What is United Arab Emirates's country code?
The country code for United Arab Emirates is +971.
Country codes are assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
How do I dial United Arab Emirates?
- International format (recommended)
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+971 [local number]Example:
+971 50 123 4567 - From a mobile phone
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Press and hold 0 or tap + to get the plus sign, then dial
+971followed by the local number. - From a landline
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Dial your country's international access code, then
971, then the local number.Common access codes: US/Canada: 011, UK: 00, Australia: 0011
Do I need to drop the leading zero?
Yes. When calling United Arab Emirates from abroad, drop the leading 0 from the local number.
For example, if the local number is 0XX XXX XXXX, dial +971 XX XXX XXXX.
What time zone is United Arab Emirates?
Asia/Dubai
Good time to call
05:06 PM local time · Weekend daytime
Good for personal calls.
How much does it cost to call United Arab Emirates?
International calls to United Arab Emirates vary dramatically by provider. Major US carriers charge $3.00/min or more, while VoIP services like DialHard start at $0.34/min.
| Provider | Rate/min | vs DialHard |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | $3.00 | 89% more |
| Verizon | $2.99 | 89% more |
| T-Mobile | $3.00 | 89% more |
| DialHard | $0.34 | Save ~89% |
Carrier rates are based on published international calling rates without plan add-ons. Your actual rate may vary.
Current rates to United Arab Emirates
$0.34–$0.35/min
Rates vary by mobile vs landline. Billed per minute, rounded up.
Frequently asked questions
Is +971 a mobile or landline code?
+971 is the country code for all of United Arab Emirates—both mobile and landline numbers use this code. The digits after the country code may indicate the number type, but this varies by country.
Why won't my call to United Arab Emirates connect?
Common issues:
- Wrong format: Make sure you're using +971 (not 00971 or 971)
- Extra digits: Remove any trunk prefix (usually 0) from the start of the local number
- Missing digits: Ensure you have the complete local number after the country code
How do I save a United Arab Emirates number in my contacts?
Always save international numbers in E.164 format: +971 followed by the local number (without the leading 0 if applicable). This format works worldwide.