine mobile prefix or landline area code without the domestic leading 0, followed by the subscriber number.
Open Philippines guideHow do I call the UK or USA from Dubai?
Use +44 for the UK or +1 for the USA, then add the destination area or mobile prefix and local number. Confirm the destination rate before placing the call.
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