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How to call United Arab Emirates from United States

  • Exit code 011
  • Country code +971
  • Drop the leading 0

Reviewed by Sujan ThapaliyaLast updated

Calling United Arab Emirates from United States

Dial 011 (the United States exit code), then 971 (United Arab Emirates’s country code), then the local number with its leading 0 removed. So +971 4 123 4567 is dialled as 011 971 4 123 4567. From a mobile you can dial +971 directly instead of 011.
Dialling United Arab Emirates from United States: start with 011, the exit code for United States, then 971 for United Arab Emirates, then the local number with its leading 0 dropped. The diagram shows those three blocks and the leading-zero rule that catches most people out.
The + shortcut on a mobile replaces the exit code entirely, which is why it works on any SIM in any country.

The dialing sequence

Exit code from United States
011
United Arab Emirates country code
+971
Trunk prefix to remove
0
Domestic numbers start with 0; drop it from abroad.
Full sequence
011 + 971 + local number (drop the leading 0)
Time in United Arab Emirates
GST (UTC+4, no DST)
United States is on ET (UTC−5/−4).

Step by step

Dialing United Arab Emirates from United States

Four steps, and the third one is where almost every failed call goes wrong.

  1. 1

    Dial 011: the exit code for United States

    011 tells the United States network that the call is leaving the country. On a mobile you can press and hold 0 to type a + instead, which works from any country and any SIM; it is the more reliable option when you travel.
  2. 2

    Dial 971: the country code for United Arab Emirates

    971 is United Arab Emirates's country calling code. It never changes and is the same no matter where you are calling from.
  3. 3

    Drop the leading 0 from the local number

    Numbers written for domestic use in United Arab Emirates begin with 0. That digit is a national trunk prefix and is not part of the number. Remove it: +971 4 123 4567 is dialled as 4 123 4567 after the country code.
  4. 4

    Check the local time before you dial

    United Arab Emirates is on GST (UTC+4, no DST) and United States is on ET (UTC−5/−4). Work out the overlap before calling; the most common cause of an unanswered international business call is simply the hour.

Worked examples

What the number looks like at each stage

These are format patterns showing digit grouping, not working numbers.

Written in United Arab EmiratesDialed from United States
Landline04 123 4567011 971 4 123 4567
Mobile+971 5X XXX XXXX011 971 50 123 4567
From a mobile (+)n/a+971 50 123 4567

One thing about United Arab Emirates

The UAE restricts VoIP: consumer apps are often blocked, and licensed enterprise numbers are the reliable route for business calling.

Frequently asked questions

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. For example, +971 4 123 4567 is dialled as 011 971 4 123 4567.
What is the country code for United Arab Emirates?
+971. From United States you reach it by dialling 011 first, or by dialling + directly from a mobile.
Do I include the 0 when calling United Arab Emirates?
No. The leading 0 is only used inside United Arab Emirates. Including it from abroad is the most common reason the call fails to connect.
How do I call a United Arab Emirates mobile from United States?
Exactly the same way as a landline: 011 + 971 + the mobile number without its leading 0. A United Arab Emirates mobile in international format looks like +971 50 123 4567.
What is the time difference between United States and United Arab Emirates?
United States is on ET (UTC−5/−4) and United Arab Emirates is on GST (UTC+4, no DST). Because several of these zones observe daylight saving on different dates, check the current offset rather than assuming a fixed gap.
Is it cheaper to call United Arab Emirates over the internet?
Usually, yes. Carrier international rates are typically far above VoIP per-minute rates, and calling from an owned local number also means the person you are calling sees a number they can ring back.

Sources

  1. 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.
  2. 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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