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Malta · +356 · Europe

How to Call Malta (+356) from Abroad

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.

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Malta

+356

Live route

Valletta

Weather

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Alpha-2

MT

Alpha-3

MLT

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Malta

MT

2 Digit ISO

+356

Country Calling Code

MLT

3 Digit ISO

Capital

Valletta

Time zone

Europe/Malta

Weather · Valletta

Humidity

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Malta

+356

Capital

Valletta

Region

Europe

Time zone

Europe/Malta

Coordinates

35.9° N, 14.4° E

ISO 3166-1

MT / MLT

Dial format

+356 [area] [number]

Current time in Valletta

—:—

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

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.

Malta country code +356 for WhatsApp

To call Malta on WhatsApp, save the number with +356 and no exit prefix — WhatsApp dials from your contacts, not a dial pad. Voice and video calls are free over data.

Save as +356 XX XXX XXX — use + not 00356Drop any leading 0 from the local numberOpen WhatsApp > New Chat > find contact > tap callFree over Wi-Fi or mobile data

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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

    Valletta routes support G.722 wideband audio on EU-peered carriers — an HD headset makes the quality difference immediately obvious on these low-latency links.

  • 02

    Connection quality to Malta

    Valletta is ~7,018 km away — expect ~280ms round-trip. A wired ethernet connection keeps packet loss below 0.1%.

  • 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.

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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
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

From South Africa

Calling Malta from South Africa

Valletta (~7,018 km) connects via Mediterranean and North African fibre — TKOS peering keeps rates low at ~280ms latency.

MethodRateQualityContract
TKOS VoIPLowestHD audioNone
SA mobile carrier3–8× higherStandardBundle required
Calling cardVariableCompressedActivation fee
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Why TKOS

Why call Malta with TKOS?

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 at Valletta. Sub-80ms latency, G.722 wideband audio on every call.

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EU-aligned Malta rates

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

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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.

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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.What is the best time to call Malta?
Tuesday–Thursday, 9:00–11:00 AM CET/CEST is the sweet spot. Malta uses CET (UTC+1) in winter and CEST (UTC+2) in summer. Valletta business follows standard European hours of 8:30 AM–5 PM, with a significant August slowdown when many Maltese professionals take their summer leave.
Q3.How do I call a mobile number in Malta?
Maltese mobiles start with 9x — 8 digits total. No leading zero to drop. Dial +356 then the full 8-digit number. A typical Maltese mobile: +356 9912 3456.
Q4.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].
Q5.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.
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