Macau · +853 · Asia

How to Call Macau (+853) from Abroad

Your complete guide to dialling Macau from — to anywhere in the world — verified +853 country code, Asia/Macau time zone, Asia region, ISO references, live local time and weather, plus a step-by-step walkthrough.

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Time zone

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Macau

+853

Capital

—

Region

Asia

Time zone

Asia/Macau

Coordinates

22.2° N, 113.5° E

ISO 3166-1

MO / MAC

Dial format

+853 [area] [number]

Current time in —

—:—

Best time to call: 09:00 – 17:00 Macau

Dialing guide

How to call Macau

A complete international number is built from four parts. Here's the anatomy and the dialling order.

Number anatomy

Exit prefix+

Country code853

Area / mobileXX

Subscriber numberXXX XXX

Final dialled number+853 XX XXX XXX

Valid E.164

Format follows ITU-T Recommendation E.164 the international public telecommunication numbering plan.

01Step 1 of 4

Start with the exit prefix

Press + on a mobile (hold the 0 key), or dial 00 from most countries / 011 from North America.

02Step 2 of 4

Add the Macau code

Dial +853. This identifies Macau on the global telephone network.

03Step 3 of 4

Enter the area or mobile prefix

Type the first part of the local number. Drop the leading 0 if there is one.

04Step 4 of 4

Finish with the subscriber number

The remaining digits route the call to the specific line in — or elsewhere.

Macau country code +853 for WhatsApp

To call Macau on WhatsApp, save the number with +853 and no exit prefix — WhatsApp dials from your contacts, not a dial pad. Voice and video calls are free over data.

Save as +853 XX XXX XXX — use + not 00853Drop any leading 0 from the local numberOpen WhatsApp > New Chat > find contact > tap callFree over Wi-Fi or mobile data

Need an inbound Macau number?

TKOS provisions +853 DIDs and termination through direct carrier interconnects.

Talk to wholesale See Pricing

Call quality

Tips for clear & uninterrupted calls

Whether you're reaching Macau for business or family, three habits keep every conversation crystal clear and a clean route from TKOS handles the rest.

HD audio for Macau calls
— routes support G.722 wideband on East Asian carriers — an HD-compatible headset delivers noticeably clearer voice on these high-traffic transoceanic links.
Connection quality to Macau
— is ~9,742 km away — latency runs 280–310ms. Use wired ethernet to eliminate Wi-Fi jitter on this long-haul path.
Best time to call —
Schedule Macau calls during — business hours — 09:00–17:00 Asia/Macau — your contact will be at their desk in a quiet space rather than taking the call on the move.

Country profile

Connecting you to Macau, one journey at a time.

Capital

—

Population

695.2K

Area

33 km²

GDP (USD)

$36.00B

Currency

Macanese Pataca (MOP)

Languages

Cantonese, Portuguese

Emergency number

999 / 110

Internet TLD

.mo

Drive side

Left-hand traffic

Latitude / Longitude

22.20°N / 113.54°E

Time zone

Asia/Macau

ISO 3166 codes

MO · MAC

From South Africa

Calling Macau from South Africa

— connects via Indian Ocean submarine cable (~9,742 km) — TKOS terminates directly in Macau, not via hub routing.

MethodRateQualityContract

TKOS VoIPLowestHD audioNone

SA mobile carrier3–8× higherStandardBundle required

Calling cardVariableCompressedActivation fee

See TKOS international rates

Why TKOS

Why call Macau with TKOS?

Built on top of every Macau (+853) route quality, price, and people you can reach.

Trans-Pacific HD voice to Macau

TKOS routes Macau calls over trans-Pacific fibre, terminating directly at —. Direct interconnects keep jitter under 5ms and MOS scores above 4.3.

Feature 01 / 03

Competitive East Asia rates

East Asian fibre corridors give Macau (—) competitive termination costs — TKOS passes that volume pricing to you. Transparent per-minute rates for Macau (+853), no hidden fees.

Feature 02 / 03

Support aligned to — hours

Your account manager covers Asia/Macau hours for Macau. Phone, email, and live chat — always online for — routes, day or night.

Feature 03 / 03

FAQ

Questions about calling Macau, answered.

Everything a business or traveller needs to know before dialling Macau (+853). Can't find an answer? Our team is one click away.

Q1.What is the country code for Macau?

Macau's international calling code is +853. Dial it immediately after your exit prefix and before the local subscriber number whenever calling from outside Macau.

Q2.What is the best time to call Macau?

Tuesday–Wednesday, 9:30–11:30 AM CST (UTC+8) is the sweet spot. Macau runs on China Standard Time year-round — fixed at UTC+8 with no daylight saving. The gaming and hospitality industry operates 24/7; government offices keep 9 AM–5 PM hours. Avoid Chinese New Year (January/February) and the Macau Grand Prix week in November.

Q3.How do I call a mobile number in Macau?

Macau numbers are 8 digits with no leading zero. Mobiles typically start with 6x. Dial +853 then the full 8-digit number. A typical Macau mobile: +853 6612 3456.

Q4.How do I call Macau from abroad?

Dial your international access prefix (press + on mobile, or dial 00 / 011 from a landline), enter 853, then the local Macau number — dropping any leading 0 from the area or mobile code.

Q5.Can I get a virtual Macau phone number?

Yes — TKOS provisions virtual inbound DIDs for Macau (+853). A virtual number lets your customers in — call a local number while the call routes to you anywhere in the world, with no local SIM or office required.

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Macau · +853 · Asia

How to Call Macau (+853) from Abroad

Get a Demo See Pricing

Live carrier coverage

100+ countries

500+ direct interconnects

Calling

Macau

+853

Live route

—

Weather

HD voice signal

98%

Alpha-2

Alpha-3

MAC

TKOS direct route

🇲🇴

Macau

2 Digit ISO

+853

Country Calling Code

MAC

3 Digit ISO

Capital

—

Time zone

Asia/Macau

Weather · —

Humidity

Wind

Loading map

🇲🇴

Macau

+853

Capital

—

Region

Asia

Time zone

Asia/Macau

Coordinates

22.2° N, 113.5° E

ISO 3166-1

MO / MAC

Dial format

+853 [area] [number]

Current time in —

—:—

Best time to call: 09:00 – 17:00 Macau

Dialing guide

How to call Macau

A complete international number is built from four parts. Here's the anatomy and the dialling order.

Number anatomy

Exit prefix+

Country code853

Area / mobileXX

Subscriber numberXXX XXX

Final dialled number+853 XX XXX XXX

Valid E.164

Format follows ITU-T Recommendation E.164 the international public telecommunication numbering plan.

01Step 1 of 4

Start with the exit prefix

Press + on a mobile (hold the 0 key), or dial 00 from most countries / 011 from North America.

02Step 2 of 4

Add the Macau code

Dial +853. This identifies Macau on the global telephone network.

03Step 3 of 4

Enter the area or mobile prefix

Type the first part of the local number. Drop the leading 0 if there is one.

04Step 4 of 4

Finish with the subscriber number

The remaining digits route the call to the specific line in — or elsewhere.

Macau country code +853 for WhatsApp

To call Macau on WhatsApp, save the number with +853 and no exit prefix — WhatsApp dials from your contacts, not a dial pad. Voice and video calls are free over data.

Save as +853 XX XXX XXX — use + not 00853Drop any leading 0 from the local numberOpen WhatsApp > New Chat > find contact > tap callFree over Wi-Fi or mobile data

Need an inbound Macau number?

TKOS provisions +853 DIDs and termination through direct carrier interconnects.

Talk to wholesale See Pricing

Call quality

Tips for clear & uninterrupted calls

Whether you're reaching Macau for business or family, three habits keep every conversation crystal clear and a clean route from TKOS handles the rest.

HD audio for Macau calls
— routes support G.722 wideband on East Asian carriers — an HD-compatible headset delivers noticeably clearer voice on these high-traffic transoceanic links.
Connection quality to Macau
— is ~9,742 km away — latency runs 280–310ms. Use wired ethernet to eliminate Wi-Fi jitter on this long-haul path.
Best time to call —
Schedule Macau calls during — business hours — 09:00–17:00 Asia/Macau — your contact will be at their desk in a quiet space rather than taking the call on the move.

Country profile

Connecting you to Macau, one journey at a time.

Capital

—

Population

695.2K

Area

33 km²

GDP (USD)

$36.00B

Currency

Macanese Pataca (MOP)

Languages

Cantonese, Portuguese

Emergency number

999 / 110

Internet TLD

.mo

Drive side

Left-hand traffic

Latitude / Longitude

22.20°N / 113.54°E

Time zone

Asia/Macau

ISO 3166 codes

MO · MAC

From South Africa

Calling Macau from South Africa

— connects via Indian Ocean submarine cable (~9,742 km) — TKOS terminates directly in Macau, not via hub routing.

MethodRateQualityContract

TKOS VoIPLowestHD audioNone

SA mobile carrier3–8× higherStandardBundle required

Calling cardVariableCompressedActivation fee

See TKOS international rates

Why TKOS

Why call Macau with TKOS?

Built on top of every Macau (+853) route quality, price, and people you can reach.

Trans-Pacific HD voice to Macau

TKOS routes Macau calls over trans-Pacific fibre, terminating directly at —. Direct interconnects keep jitter under 5ms and MOS scores above 4.3.

Feature 01 / 03

Competitive East Asia rates

East Asian fibre corridors give Macau (—) competitive termination costs — TKOS passes that volume pricing to you. Transparent per-minute rates for Macau (+853), no hidden fees.

Feature 02 / 03

Support aligned to — hours

Your account manager covers Asia/Macau hours for Macau. Phone, email, and live chat — always online for — routes, day or night.

Feature 03 / 03

FAQ

Questions about calling Macau, answered.

Everything a business or traveller needs to know before dialling Macau (+853). Can't find an answer? Our team is one click away.

Q1.What is the country code for Macau?

Macau's international calling code is +853. Dial it immediately after your exit prefix and before the local subscriber number whenever calling from outside Macau.

Q2.What is the best time to call Macau?

Q3.How do I call a mobile number in Macau?

Macau numbers are 8 digits with no leading zero. Mobiles typically start with 6x. Dial +853 then the full 8-digit number. A typical Macau mobile: +853 6612 3456.

Q4.How do I call Macau from abroad?

Dial your international access prefix (press + on mobile, or dial 00 / 011 from a landline), enter 853, then the local Macau number — dropping any leading 0 from the area or mobile code.

Q5.Can I get a virtual Macau phone number?

Global directory

List of Country Codes

Find international dialing codes for every country. Click any country to get the full calling guide & tips.

All countries AZ

Get a Demo

Start calling Macau on the same carrier-grade network.

The route you pilot today is the route that carries your millionth minute to Macau (+853). No migration. No replatforming. No renegotiation.

Get a Demo See Pricing

Free trialNo card requiredPort numbers freeMonth-to-month billing

How to Call Macau (+853) from Abroad

How to call Macau

Start with the exit prefix

Add the Macau code

Enter the area or mobile prefix

Finish with the subscriber number

Macau country code +853 for WhatsApp

Tips for clear & uninterrupted calls

HD audio for Macau calls

Connection quality to Macau

Best time to call —

Connecting you to Macau, one journey at a time.

Calling Macau from South Africa

Why call Macau with TKOS?

Trans-Pacific HD voice to Macau

Competitive East Asia rates

Support aligned to — hours

Questions about calling Macau, answered.

List of Country Codes

Start calling Macau on the same carrier-grade network.

How to Call Macau (+853) from Abroad

How to call Macau

Start with the exit prefix

Add the Macau code

Enter the area or mobile prefix

Finish with the subscriber number

Macau country code +853 for WhatsApp

Tips for clear & uninterrupted calls

HD audio for Macau calls

Connection quality to Macau

Best time to call —

Connecting you to Macau, one journey at a time.

Calling Macau from South Africa

Why call Macau with TKOS?

Trans-Pacific HD voice to Macau

Competitive East Asia rates

Support aligned to — hours

Questions about calling Macau, answered.

List of Country Codes

Start calling Macau on the same carrier-grade network.