Middle East · AE
United Arab Emirates country code: +971
- Exit code from United Arab Emirates: 00
- Time zone: GST (UTC+4, no DST)
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What is the country code for United Arab Emirates?
The country code for United Arab Emirates is +971. To call the United Arab Emirates from the United States, dial 011 971 followed by the local number with its leading 0 removed. From a mobile, dial +971 directly. A United Arab Emirates number in full international format looks like +971 50 123 4567.
United Arab Emirates at a glance
- Country calling code
- +971
- ISO country code
- AE
- Exit code (dialling out of United Arab Emirates)
- 00
- The prefix people in this country dial to reach another country.
- National trunk prefix
- 0
- Drop the 0 when dialling from abroad.
- Number length
- 8 or 9 digits after the trunk 0
- Time zone
- GST (UTC+4, no DST)
Dialing
How to call the United Arab Emirates: step by step
The full sequence is: exit code + 971 + local number (minus the leading 0).
- 1
Dial your exit code
From the United States and Canada that is 011. From most of Europe, Asia, and Africa it is 00. On any mobile you can simply press and hold 0 to get a + instead, which works from anywhere. - 2
Dial 971
971 is the country calling code for the United Arab Emirates. It never changes and it is the same from every country in the world. - 3
Drop the leading 0
Numbers written for domestic use in United Arab Emirates start with a 0. That is a national trunk prefix, not part of the number; remove it when dialling from abroad. 4 123 4567 is what you dial after +971. - 4
Check the time first
United Arab Emirates is on GST (UTC+4, no DST). Business calls placed outside local working hours are the most common reason an international call goes unanswered.
Worth knowing
The UAE restricts VoIP: consumer apps are often blocked, and licensed enterprise numbers are the reliable route for business calling.
Number format
What a United Arab Emirates phone number looks like
The examples below are format patterns showing digit grouping. They are not working numbers.
| Type | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | +971 X XXX XXXX | +971 4 123 4567 |
| Mobile | +971 5X XXX XXXX | +971 50 123 4567 |
City codes
United Arab Emirates area and city codes
Written domestically these carry a leading 0. Drop it when dialling from abroad.
| City / region | Code | Dial from abroad |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 04 | +971 4 |
| Abu Dhabi | 02 | +971 2 |
| Sharjah | 06 | +971 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for United Arab Emirates?
The country code for United Arab Emirates is +971. Written in full international (E.164) format, a United Arab Emirates number looks like +971 50 123 4567.
How do I call the United Arab Emirates from the United States?
Dial 011, then 971, then the local number with its leading 0 removed. From a mobile you can dial +971 directly instead of 011.
How many digits is a United Arab Emirates phone number?
8 or 9 digits after the trunk 0. Written internationally it becomes +971 followed by that national number.
Do I keep the 0 when calling United Arab Emirates from abroad?
No. The leading 0 is a domestic trunk prefix. Dial +971 followed by the number with the 0 removed. Including it is the single most common reason calls to United Arab Emirates fail.
What time is it in United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates is on GST (UTC+4, no DST). Check the local time before calling; the safe business window is roughly 9am to 5pm local.
Sources
- ITU-T Recommendation E.164 — The international public telecommunication numbering plan — International Telecommunication UnionThe international number format, the 15-digit maximum, and how country codes and national numbers compose.
- ITU-T International Numbering Resources — International Telecommunication UnionThe assignment of country calling codes and the published national numbering plans they belong to.
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