Malta country code, +356 explained.
The country code for Malta is +356. To call Malta from the US, dial 011 356, then the 8-digit subscriber number. Below: the full dialing format, step-by-step guide, carriers, rates, and VoIP rules for Malta.
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
Malta virtual phone numbers, built for business
You don't need to lease a physical line in Malta. A Twiching SIP trunk sends your existing PBX or softphone traffic through a local +356 number. Call quality stays the same, with no on-the-ground infrastructure.
Local +356 caller ID
Calls display a recognisable Malta number instead of an unfamiliar international one.
SIP trunking
Route your existing PBX or softphone through Twiching's Tier-1 trunk — no hardware swap.
Minutes to provision
Numbers activate in the dashboard the same day, with no on-the-ground carrier contract.
+356
Malta · ready to provision today
Tier-1 delivery into Malta, end to end
Direct interconnects with GO Malta and the wider Malta network mean calls skip lower-tier wholesale transit. This holds for every call, not just high-volume routes.
Malta
+356
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
How Malta phone numbers are structured
Numbering Format
COUNTRY
+356
LOCAL
XXXXXXXX
Malta runs a closed numbering plan under country code +356. It is just an 8-digit subscriber number after the country code. No area code is needed.
Carriers & language
Malta has 90% internet penetration. It has 3 major mobile networks: GO Malta, Melita, Vodafone Malta. VoIP is permitted and regulated by MCA (Malta Communications Authority). The local currency is EUR. The main language is Maltese, English. Both shape IVR prompts, SMS content and business hours.
Europe context
Most European numbering plans follow ITU-T E.164. They use a national trunk prefix that is dropped for international dialing. 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.
Compliance, carriers & rates for Malta
Permitted — MCA regulated
Regulated by MCA (Malta Communications Authority)
Malta's regulatory stance under MCA (Malta Communications Authority) is open toward VoIP. A business can start calling and texting into the country without a separate compliance process.
- 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.
Direct Tier-1 interconnect with GO Malta — no wholesale transit in between.
US → Malta
$0.012/min
Malta → US
$0.010/min
Billed per second, not rounded to the minute
How businesses use a Malta number
Look like a local business
A +356 number with Malta caller ID looks domestic. Unfamiliar international numbers get screened far more often.
Sales & support in one line
One Malta number can handle inbound support and outbound sales. Both calls use Tier-1 routes into GO Malta and the wider network.
Built for UTC+1 hours
Multi-country teams can send Malta calls to whoever is awake and working in UTC+1. There is no need for separate numbers per shift.
SIP trunking for market entry
Set up a Malta presence on SIP trunking before you commit to local infrastructure. The same number scales from a pilot to full local hiring.
FAQ
Calling Malta — frequently asked questions
The country code for Malta is +356. To call from the United States, dial 011, then 356, then the local number. Twiching adds the 011 and +356 for you when you dial from the app. You only enter the local number.
Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 356 (the Malta country code). Then dial the 8-digit subscriber number. There is no area code or trunk prefix to add in between.
Yes, where locally supported. One Twiching Malta number can handle both voice calls and SMS. You don't need to set up and manage two numbers for one customer-facing line.
Twiching routes calls over Tier-1 direct links with major local networks like GO Malta. It avoids lower-quality wholesale transit. This direct-carrier approach keeps delivery rates and call clarity high.
MCA (Malta Communications Authority) is the regulator for Malta. Twiching routes calls under its rules, using compliant, licensed termination. It avoids unlicensed grey routes, which can be blocked or degraded.
Maltese, English is the main language in Malta. Write IVR prompts, SMS copy and support scripts in it for the best response rates. A greeting and menu in the local language often decide whether a caller stays on the line.
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