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
Malta uses a closed numbering plan under country code +356: subscribers are reached with a single 8-digit number after the country code, with no separate area code to dial.
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
From the US you must dial 011 before the +356 country code to reach Malta.
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
Malta runs on UTC+1. Check local hours before dialing so calls don't land outside business time.
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
The country code for Malta is +356. To call Malta from the United States, dial 011, then 356, then the local number.
Malta uses a 8-digit subscriber number after the +356 country code, with no separate area code.
Yes. VoIP is permitted in Malta, regulated by MCA (Malta Communications Authority), so businesses can run cloud numbers and SIP termination on compliant routes.
Dial 011 (US exit code), then 356 (the Malta country code), then the 8-digit subscriber number.
The major networks in Malta are GO Malta, Melita, Vodafone Malta. Twiching interconnects with Tier-1 carriers for direct delivery to these networks.
Twiching rates to Malta start at $0.012/min per minute (and $0.010/min per minute from Malta to the US), billed per second on Tier-1 routes.
Yes. Twiching provisions Malta virtual numbers with local +356 caller ID for calls and, where supported, SMS — useful for sales, support, and building local market presence.
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