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Malta (+356) dial code primer.

The +356 prefix covers the Mediterranean's fintech and gaming hub — from Valletta's EU capital to St Julian's and Sliema's digital economy. Here's the verified Malta country code, ISO references, live local time, and Ringflow's direct Maltese routes.

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LIVE
Malta
MT · MLT · Zone 3
+356
Live route
Valletta
Time
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Alpha-2
MT
Alpha-3
MLT
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Malta snapshot

Malta at a glance.

The geography, eight-digit flat numbers and CET time zone you need before placing your first call into Malta.

Malta country information

Malta
Europe
+356
Capital
Valletta
Region
Europe
Time zone
Europe/Malta
Numbering zone
Zone 3
Code length
3 digits
ISO 3166 codes
MT · MLT
Ways to reach Malta

Every route into Maltese lines.

Landline, mobile or business VoIP — the +356 prefix reaches Valletta, Sliema and all districts. Pick what fits your traffic.

01Classic

Direct calls using landlines & mobile phones

Dial Malta directly from any landline or mobile by entering your international exit code, then the country code +356, and finally the local number.

02Pre-paid

International calling cards for Malta

Pre-paid international calling cards remain a convenient, low-cost way to reach Malta. Each card gives you a PIN and an access number to place global calls.

03Modern

VoIP services for contacting Malta

VoIP apps like Skype, WhatsApp and Viber — and business VoIP from Ringflow — route calls to Malta over the internet, usually at far lower rates than traditional carriers.

Malta profile

What shapes Maltese voice traffic, Mediterranean digital hub.

The fundamentals behind calls to and from Malta — the +356 code, Valletta, the CET zone and the eight-digit flat number plan.

Capital
Valletta
Region
Europe
Time zone
Europe/Malta
Numbering zone
Zone 3
Code length
3 digits
ISO 3166 codes
MT · MLT
Learn more: Malta — Wikipedia
Dialing Malta

How to call Malta.

Maltese numbers are eight digits dialled in full with no trunk zero. Here's the anatomy and 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.

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Browse the full country code index.

Search by country name, ISO code or dial prefix. Click any country for its dialing rules and Ringflow's local number availability.

Afghanistan
AF·Asia
+93
Albania
AL·Europe
+355
Algeria
DZ·Africa
+213
American Samoa
AS·Oceania
+1-684
Andorra
AD·Europe
+376
Angola
AO·Africa
+244
Anguilla
AI·Americas
+1-264
Antarctica
AQ·Antarctica
+672
Antigua and Barbuda
AG·Americas
+1-268
Argentina
AR·Americas
+54
Armenia
AM·Asia
+374
Aruba
AW·Americas
+297
Australia
AU·Oceania
+61
Austria
AT·Europe
+43
Azerbaijan
AZ·Asia
+994
Bahamas
BS·Americas
+1-242

FAQ

Calling Malta, answered.

What businesses and travellers ask most before dialling Malta on +356.

Malta's country calling code is +356. Always dial it before the national number when calling from outside Malta.
Dial your international access prefix (+ on mobile, or 00 / 011 from a landline), then 356, then the Malta number (drop the leading 0 if it has one).
Malta uses ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code MT and alpha-3 code MLT.
Malta is part of the Europe region.
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