UAE Country Code (+971)
Complete guide to UAE country code +971. Learn how to dial United Arab Emirates from abroad, understand Dubai, Abu Dhabi area codes, mobile operators (Etisalat, du), and save money on international calls.
The UAE (United Arab Emirates) country code is +971. The UAE has about 10 million residents with major cities including Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
How to Call UAE
- Your exit code (011 from USA, 00 from UK/EU)
- 971 (UAE country code)
- Area code (without leading 0)
- Local number
Example: Calling Dubai from USA: 011-971-4-XXX-XXXX
UAE Area Codes
- Dubai: 4
- Abu Dhabi: 2
- Sharjah: 6
- Ajman: 6
- Ras Al Khaimah: 7
- Fujairah: 9
Mobile Carriers in UAE
- Etisalat: Largest operator, prefix 50, 56
- du: Second carrier, prefix 52, 54, 55, 58
Mobile numbers in UAE are 10 digits including the country code.
Time Zone
UAE uses GST (Gulf Standard Time, UTC+4) year-round:
- 12 PM EST = 9 PM UAE
- 12 PM PST = 12 AM UAE (next day)
VoIP Note
Important: VoIP services like WhatsApp calls, Skype, and FaceTime are restricted in the UAE. Use licensed services or regular phone calls for reliable communication.
Calling Tips
- VoIP services may be blocked - use traditional calling
- Drop the leading 0 when dialing from abroad
- Business hours are Sunday-Thursday
- English is widely spoken for business
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