How to Call United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪
United Arab Emirates's country code is +971. The full recipe and the local quirks that make calls fail, below.
Quick dialing format
[exit code] + 971 + [number]
| From US & Canada | 011 971 ... |
| From UK & most of Europe | 00 971 ... |
| From Japan | 010 971 ... |
| From any mobile or browser | +971 ... |
The leading zero rule
Drop the leading 0. Dubai 04 becomes +971 4.
Area codes in United Arab Emirates
| Place | Area code |
|---|---|
| Dubai | 4 |
| Abu Dhabi | 2 |
| Sharjah | 6 |
Calling mobile numbers
UAE mobiles start with 05 domestically (+971 5x from abroad), with 050 and 055 the most common ranges.
Time zones and when to call
The UAE is UTC+4 year-round. The work week runs Monday to Friday since 2022, with Friday a half day for many; older guides still claim Sunday to Thursday.
The mistake people actually make
Note that regular VoIP calling apps are restricted in the UAE itself; calling INTO the UAE from abroad works normally.
The cheapest ways to call United Arab Emirates
Carrier international rates are the most expensive way to make this call. If the person you're calling uses WhatsApp or Telegram, an app-to-app call is free over any internet connection. To reach a regular United Arab Emirates phone number, use a VoIP service or call straight from a web dialer: our guides to calling from your computer and calling from your browser cover the options, and free online calls explains what the free routes really cost.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for the United Arab Emirates?
The country code is +971. From a mobile or browser dialer, dial +971 followed by the local number. From a landline, dial your country's exit code first (011 from the US and Canada, 00 from most of Europe).
Do I drop the leading zero when calling the United Arab Emirates?
Drop the leading 0. Dubai 04 becomes +971 4.
How do I call a mobile number in the United Arab Emirates?
UAE mobiles start with 05 domestically (+971 5x from abroad), with 050 and 055 the most common ranges.
What is the cheapest way to call the United Arab Emirates?
Internet calling beats carrier international rates by a wide margin. If both sides use the same app (WhatsApp, Telegram), the call is free. To reach a regular phone number, a VoIP service or browser-based dialer charges a small per-minute rate instead of carrier international pricing.