Malta country code, +356 explained.
Everything you need to call Malta with Twiching — full dialing format, step-by-step guide, and Tier-1 CLI routes that land every call.
Malta
Valletta · Europe
· COUNTRY INFO · VERIFIED
- ISO Alpha-2
- MT
- Capital
- Valletta
- Region
- Europe
- Timezone
- UTC+1
· DIALING GUIDE · VERIFIED
FULL DIAL FORMAT
011 · +356 · XXXXXXXX
How Malta numbers break down
A complete number to Malta follows this pattern. Twiching adds the exit and country codes automatically when you dial from the app.
EXIT CODE
Dial from the US/Canada to leave the country.
COUNTRY CODE
Routes the call directly into Malta.
LOCAL NUMBER
The subscriber's local number.
COMPLETE NUMBER FORMAT
011 · +356 · XXXXXXXX
Malta on the map
Valletta · Europe
ROUTE
Tier-1 Direct
CLI
Verified
ASR
60%+ min
How to call Malta
Click any step — watch the full dial string build piece by piece.
FULL NUMBER FORMAT
011 · +356 · XXXXXXXX
Twiching automatically adds the exit and country codes — just enter the local number.
Malta —
connected across every carrier.
191
Countries in directory
MALTA INCLUDED
99.97%
Call delivery rate
STIR/SHAKEN
500+
Carrier interconnects
TIER-1 DIRECT
60%+
Guaranteed ASR
REAL-TIME ROUTING
Malta
Europe · MT
Malta numbering plan & how to dial
Under country code +356, Malta runs a closed numbering plan — just a 8-digit subscriber number after the country code, no area code required.
Malta has 90% internet penetration and is served by 3 major mobile networks (GO Malta, Melita, Vodafone Malta). VoIP is permitted and regulated by MCA (Malta Communications Authority). The local currency is EUR and the primary language is Maltese, English, which shape IVR prompts, SMS content, and business-hours handling.
Most European numbering plans follow ITU-T E.164 with a national trunk prefix that is dropped for international dialing, and cross-border VoIP is widely supported across the region.
Skipping the exit code
Reaching Malta from the US requires the 011 exit code ahead of +356 — skip it and the call won't connect.
Adding an area code that doesn't exist
Malta uses a closed plan — dial the +356 country code then the 8-digit subscriber number directly, with no area code.
Ignoring the time difference
UTC+1 governs local business hours in Malta; confirm the time there before placing the call.
Permitted — MCA regulated
Regulated by MCA (Malta Communications Authority)
- VoIP providers must obtain a licence from the MCA under the Electronic Communications (Regulation) Act.
- Emergency service access (112) is mandatory for all authorised VoIP operators in Malta.
- GDPR is enforced by the Information and Data Protection Commissioner for all telecom operators.
US → Malta
$0.012/min
per minute
Malta → US
$0.010/min
per minute
Business calling to Malta
Local MT caller ID
Present a Malta +356 number so prospects in Valletta and nationwide recognise the call and are more likely to answer.
Europe outbound & support
Run sales and support lines into Malta over Tier-1 routes that interconnect with networks like GO Malta.
Follow-the-sun coverage
Staff Malta hours (UTC+1) with routing that sends calls to the right team at the right local time.
FAQ
Calling Malta — frequently asked questions
Yes, where locally supported — a single Twiching Malta number can handle both voice calls and SMS. That avoids the overhead of provisioning and managing two separate numbers for one customer-facing line.
Over Tier-1 direct interconnects with major local networks like GO Malta, rather than lower-quality wholesale transit routes. That direct-carrier approach is what keeps delivery rates and call clarity high.
MCA (Malta Communications Authority) is the regulator for Malta. Twiching routes calls in line with its rules for compliant, licensed termination, rather than relying on unlicensed grey routes that can be blocked or degraded.
Maltese, English is the primary language in Malta — IVR prompts, SMS copy, and support scripts should be written in it for the best response rates. Getting the greeting and menu options right in the local language is often the difference between a caller staying on the line or hanging up.
The US exit code is 011 for any international call, including to Malta. It comes right before the +356 country code, and Twiching adds both automatically when you dial from the app, so you only need to enter the local number.
No license restriction beyond standard regulation — MCA (Malta Communications Authority) permits VoIP in Malta for compliant operators. That keeps setup straightforward for a Twiching customer looking to call or text into the country.
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