How To Call The Maldives From US: Updated For 2025
Quick Answer
To call Maldives from the United States:
- Landline or Mobile:
011 + 960 + Maldivian Number (7 digits)
Examples:
- For a Malé landline (e.g., starting with 3):
011 + 960 + 3XX XXXX - For a Maldivian mobile phone (e.g., starting with 7 or 9):
011 + 960 + 7XX XXXX
The Maldives is on Maldives Time (MVT), UTC+5, year-round. This is typically 9-10 hours ahead of US Eastern Time (ET), depending on US DST.
How to Dial Maldives from the US
How to Call a Landline in the Maldives
To call a Maldivian landline from the United States, follow these steps:
- Step 1 – Dial the US exit code: Start by dialing
011. - Step 2 – Dial Maldives' country code: Next, key in
960. - Step 3 – Dial the 7-digit Maldivian landline number: Maldivian landline numbers are 7 digits long. The Maldives uses a closed numbering plan, so no separate area code is dialed after the country code. Landline numbers typically start with
3XX XXXX(for Malé) or6XX XXXX(for other atolls).
For example, to call a Malé landline number 332 1234, you would dial: 011 960 332 1234
How to Call a Mobile Phone in the Maldives
Calling a Maldivian mobile phone from the US involves these steps:
- Step 1 – Dial the US exit code: Start by dialing
011. - Step 2 – Dial Maldives' country code: Next, key in
960. - Step 3 – Dial the 7-digit Maldivian mobile number: Maldivian mobile numbers are 7 digits long and typically begin with
7or9.
For example, if the Maldivian mobile number is 777 1234, you would dial: 011 960 777 1234 from the US.
Understanding Maldivian Phone Numbers
The Maldives uses the country code +960. It operates on a closed numbering plan, meaning all phone numbers within the Maldives are 7 digits long after the country code. You do not need to dial a separate area code when calling from abroad.
Landline Numbers
- Format from US:
011 + 960 + XXX XXXX(7-digit number) - Maldivian landline numbers are 7 digits long. Numbers in the capital, Malé, often start with
3(e.g.,33X XXXX,30X XXXX). Numbers in other atolls typically start with6(e.g.,6XX XXXX).
Mobile Numbers
- Format from US:
011 + 960 + XXX XXXX(7-digit number) - Maldivian mobile numbers are also 7 digits long and generally start with the digits
7or9.
Maldives Numbering Plan - No Separate Area Codes
When calling the Maldives from the US, after dialing 011 + 960, you dial the subscriber's complete 7-digit national number. The Maldives employs a closed numbering system, meaning traditional regional area codes are integrated into the 7-digit number and are not dialed separately.
The first digit(s) of the 7-digit number indicate the type of service or general region for fixed lines:
| Starting Digit(s) of 7-digit Number (after +960) | Service Type / General Area Association |
|---|---|
30X XXXX, 33X XXXX | Fixed Lines - Malé (Capital) |
6XX XXXX | Fixed Lines - Other Atolls/Islands |
7XX XXXX | Mobile Phones (e.g., Dhiraagu, Ooredoo) |
9XX XXXX | Mobile Phones (e.g., Dhiraagu, Ooredoo) |
400 XXXX | VoIP Services |
Note: This table provides general guidance. Always confirm the exact 7-digit number.
Maldivian Mobile Phone Prefixes
Maldivian mobile phone numbers are 7 digits long after the +960 country code. They typically begin with 7 or 9.
| Operator (Typical Association) | Mobile Prefixes (Start of 7-digit number after +960) |
|---|---|
| Dhiraagu | 73X, 74X, 75X, 76X, 77X, 78X, 79X |
| Ooredoo Maldives | 91X, 93X, 94X, 95X, 96X, 97X, 98X, 99X |
*Mobile Number Portability is active in the Maldives, so the prefix does not always guarantee the current service provider. The 'X' represents further digits.
Time Difference
The Maldives operates on Maldives Time (MVT), which is UTC+5, year-round. The Maldives does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
The time difference compared to the US East Coast (ET):
- When the US is on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4, typically March to November): The Maldives is 9 hours ahead of ET. (e.g., 12 PM EDT is 9 PM in the Maldives).
- When the US is on Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5, typically November to March): The Maldives is 10 hours ahead of ET. (e.g., 12 PM EST is 10 PM in the Maldives).
Maldives' Phone System
The Maldives has a modern telecommunications infrastructure, particularly in the capital, Malé, and resort islands. The system is regulated by the Communications Authority of Maldives (CAM). Key service providers include Dhiraagu (the incumbent) and Ooredoo Maldives, both offering fixed-line, mobile (including 4G LTE and expanding 5G services), and broadband internet services. The country is connected to international submarine fiber optic cables, ensuring good global connectivity. The numbering plan is closed, with all local numbers being 7 digits long.
Best Times to Call
Considering the Maldives is 9-10 hours ahead of US Eastern Time (ET):
- For calls from the US East Coast, very early morning ET is generally best to catch the end of the business day in the Maldives, or late evening ET to reach them in their morning.
- For example, 8 AM ET would correspond to 5 PM or 6 PM in the Maldives. Conversely, 9 PM ET would be 6 AM or 7 AM the next day in the Maldives.
- Typical business hours in the Maldives are Sunday to Thursday (with Friday and Saturday being the weekend), from around 8:00/9:00 AM to 4:00/5:00 PM MVT.
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