--- title: "+356 Country Code: Malta Dialing Code & Format" description: "+356 is the country code of Malta. To call, dial +356 then the number. Examples, number length and time zones." url: https://ailocator.app/country-codes/malta lang: en dateModified: "2026-10-18" --- Country calling code # +356 Malta country code Malta’s international calling code is **+356**. To call a Malta number from another country, dial your exit code, then 356, then the local number. Calling code +356 ISO 3166 code MT · 470 Exit code (calling out) 00 Trunk prefix (domestic) None Number length 8 digits Time zones Malta Local time — Number formats and examples are generated from [libphonenumber-js numbering-plan metadata](https://github.com/catamphetamine/libphonenumber-js). They describe numbering rules, not a verified active subscriber or a phone’s current location. For an individual number, try the [free format lookup](https://ailocator.app/phone-number-lookup). ## How to call Malta | Calling from | Dial | | --- | --- | | A mobile phone, anywhere | `+356 9696 1234` | | United States & Canada | `011 356 9696 1234` | | UK, Europe & most countries | `00 356 9696 1234` | | Australia | `0011 356 9696 1234` | | Inside Malta | `9696 1234` | Malta does not use a trunk prefix, so the number you dial at home is the same one you dial after +356. ## Malta phone number format A sample mobile number in Malta is written **+356 9696 1234** internationally, **9696 1234** locally, and **+35696961234** in the E.164 format that apps and websites store. Numbers are 8 digits long after the country code. Not sure where a number is from? Paste it into our free [phone number lookup](https://ailocator.app/phone-number-lookup) to see the country, line type and correct format. ## Calling abroad from Malta To call another country from a Malta 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 +356? If you don’t know anyone in Malta, 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. AI Family Locator ## Request location sharing for a +356 number Enter the Malta number to prepare a request. The owner must install the iPhone app and approve sharing before a live GPS location appears. [Locate the number](https://ailocator.app/start) ## Frequently asked questions ### Which country uses the +356 code? +356 is the international calling code of Malta (MT). No other country uses it. ### How do I call Malta from the United States? Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 356, then the local number without any prefix. From a mobile phone you can simply type +356 9696 1234. ### How many digits are in a Malta phone number? National numbers in Malta are 8 digits long after the +356 country code. A typical mobile number looks like +356 9696 1234. ### Can I find the location of a +356 number? Not from the number alone. Enter the number in [AI Family Locator](https://ailocator.app/start) 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. ## Nearby calling codes - [ Albania +355](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/albania) - [ Cyprus +357](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/cyprus) - [ Åland Islands +358](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/aland-islands) - [ Finland +358](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/finland) - [ Iceland +354](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/iceland) - [ Bulgaria +359](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/bulgaria) - [ Ireland +353](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/ireland) - [ Luxembourg +352](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/luxembourg) [All country calling codes →](https://ailocator.app/country-codes) Source: [Original page](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/malta) · Last updated: 2026-10-18