Every number type in Malta with real format examples: how numbers are written domestically, how to dial them from abroad, and the E.164 form your systems should store.
Right now in Malta
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Country code
+356
Trunk prefix
none
Intl. call prefix
00
Mobile digits
8
Number formats by type
Examples from the official numbering plan metadata. The E.164 column is the normalized form for databases and APIs.
Type
Domestic (national)
From abroad
E.164
Digits
Landline
2100 1234
+356 2100 1234
+35621001234
8
Mobile
9696 1234
+356 9696 1234
+35696961234
8
Toll-free
8007 1234
+356 8007 1234
+35680071234
8
Premium rate
5003 7123
+356 5003 7123
+35650037123
8
VoIP
3550 1234
+356 3550 1234
+35635501234
8
How to call Malta
From abroad: dial +356 (or your country's exit code, e.g. 00 from Europe, 011 from North America), then the national number. Example: +356 9696 1234
Within Malta: dial the number as written domestically. Example: 9696 1234
Calling abroad from Malta: the international prefix is 00, or simply use + on mobiles.
Storing numbers in software: always store E.164 (+35696961234): unambiguous, sortable, and what SMS and telephony APIs expect.
Exact dial sequence from your country
Pick where you are calling from and get the digit-for-digit sequence for a Malta number, with your country's exit code instead of the generic +.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the phone number format in Malta?
Numbers in Malta use country code +356. A mobile number looks like 9696 1234 domestically, or +356 9696 1234 in international format (E.164: +35696961234). Mobile numbers have 8 national digits.
How do I call Malta from abroad?
Dial your country's international prefix (or +), then 356, then the national number. Example: +356 9696 1234.
What is the country calling code for Malta?
The country calling code for Malta is +356. To call abroad from Malta, the international prefix is 00 (or use +).
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