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To call Malaysia from Australia, dial 0011, then the Malaysian country code 60, then the Malaysian number without its first 0. On a mobile you can type +60 instead of 0011 60. Below is exactly what to dial, a number converter, area codes, the best time to call and what a call costs.
Country Code for Malaysia: +60
The country code for Malaysia is +60. These are the codes to call Malaysia from Australia, in this order:
- 0011, the exit code for calls out of Australia. People also call it the international access code.
- 60, the country calling code for Malaysia.
- The local number without its first 0, with the area code for a landline.
You need to dial all 3 parts to make international calls to Malaysia, from a mobile or landline number. The dialling code 60 is the same for every city in Malaysia.
Dial 0011, then 60, then the Malaysian number without its first 0.
| Number in Malaysia | Written there as | Dial from Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 012 345 6789 | 0011 60 12 345 6789 |
| Landline | 03 2345 6789 | 0011 60 3 2345 6789 |
Example numbers only. On a mobile you can type + in place of 0011.
Convert a Malaysian Phone Number to Dial from Australia
Type a Malaysian number as you got it, such as 03 2345 6789 or +60 12 345 6789. The converter removes the 0 and shows the digits to dial.
Type the number as people write it in Malaysia.
Area Codes and Mobile Numbers in Malaysia
Malaysian mobile numbers start with 01, for example 012 345 6789. Most have 10 digits, and numbers that start 011 or 015 have 11 digits. Both lengths are correct. From Australia drop the 0, so the number starts 60 1.
Landlines start with 0 and an area code. Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Selangor share 03 and have 8 digit local numbers. The other Peninsular codes are 04 to 09 with 7 digit local numbers. Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan use 3 digit codes from 082 to 089. One code can cover more than one state: 09 covers Pahang, Terengganu and Kelantan.
| City | Area code | From Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur | 3 | 0011 60 3 + number |
| Shah Alam (Selangor) | 3 | 0011 60 3 + number |
| Putrajaya | 3 | 0011 60 3 + number |
| George Town (Penang) | 4 | 0011 60 4 + number |
| Ipoh | 5 | 0011 60 5 + number |
| Melaka | 6 | 0011 60 6 + number |
| Johor Bahru | 7 | 0011 60 7 + number |
| Kuantan | 9 | 0011 60 9 + number |
| Kuching | 82 | 0011 60 82 + number |
| Kota Kinabalu | 88 | 0011 60 88 + number |
Area codes as they follow 60. Inside Malaysia each starts with 0.
Time Zone and Best Time to Call Malaysia from Australia
The time gap to Malaysia depends on your city, and the gap changes when clocks change for daylight saving. For example, in January, 7:00 pm in Sydney is 4:00 pm in Malaysia, and in July, 7:00 pm in Sydney is 5:00 pm in Malaysia.
| Your city | Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart | January: 3h behind July: 2h behind |
| Brisbane | January: 2h behind July: 2h behind |
| Adelaide | January: 2h 30m behind July: 1h 30m behind |
| Darwin | January: 1h 30m behind July: 1h 30m behind |
| Perth | January: same time July: same time |
Worked out from the official time zone database for mid January and mid July. Malaysia has no daylight saving, so the gap changes only when Australian clocks change.
International Call Rates to Malaysia with a Calling Card
Calls to Malaysia start at 1.5c a minute on Ring Me (49c a call). Malaysian mobiles cost more than landlines on every card.
| Calling a | 10 minutes | 30 minutes | 60 minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landline | 27.6cSuper Deal | 69cSuper Deal | $1.38Super Deal |
| Mobile | 52.8cSuper Deal | $1.32Super Deal | $2.64Super Deal |
Cheapest card for each call, including any connection fee and billing rounding, from a local access number. Checked 19 October 2026. See every card for Malaysia.
To compare every card and its talk time, see calls to Malaysia from Australia.
How to Call Malaysia from Australia: 3 Ways
Most people make calls to Malaysia in one of 3 ways.
- Calling card. You dial a local access number in Australia, so the card works from any landline or mobile phone. It needs no internet connection and no new SIM card. International rates to Malaysia start at 1.5c a minute.
- Your calling plan. Many calling plans charge a rate per minute for international dialling, and some block it. Check the rate to Malaysia before you call.
- Internet calling apps (VoIP). Calls are free when both people have the same app and a data plan or Wi-Fi. Call quality depends on the internet connection at both ends.
A calling card suits calls to landlines and to people with a weak internet connection.
Why a Call to Malaysia Does Not Work
- Keeping the 0 after 60, e.g. 0011 60 012 345 6789 instead of 0011 60 12 345 6789.
- Thinking an 011 or 015 mobile number has a digit too many. They are 11 digits domestically (10 after 60), one more than other mobiles, and they are valid.
- Dropping too much from a Sabah or Sarawak number. Only the 0 goes: 082 234 567 becomes 60 82 234 567, keeping the 82.
- Assuming a 1-800 freephone number will work from Australia. It may not; ask for a normal landline or mobile number.
- Allowing for a time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Kuching or Kota Kinabalu. There is none; the whole country is on UTC+8 with no daylight saving.
- Your mobile plan may block international calls, or need extra credit for them. A phone card avoids this, because you dial an Australian access number first.
- On a phone card, the overseas number goes in after the access number and PIN, and ends with #.
Calling Australia from Malaysia
People in Malaysia call Australia with the exit code 00, then 61, then the Australian number without its first 0. An Australian mobile 0412 345 678 becomes 00 61 412 345 678. From a mobile in Malaysia, +61 412 345 678 works too.
Compare every card that calls Malaysia, with landline and mobile rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has the code +60?
Malaysia. From Australia dial 0011 60, then the Malaysian number without its first 0.
What is the dialling code for Malaysia from Australia?
Dial 0011 60. 0011 is the exit code for calls out of Australia and 60 is the country code for Malaysia. Then dial the Malaysian number without its first 0.
Which country is +60 13?
Malaysia. +60 is the country code and 13 is the start of a Malaysian mobile number, written 013 in Malaysia. From Australia dial 0011 60 13 and the rest of the number.
What is the 2 letter code for Malaysia?
MY is the 2 letter country code for Malaysia, used in web addresses such as .my. It is not part of a phone number. The phone code is +60.
What is the area code for Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur is 03, shared with Putrajaya and Selangor. From Australia drop the 0 and dial 0011 60 3, then the 8 digit local number.
How do I call Sabah or Sarawak from Australia?
Dial 0011 60, then the area code without its 0, then the local number. Kuching in Sarawak is 82 and Kota Kinabalu in Sabah is 88, so a Kuching landline 082 234 567 becomes 0011 60 82 234 567. Malaysian mobiles cost the same to call wherever the person lives.
How much does it cost to call Malaysia from Australia?
With a phone card, a 10 minute call to a landline in Malaysia costs 27.6c on Super Deal. A 1 hour call on Super Deal costs $1.38 to a landline and $2.64 to a mobile. Prices include any connection fee and are for calls from a local access number.
What is the cheapest way to call Malaysia from Australia?
A prepaid phone card is usually cheapest when the person you call is on a normal landline or mobile. The lowest rate is 1.5c a minute on Ring Me plus 49c a call. With no connection fee, landlines start at 2.3c and mobiles at 4.4c, both on Super Deal.
Can I call Malaysia for free from Australia?
Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app and a data or Wi-Fi connection. To reach a landline, a basic mobile or someone with weak internet in Malaysia, a phone card costs a few cents a minute.
Is Australia +61 or 04?
+61 is the country code for Australia. 04 is how Australian mobile numbers start inside Australia. From Malaysia, drop the 0: the mobile 0412 345 678 becomes +61 412 345 678.
