Country calling code
+853 Macao SAR China country code
Macao SAR China’s international calling code is +853. To call a Macao SAR China number from another country, dial your exit code, then 853, then the local number.
- Calling code
- +853
- ISO 3166 code
- MO · 446
- Exit code (calling out)
- 00
- Trunk prefix (domestic)
- None
- Number length
- 7–8 digits
- Time zones
- Macau
- Local time
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Number formats and examples are generated from libphonenumber-js numbering-plan metadata. They describe numbering rules, not a verified active subscriber or a phone’s current location. For an individual number, try the free format lookup.
How to call Macao SAR China
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| A mobile phone, anywhere | +853 6612 3456 |
| United States & Canada | 011 853 6612 3456 |
| UK, Europe & most countries | 00 853 6612 3456 |
| Australia | 0011 853 6612 3456 |
| Inside Macao SAR China | 6612 3456 |
Macao SAR China does not use a trunk prefix, so the number you dial at home is the same one you dial after +853.
Macao SAR China phone number format
A sample mobile number in Macao SAR China is written +853 6612 3456 internationally, 6612 3456 locally, and +85366123456 in the E.164 format that apps and websites store. Numbers are 7–8 digits long after the country code.
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Calling abroad from Macao SAR China
To call another country from a Macao SAR China landline, start with the exit code 00, then the destination country code. On a mobile phone, holding 0 to type + works everywhere and replaces the exit code.
Missed call from +853?
If you don’t know anyone in Macao SAR China, be careful with short missed calls from international numbers. “One-ring” scams hope you call back a premium-rate line. Don’t return the call, don’t share codes sent by SMS, and block the number if it keeps calling. A genuine contact will usually leave a message or text.
Frequently asked questions
Which country uses the +853 code?
+853 is the international calling code of Macao SAR China (MO). No other country uses it.
How do I call Macao SAR China from the United States?
Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 853, then the local number without any prefix. From a mobile phone you can simply type +853 6612 3456.
How many digits are in a Macao SAR China phone number?
National numbers in Macao SAR China are 7–8 digits long after the +853 country code. A typical mobile number looks like +853 6612 3456.
Can I find the location of a +853 number?
Not from the number alone. Enter the number in AI Family Locator and send a location request. Live GPS location appears only after the owner installs the app and approves sharing. A number lookup shows only numbering details, not a current location.