UAE Country Code (+971)
📅 November 2025
⏱️ 8 min read
✍️ BubblyPhone Team
UAE country code +971 guide. Dial from abroad, Dubai & Abu Dhabi area codes, mobile operators (Etisalat, du), and calling tips.
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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