🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates Country Code
The country code for United Arab Emirates is +971. Use this code when dialing United Arab Emirates from abroad.
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+971
United Arab Emirates Country Code
United Arab Emirates Telephone System Details
Complete reference for United Arab Emirates's phone infrastructure
The UAE's telecom market is served by two operators: Etisalat (now e&, the larger carrier) and du (EITC). Both operators provide extensive 5G coverage in urban areas, and the UAE has one of the highest mobile penetration rates in the world at over 200%. VoIP calling services like WhatsApp and FaceTime calling were historically blocked in the UAE, though restrictions have eased in recent years.
| Country Code | +971 |
| International Prefix | 00 (used when calling out of United Arab Emirates) |
| Trunk Prefix | 0 (drop this when dialing from abroad) |
| Number Length | 9 digits (excluding country code) |
| Mobile Prefixes | 50, 52, 54, 55, 56, 58 |
| Emergency Number | 999 |
Special Dialing Rules
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.
How to Dial United Arab Emirates
Use +971 when calling United Arab Emirates from abroad
From United States
011 + 971 + number
011 is the US exit code
From United Kingdom
00 + 971 + number
00 is the UK exit code
From Mobile
+971 + number
+ works from any country
Example: Calling United Arab Emirates
To call a United Arab Emirates number like 12345678
011-971-12345678
00-971-12345678
+97112345678
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United Arab Emirates Country Code FAQ
What is the country code for United Arab Emirates?
The country code for United Arab Emirates is +971. Use this code when dialing United Arab Emirates from any other country.
How do I call United Arab Emirates from the US?
From a US phone, dial 011 + 971 + local number. The 011 is the US international access code.
What does the + mean in +971?
The + symbol represents the international access code. On mobile phones, you can dial + directly. On landlines, replace + with your country's exit code (011 for US, 00 for UK).
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