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Country calling codes · zone 9: Middle East, South & Central Asia

Flag of United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates Country Code

+971

The country code for United Arab Emirates is +971. To call United Arab Emirates from abroad, dial your international exit code, then 971, then the local number without its leading zero.

+971
International calling code
.ae
Internet domain
AE / ARE
ISO country codes
UTC+4
Time zone (Abu Dhabi)

How to call United Arab Emirates from abroad

From a mobile phone

+ 971 123 456 789

Works from any country: hold 0 for “+”.

From the US or Canada

011 971 123 456 789

011 is the North American exit code.

From the UK, EU and most countries

00 971 123 456 789

00 is the most common exit code.

From Australia

0011 971 123 456 789

Australia uses 0011 as its exit code.

Drop the leading 0 of the local number (the trunk prefix) when you dial from abroad. The example number 123 456 789 is illustrative.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the country code for United Arab Emirates?

The international calling code for United Arab Emirates is +971.

How do I call United Arab Emirates from the United States?

Dial 011 971 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0). From a mobile phone you can simply dial +971 and the number.

How do I call United Arab Emirates from the UK or Europe?

Dial 00 971 and the local number without its leading 0 — or +971 from a mobile.

What is the internet domain of United Arab Emirates?

The country-code top-level domain is .ae.

What time is it in United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi) is on UTC+4 — check the local time before you call.