🇦🇪 How to Call United Arab Emirates from US
Complete guide to calling United Arab Emirates from the United States. Learn the dialing format, country code, and how to save up to 95% on your calls.
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Quick Reference: Dial United Arab Emirates
011 + 971 + number
011 is the US exit code
+971 + number
+ replaces exit code on mobile
Step-by-Step: How to Call United Arab Emirates
Follow these steps to dial United Arab Emirates from any US phone
Dial the US Exit Code: 011
This tells your phone carrier you're making an international call. From a cell phone, you can press and hold 0 to get the + symbol instead.
Dial United Arab Emirates's Country Code: 971
This routes your call to United Arab Emirates. Every country has a unique code - United Arab Emirates's is +971.
Dial the Local Number
Enter the full local number including any area or city code. Don't include the leading 0 if the local format uses one.
Example: Calling United Arab Emirates
Let's call a United Arab Emirates number: 12345678
011-971-12345678
+97112345678
Breakdown: 011 (US exit code) + 971 (United Arab Emirates code) + 12345678 (local number)
United Arab Emirates Phone Number Format
Understanding United Arab Emirates phone numbers
+971 XX XXXX XXXX
011-971-XX-XXXX-XXXX
Note: Drop the leading 0 when calling from abroad. UAE mobile numbers start with 050, 052, 054, 055, 056, or 058 locally. Internationally, dial +971 followed by 9 digits. For example, 050-123-4567 becomes +971-50-123-4567. Dubai landlines: +971-4-XXX-XXXX, Abu Dhabi: +971-2-XXX-XXXX.
United Arab Emirates Quick Facts
Capital
Abu Dhabi
Language
Arabic
Currency
AED
Timezone
UTC+4
Tips for Calling United Arab Emirates
The UAE is 9 hours ahead of US Eastern Time. Business hours are Sunday through Thursday (some private companies work Monday to Friday), typically 8 AM to 6 PM. Friday is the Islamic holy day. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are international cities, and English is widely spoken in business. During Ramadan, business hours are reduced (typically 9 AM to 2 PM).
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Calling United Arab Emirates FAQ
How do I call United Arab Emirates from the US?
From a US phone, dial 011 + 971 + local number. From a US cell phone, you can also dial +971 + local number using the + symbol.
What is the country code for United Arab Emirates?
The country code for United Arab Emirates is +971. When dialing from the US, use 011 as the exit code before the country code.
What does 011 mean when calling internationally?
011 is the US international access code (exit code). It tells your phone carrier that you're placing an international call. Different countries have different exit codes - for example, the UK uses 00.
How much does it cost to call United Arab Emirates?
With InternationalCall, calls to United Arab Emirates cost $0.55/min for mobile and $0.55/min for landline. Traditional carriers charge $1.50-3.00/min plus connection fees.
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