Malaysia Country Code (+60): Complete Guide to Calling Malaysia
Complete guide to Malaysia country code +60. Learn how to dial Malaysia from abroad, understand Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor area codes, mobile carriers (Maxis, Celcom, Digi), and save on international calls.
Malaysia Country Code (+60): Complete Guide to Calling Malaysia
Malaysia uses the country code +60 for all international calls. As a diverse Southeast Asian nation spanning the Malay Peninsula and Borneo, Malaysia has over 32 million people and is a major economic hub with high smartphone penetration.
How to Call Malaysia from the United States
To call Malaysia from the USA, follow this format:
- Landline: 011 + 60 + area code (without 0) + local number
- Mobile: 011 + 60 + mobile number (without leading 0)
Example: For Kuala Lumpur landline 03-2XXX-XXXX, dial 011-60-3-2XXX-XXXX
Mobile Example: For Malaysian mobile 012-XXX-XXXX, dial 011-60-12-XXX-XXXX
Major City Area Codes
- Kuala Lumpur / Selangor: 03
- Penang: 04
- Ipoh (Perak): 05
- Melaka: 06
- Johor Bahru: 07
- Kuching (Sarawak): 082
- Kota Kinabalu (Sabah): 088
- Kuantan: 09
Malaysia Mobile Carriers
Malaysia has a competitive mobile market with over 45 million subscriptions:
- Maxis: Premium carrier with best network, prefixes 012, 017
- Celcom: Widest coverage including rural areas, prefixes 013, 019
- Digi: Best value and youth-focused, prefixes 010, 014, 016
- U Mobile: Budget-friendly, prefix 018
- Yes 4G / Unifi Mobile: Data-focused plans, prefix 011
WhatsApp in Malaysia
WhatsApp is the dominant messaging app in Malaysia:
- 24+ million users in Malaysia
- 90%+ penetration among smartphone users
- Free voice and video calls to other WhatsApp users
- Widely used for business communication
- Government agencies use WhatsApp for citizen services
Time Zone
Malaysia uses MYT (Malaysia Time, UTC+8) year-round - same as Singapore and Hong Kong:
- 12 PM EST = 1 AM Malaysia (next day)
- 9 AM PST = 1 AM Malaysia (next day)
- 5 PM GMT = 1 AM Malaysia (next day)
Pro Tips for Calling Malaysia
- Drop the 0: Malaysian numbers start with 0 domestically - remove it internationally
- Use WhatsApp: 90%+ of Malaysians use WhatsApp - most prefer it for calls
- East Malaysia: Sabah & Sarawak use 08X area codes (3-digit)
- Tourist SIMs: Available at KLIA airport - around RM30-50 (~$7-12) with data
- Singapore Border: Johor Bahru borders Singapore - verify country code (+60 vs +65)
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