- From abroad: dial +971 (or your country's exit code, e.g. 00 from Europe, 011 from North America), then the national number without the leading 0. Example: +971 50 123 4567
- Within United Arab Emirates: dial the number as written domestically, including the trunk prefix 0. Example: 050 123 4567
- Calling abroad from United Arab Emirates: the international prefix is 00, or simply use + on mobiles.
- Storing numbers in software: always store E.164 (+971501234567): unambiguous, sortable, and what SMS and telephony APIs expect.
Country code +971 · AE
United Arab Emirates phone number format
Every number type in United Arab Emirates with real format examples: how numbers are written domestically, how to dial them from abroad, and the E.164 form your systems should store.
Country code
+971
Trunk prefix
0
Intl. call prefix
00
Mobile digits
9
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 | 02 234 5678 | +971 2 234 5678 | +97122345678 | 8 |
| Mobile | 050 123 4567 | +971 50 123 4567 | +971501234567 | 9 |
| Toll-free | 0 800 123456 | +971 800 123456 | +971800123456 | [5-12] |
| Premium rate | 0 900 2 34567 | +971 900 2 34567 | +971900234567 | 9 |
| Shared cost | 0 700 0 12345 | +971 700 0 12345 | +971700012345 | 9 |
How to call United Arab Emirates
Exact dial sequence from your country
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the phone number format in United Arab Emirates?
Numbers in United Arab Emirates use country code +971. A mobile number looks like 050 123 4567 domestically, or +971 50 123 4567 in international format (E.164: +971501234567). Mobile numbers have 9 national digits.
How do I call United Arab Emirates from abroad?
Dial your country's international prefix (or +), then 971, then the national number without the leading 0. Example: +971 50 123 4567.
What is the country calling code for United Arab Emirates?
The country calling code for United Arab Emirates is +971. To call abroad from United Arab Emirates, the international prefix is 00 (or use +).
Format data: Google libphonenumber project metadata (Apache 2.0), refreshed monthly. Details on About & Data Sources.