Free Call to Malta from US — $0.52/min (2026)
Call Malta free with WhatsApp or Messenger. BubblyPhone $0.52/min. Country code +356, no area codes, 8-digit. GO, Melita, Epic. English + Maltese. EU member, 500K pop.
Calling Malta costs $0.52/min with BubblyPhone — that's $27 for a full hour. The country code is +356 with no area codes — just 8-digit numbers. WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger are both popular. Carriers are GO, Melita, and Epic. Malta runs on CET (UTC+1). Malta is an English-speaking EU member with just 500K people.
Whether you're calling friends in Valletta, business contacts in Malta's growing iGaming sector, or family on the island, here's every option.
Moderate Rate — Use Apps First
At $0.49/min, BubblyPhone is moderate for Malta. Google Voice charges about $0.02/min. Malta has excellent internet infrastructure as an EU member — WhatsApp and Messenger work perfectly.
Free: App-to-App Calls
Malta has great internet. App calls work reliably.
1. WhatsApp — Most Popular
WhatsApp is widely used in Malta. Voice and video calls work perfectly. Malta's small size and EU-standard infrastructure mean excellent call quality.
2. Facebook Messenger — Also Popular
Messenger is widely used in Malta alongside WhatsApp. Voice and video calls work well. Many Maltese use both interchangeably.
3. FaceTime — Good Option
iPhone usage is decent in Malta (EU income levels). FaceTime works perfectly for Apple-to-Apple calls.
Calling Maltese Phone Numbers
| Service | Rate | 60-min Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Voice | $0.02/min | $1.20 | Best value |
| BubblyPhone | $0.52/min | $27.00 | Browser, iOS, Android |
| AT&T / Verizon | $3.00-5.00/min | $180-300 | Extremely expensive |
Our honest take: Google Voice ($0.02/min) is significantly cheaper than BubblyPhone ($0.52/min) for Malta. Use WhatsApp for free calls, Google Voice for phone numbers.
How to Dial Malta from the US
# From a US phone:
011 + 356 + 8-digit number
# From a mobile (or VoIP app):
+356 + 8-digit number
# Example — calling a Maltese landline:
+356 2123 4567
# Example — calling a Maltese mobile:
+356 7912 3456
Simple dialing: Malta has no area codes — just +356 and 8 digits. Landlines start with 21, mobiles start with 77, 79, or 99.
Number Format
- Landlines: +356 21XX XXXX
- Mobiles: +356 77/79/99XX XXXX
- No area codes
- Country code: +356
- Population: ~500K
Carriers & Info
- GO: Main carrier
- Melita: Second carrier
- Epic: Third carrier
- Languages: Maltese + English
- EU member — excellent coverage
Tips for Calling Malta
- Malta is 6 hours ahead of EST (CET, UTC+1). When it's 10 AM in New York, it's 4 PM in Valletta
- English is official — Malta is bilingual (Maltese + English). You can conduct business in English without issues
- Tiny country, great coverage — Malta is one of the smallest countries in the world. Cell coverage and internet are excellent everywhere
- EU member state — modern telecom infrastructure, reliable connections
- iGaming hub — Malta hosts many online gaming companies. Business calls to this sector are common
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