How To Call Dubai From US
How to Call a Landline in Dubai
Calling a Dubai landline from the United States (US) follows a standard international format:
- Dial the US exit code: 011
- Dial the UAE country code (used for Dubai): 971
- Dial the Dubai area code: 4
- Dial the local phone number: e.g., xxx xxxx (typically 7 digits)
For example, if you're calling a landline number in Dubai (Area Code 4), with the local number 123 4567, you would dial: 011 971 4 123 4567.
While 4 is the primary area code for Dubai, verify if you are calling a specific location that might use a different code within the greater metropolitan area or surrounding emirates.
Dialing a Dubai landline:
How to Call a Mobile Phone in Dubai
Calling a Dubai mobile phone from the United States (US) uses this pattern:
- Dial the US exit code: 011
- Dial the UAE country code (used for Dubai): 971
- Dial the full Dubai (UAE) mobile number (usually starts with 50, 52, 54, 55, 56, or 58 and is 9 digits long including the prefix).
For example, if the Dubai (UAE) mobile number is 50 123 4567, you would dial: 011 971 50 123 4567 from the US.
Dubai (UAE) mobile numbers are 9 digits long following the country code. No area code is needed for mobile phones.
Dialing a Dubai mobile:
Dubai and UAE Area Codes
The primary area code for Dubai is 4. Below are area codes for Dubai and other major emirates in the UAE region. When calling a landline from the US, use the format: 011 + 971 + Area Code + Local Number (omit any leading zero from the local area code).
| City/Emirate | Area Code |
|---|---|
| Dubai | 4 |
| Abu Dhabi | 2 |
| Sharjah | 6 |
| Ajman | 6 |
| Umm Al Quwain | 6 |
| Ras Al Khaimah | 7 |
| Fujairah | 9 |
| Al Ain | 3 |
Mobile Phone Networks in Dubai (UAE)
Dubai (UAE) mobile numbers typically have 9 digits (following the 971 country code) and may start with specific prefixes indicating the original network provider. Note that number portability allows users to switch networks while keeping their number.
| Network (Provider in UAE) | Common Prefixes (Start of the 9-digit number in UAE) |
|---|---|
| Etisalat | 50, 54, 56 |
| du / Virgin Mobile | 52, 55, 58 |
Remember to dial 011 + 971 + Full Mobile Number regardless of the network when calling from the US.
Time Difference in Dubai
Dubai operates on Gulf Standard Time (GST), which is UTC+4 year-round. Dubai does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
This means the time difference with the United States (US) varies depending on US Daylight Saving Time (DST), which runs from approximately mid-March to early November:
US Eastern Time (ET): Dubai is 8 hours ahead of EDT (during US DST) and 9 hours ahead of EST (during US Standard Time).
(Example: 9 AM EST is 6 PM GST in Dubai; 9 AM EDT is 5 PM GST in Dubai)
US Central Time (CT): Dubai is 9 hours ahead of CDT and 10 hours ahead of CST.
US Mountain Time (MT): Dubai is 10 hours ahead of MDT and 11 hours ahead of MST.
US Pacific Time (PT): Dubai is 11 hours ahead of PDT and 12 hours ahead of PST.
(Example: 9 AM PST is 9 PM GST in Dubai; 9 AM PDT is 8 PM GST in Dubai)
Always check the current time difference before calling, especially during the transition months for US DST (March, November).
Dubai's Phone System (within the UAE)
Dubai, as part of the UAE, boasts a modern and advanced telecommunications infrastructure. Mobile phone penetration in Dubai is extremely high, with two main providers, Etisalat and du (which also hosts Virgin Mobile as an MVNO), offering extensive 4G/5G coverage. Landlines are still reliably used in businesses and residences. VoIP services, especially WhatsApp calling, are very popular for communication in Dubai.
Best Times to Call Dubai
Considering the significant time difference, coordinating calls between the United States (US) and Dubai requires planning.
Typical Dubai business hours are Sunday to Thursday, approximately 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM GST. Note the weekend is Friday and Saturday in Dubai.
The best overlap for calls often occurs during the US morning. Aim for 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM US Eastern Time (which corresponds to 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM / 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM GST in Dubai, depending on US DST). Calling earlier in the US morning is generally better to catch people during their afternoon work hours in Dubai.
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