TKOS — Tech Knowledge Open Systems
  • Pricing
Log inSign up free
TKOS
  • Pricing
+27 10 070 6007info@tkos.co.za
Log inSign up free
← All country codes
Malta · +356 · Europe

Connect instantly: your guide to Malta(+356) country code.

Your complete guide to dialling Malta from Valletta to anywhere in the world — verified +356 country code, Europe/Malta time zone, Europe region, ISO references, live local time and weather, plus a step-by-step walkthrough.

Get A Free Trial→See Pricing
Live carrier coverage
100+ countries
500+ direct interconnects

Calling

🇲🇹

Malta

+356

Live route

Valletta

Weather

HD voice signal

98%

Alpha-2

MT

Alpha-3

MLT

TKOS direct route
🇲🇹

Malta

MT

2 Digit ISO

+356

Country Calling Code

MLT

3 Digit ISO

Capital

Valletta

Time zone

Europe/Malta

Weather · Valletta

Humidity

Wind

Loading map
🇲🇹

Malta

+356

Malta country information

Capital

Valletta

Region

Europe

Time zone

Europe/Malta

Coordinates

35.94°, 14.38°

Numbering zone

Zone 3

Code length

3 digits

Calling guide

Best time to call Malta · Europe/Malta

View guide
Ways to dial

Various methods to call Malta

Several routes connect you to Malta (+356) landlines, calling cards and modern VoIP services. Pick the one that fits your call volume and budget.

01

Calling Malta from a landline or mobile

Dial your exit code (00 from most countries, or 011 from North America), enter +356, then the local Malta number — dropping any leading 0. Malta's 3-digit country code puts it in ITU Zone 3 of the global E.164 numbering plan.

See dialing steps→Classic
02

International calling cards for Malta

Malta falls in ITU Zone 3 (Europe). Card rates to Valletta are generally moderate — compare landline vs mobile tariffs before activating. Factor in the Europe/Malta time zone when planning the call.

See dialing steps→Pre-paid
03

VoIP services for contacting Malta

Apps like Skype, WhatsApp and Viber, and business VoIP from TKOS are the cheapest route to Malta (+356) — Europe routes over European and Atlantic fibre links — latency is typically under 100 ms on broadband.

See VoIP pricing→Modern
Cost breakdown

Cost analysis for calling Malta

The cost of calling Malta varies depending on the method and service provider you choose. Compare landline, VoIP and calling-card routes side by side.

VoIP · overview

Cheapest route to Malta — internet-based.

  • VoIP is the lowest-cost way to call Malta (+356) — app-to-app calls over Wi-Fi are often completely free.
  • European and trans-Atlantic fibre keeps Malta (Europe/Malta) latency below 100 ms on broadband — Wi-Fi is sufficient for most calls.
01

Pick a VoIP provider

Choose TKOS for business-grade calls to Malta, or consumer apps like Skype, WhatsApp or Viber for casual chats.

02

Create and verify your account

Sign up with an email or phone number, then verify your identity if required.

03

Add credit (if calling regular phones)

App-to-app calls are usually free; calls to mobile/landline numbers need a small balance or a subscription plan.

04

Dial +356 + the local number

Enter +356 followed by the Malta subscriber number (drop any leading 0).

05

Place the call from any device

VoIP works on phones, laptops, tablets and desk phones wherever you have internet.

06

Monitor call quality

If audio drops, try switching from cellular to Wi-Fi or move closer to your router.

Country profile

Connecting you to Malta, one journey at a time.

Capital

Valletta

Population

531.1K

Area

316 km²

GDP (USD)

$21.00B

Currency

Euro (EUR €)

Languages

Maltese, English

Emergency number

112

Internet TLD

.mt

Drive side

Left-hand traffic

Latitude / Longitude

35.94°N / 14.38°E

Time zone

Europe/Malta

ISO 3166 codes

MT · MLT

Dialing guide

How to call Malta

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

Number anatomy

Exit prefix+
+
Country code356
+
Area / mobileXX
+
Subscriber numberXXX XXX
Final dialled number+356 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 Malta code

Dial +356. This identifies Malta 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 Valletta or elsewhere.

Need an inbound Malta number?

TKOS provisions +356 DIDs and termination through direct carrier interconnects.

Talk to wholesale→See Pricing
Call quality

Tips for clear & uninterrupted calls

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

  • 01

    HD audio for Malta calls

    European routes to Malta support G.722 wideband audio on most carriers — a quality HD headset lets you hear the full difference on these low-latency links.

  • 02

    Connection quality to Malta

    Malta (Europe/Malta) routes stay under 100ms on broadband — Wi-Fi is fine for most calls, but switching to ethernet eliminates the last source of packet loss.

  • 03

    Best time to call Valletta

    Schedule Malta calls during Valletta business hours — 09:00–17:00 Europe/Malta — your contact will be at their desk in a quiet space rather than taking the call on the move.

HD VOICE · CRYSTAL CLEARCALLINGCONNECTEDROUTE · TKOS DIRECTMOS 4.4 / 5.0
Why TKOS

Additional features of calling Malta

Built on top of every Malta (+356) route quality, price, and people you can reach.

Carrier-grade audio to Malta

TKOS terminates Malta calls via EU-peered carrier interconnects. Sub-80ms latency across Europe, G.722 wideband audio on every call.

Feature 01 / 03

EU-aligned Malta rates

EU routing agreements compress Malta termination costs — TKOS passes those savings to you directly. Transparent per-minute rates for Malta (+356), no hidden fees.

Feature 02 / 03

Support aligned to Valletta hours

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

Feature 03 / 03

Provider report

TKOS

Recommended

Overall

A+

Score

9.6/ 10

Coverage

A+

Direct routes to Malta

Reliability

A+

99.99% uptime SLA

Support

A

24/7 live agents

Pricing

A

Transparent per-minute

🇲🇹

Audit scope

Malta +356

Verified
Decision guide

Choosing the right service for calling Malta

When selecting an international calling service for Malta, four factors separate the durable providers from the noise. Look for a proven track record on each.

Coverage

Verify direct EU peering to Malta — not routing +356 traffic through non-Europe hubs.

Reliability

EU carriers publish uptime records — ask for 12 months of SLA compliance on Malta routes before signing.

Customer support

Confirm coverage for Europe/Malta hours — a Valletta route issue at 09:00 needs a human response, not a next-day ticket.

Transparent pricing

EU routing compresses Malta costs — any premium over +356 published carrier rates needs justification.

Number ranges

Maltacity & national codes

Special-rate prefixes and the major city area codes inside Malta (+356).

Malta national codes2 entries

NationalDial codes
Toll Free+356-623
Toll Free - Mobile Enabled+356-627
FAQ

Questions about calling Malta, answered.

Everything a business or traveller needs to know before dialling Malta (+356). Can't find an answer? Our team is one click away.

Q1.What is the country code for Malta?
Malta's international calling code is +356. Dial it immediately after your exit prefix and before the local subscriber number whenever calling from outside Malta.
Q2.Do I need to drop the leading 0 when calling Malta?
Yes. When dialling Malta (+356) from abroad, always drop the leading 0 from the area code or mobile prefix. The full format is: + 356 [area or mobile number without 0] [subscriber digits].
Q3.Can I get a virtual Malta phone number?
Yes — TKOS provisions virtual inbound DIDs for Malta (+356). A virtual number lets your customers in Valletta call a local number while the call routes to you anywhere in the world, with no local SIM or office required.
Q4.How do I dial Malta from the United States?
From the US or Canada dial 011 356, then the local Malta subscriber number. On any US mobile you can also press and hold 0 to enter + and dial +356 directly.
Q5.What ITU zone is Malta in?
Malta (+356) is in ITU Zone 3. The zone is the first digit of the country code and groups Europe destinations together within the global E.164 numbering plan. Zone 3 covers Europe.
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

🇦🇫Afghanistan🇦🇱Albania🇩🇿Algeria🇦🇸American Samoa🇦🇩Andorra🇦🇴Angola🇦🇮Anguilla🇦🇶Antarctica🇦🇬Antigua and Barbuda🇦🇷Argentina🇦🇲Armenia🇦🇼Aruba🇦🇺Australia🇦🇹Austria🇦🇿Azerbaijan🇧🇸Bahamas🇧🇭Bahrain🇧🇩Bangladesh🇧🇧Barbados🇧🇾Belarus🇧🇪Belgium🇧🇿Belize🇧🇯Benin🇧🇲Bermuda🇧🇹Bhutan🇧🇴Bolivia🇧🇦Bosnia and Herzegovina🇧🇼Botswana🇧🇷Brazil🇮🇴British Indian Ocean Territory🇻🇬British Virgin Islands🇧🇳Brunei🇧🇬Bulgaria🇧🇫Burkina Faso🇧🇮Burundi🇰🇭Cambodia🇨🇲Cameroon🇨🇦Canada🇨🇻Cape Verde🇰🇾Cayman Islands🇨🇫Central African Republic🇹🇩Chad🇨🇱Chile🇨🇳China🇨🇽Christmas Island🇨🇨Cocos Islands🇨🇴Colombia🇰🇲Comoros🇨🇰Cook Islands🇨🇷Costa Rica🇭🇷Croatia🇨🇺Cuba🇨🇼Curacao🇨🇾Cyprus🇨🇿Czech Republic🇨🇩Democratic Republic of the Congo🇩🇰Denmark🇩🇯Djibouti🇩🇲Dominica🇩🇴Dominican Republic🇹🇱East Timor🇪🇨Ecuador🇪🇬Egypt🇸🇻El Salvador🇬🇶Equatorial Guinea🇪🇷Eritrea🇪🇪Estonia🇪🇹Ethiopia🇫🇰Falkland Islands🇫🇴Faroe Islands🇫🇯Fiji🇫🇮Finland🇫🇷France🇵🇫French Polynesia🇬🇦Gabon🇬🇲Gambia🇬🇪Georgia🇩🇪Germany🇬🇭Ghana🇬🇮Gibraltar🇬🇷Greece🇬🇱Greenland🇬🇩Grenada🇬🇺Guam🇬🇹Guatemala🇬🇬Guernsey🇬🇳Guinea🇬🇼Guinea-Bissau🇬🇾Guyana🇭🇹Haiti🇭🇳Honduras🇭🇰Hong Kong🇭🇺Hungary🇮🇸Iceland🇮🇳India🇮🇩Indonesia🇮🇷Iran🇮🇶Iraq🇮🇪Ireland🇮🇲Isle of Man🇮🇱Israel🇮🇹Italy🇨🇮Ivory Coast🇯🇲Jamaica🇯🇵Japan🇯🇪Jersey🇯🇴Jordan🇰🇿Kazakhstan🇰🇪Kenya🇰🇮Kiribati🇽🇰Kosovo🇰🇼Kuwait🇰🇬Kyrgyzstan🇱🇦Laos🇱🇻Latvia🇱🇧Lebanon🇱🇸Lesotho🇱🇷Liberia🇱🇾Libya🇱🇮Liechtenstein🇱🇹Lithuania🇱🇺Luxembourg🇲🇴Macau🇲🇰Macedonia🇲🇬Madagascar🇲🇼Malawi🇲🇾Malaysia🇲🇻Maldives🇲🇱Mali🇲🇹Malta🇲🇭Marshall Islands🇲🇷Mauritania🇲🇺Mauritius🇾🇹Mayotte🇲🇽Mexico🇫🇲Micronesia🇲🇩Moldova🇲🇨Monaco🇲🇳Mongolia🇲🇪Montenegro🇲🇸Montserrat🇲🇦Morocco🇲🇿Mozambique🇲🇲Myanmar🇳🇦Namibia🇳🇷Nauru🇳🇵Nepal🇳🇱Netherlands🏳️Netherlands Antilles🇳🇨New Caledonia🇳🇿New Zealand🇳🇮Nicaragua🇳🇪Niger🇳🇬Nigeria🇳🇺Niue🇰🇵North Korea🇲🇵Northern Mariana Islands🇳🇴Norway🇴🇲Oman🇵🇰Pakistan🇵🇼Palau🇵🇸Palestine🇵🇦Panama🇵🇬Papua New Guinea🇵🇾Paraguay🇵🇪Peru🇵🇭Philippines🇵🇳Pitcairn🇵🇱Poland🇵🇹Portugal🇵🇷Puerto Rico🇶🇦Qatar🇨🇬Republic of the Congo🇷🇪Reunion🇷🇴Romania🇷🇺Russia🇷🇼Rwanda🇧🇱Saint Barthelemy🇸🇭Saint Helena🇰🇳Saint Kitts and Nevis🇱🇨Saint Lucia🇲🇫Saint Martin🇵🇲Saint Pierre and Miquelon🇻🇨Saint Vincent and the Grenadines🇼🇸Samoa🇸🇲San Marino🇸🇹Sao Tome and Principe🇸🇦Saudi Arabia🇸🇳Senegal🇷🇸Serbia🇸🇨Seychelles🇸🇱Sierra Leone🇸🇬Singapore🇸🇽Sint Maarten🇸🇰Slovakia🇸🇮Slovenia🇸🇧Solomon Islands🇸🇴Somalia🇿🇦South Africa🇰🇷South Korea🇸🇸South Sudan🇪🇸Spain🇱🇰Sri Lanka🇸🇩Sudan🇸🇷Suriname🇸🇯Svalbard and Jan Mayen🇸🇿Swaziland🇸🇪Sweden🇨🇭Switzerland🇸🇾Syria🇹🇼Taiwan🇹🇯Tajikistan🇹🇿Tanzania🇹🇭Thailand🇹🇬Togo🇹🇰Tokelau🇹🇴Tonga🇹🇹Trinidad and Tobago🇹🇳Tunisia🇹🇷Turkey🇹🇲Turkmenistan🇹🇨Turks and Caicos Islands🇹🇻Tuvalu🇻🇮U.S. Virgin Islands🇺🇬Uganda🇺🇦Ukraine🇦🇪United Arab Emirates🇬🇧United Kingdom🇺🇸United States🇺🇾Uruguay🇺🇿Uzbekistan🇻🇦Vatican🇻🇪Venezuela🇻🇳Vietnam🇼🇫Wallis and Futuna🇪🇭Western Sahara🇾🇪Yemen🇿🇲Zambia🇿🇼Zimbabwe
Get A Free Trial

Start calling Malta on the same carrier-grade network.

The route you pilot today is the route that carries your millionth minute to Malta (+356). No migration. No replatforming. No renegotiation.

Get A Free TrialSee Pricing
Free trialNo card requiredPort numbers freeMonth-to-month billing
TKOS — Tech Knowledge Open Systems

Africa's #1 Dynamic & Reliable Telecom Leader

Cloud phone, AI contact center and unified communications on one tier-1 SA telecom network.

Platform

  • UCaaS Platform
  • Hosted Phone System
  • AI Contact Center
  • TKOS AI Suite
  • Business SMS & MMS
  • Online Fax
  • HD Video Meetings

Solutions

  • Sales Teams
  • Support Teams
  • Remote Teams
  • Healthcare
  • Retail
  • Financial Services
  • Logistics

Features

  • Auto-Attendant & IVR
  • Call Recording
  • Conversation Intelligence
  • AI Sentiment Analysis
  • AI Virtual Assistant
  • Sales Call Intelligence

Company

  • About
  • Contact
  • Pricing
  • Compare
  • System Status
  • Security

Resources

  • Blog
  • Country Codes
  • Area Codes
  • Documentation
  • API Reference
  • Wholesale Voice
  • Wholesale VoIP
Spaces Broadacres Willow Wood, 220 3rd Avenue, Fourways, Gauteng 2191
+27 10 070 6007www.tkos.co.za

© 2026 Tech Knowledge Open Systems (TKOS) · All rights reserved.

Sitemap·Privacy·Terms