Calling Malaysia from Australia: 0011 60 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Malaysia from Australia, dial 0011, then 60, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 0011 60 12 345 6789.
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Dialing format
0011 60 12 345 6789
Exit code • Country code • Local number
Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Malaysia correctly helps your conversation start smoothly. This guide covers the essential dialing steps, including country and area codes that are easy to miss. By the end, you’ll be ready to connect confidently with anyone in Malaysia - whether you’re calling Kuala Lumpur or anywhere else.
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Malaysia from Australia
Start by dialing 0011 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for Australia.
Dial the country code +60 for Malaysia.
Dial the local phone number in Malaysia (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: 0011 60 [local number] - For example: 0011 60 612 345 678
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Calling Code
+60
Capital of Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur
Region
Asia (South-Eastern Asia)
Currency of Malaysia
Malaysian ringgit (RM)
Malaysia Time Zones
UTC+08:00
Current time
Your time
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Malaysia
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Malaysia is --
Malaysia, located in South-Eastern Asia, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Kuala Lumpur, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 34M.
The official currency is the Malaysian ringgit (RM). When calling Malaysia, the country code is +60. The country observes the UTC+08:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include English, Malay.
Population
34M
Population Rank
#42 of 230
Language Footprint
English, Malay
Time Zone Footprint
UTC+08:00
City/Area Code Coverage
43 locations listed
Dial Code Status
Exclusive code in dataset
Malaysia currently has a 9-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +60.
Exit Code in Australia
0011 (dial 0011 (or + from mobile))
Australia Country Code
+61
Route Dialing Pattern
0011 60 12 345 6789
Capital Time Difference
3h destination ahead
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
06:00-15:00
Currency Pair
Australian dollar ($) -> Malaysian ringgit (RM)
Primary languages: Australia (English) and Malaysia (English, Malay).
Shared language overlap: English. Primary timezones: Australia (UTC+05:00, UTC+06:30, UTC+07:00, UTC+08:00, UTC+09:30, UTC+10:00, UTC+10:30, UTC+11:30) and Malaysia (UTC+08:00).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from Australia to Malaysia, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
Australia
To
Malaysia
For dialing this route, callers in Australia usually start with 0011 or the plus sign, then dial +60 before the local Malaysia number.
Australia's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+05:00, while Malaysia's is UTC+08:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 06:00-15:00.
Australia callers are represented by AU/AUS, with Canberra as a capital reference point, Australia and New Zealand, 28M people, Australian dollar ($), and primary language context of English.
Origin exit prefix: 0011 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +61. Origin time zones: UTC+05:00, UTC+06:30, UTC+07:00, UTC+08:00 +4 more.
Malaysia is represented here by MY/MYS, Kuala Lumpur, South-Eastern Asia, about 34M people, Malaysian ringgit (RM), and primary language context of English, Malay.
Destination calling code: +60. Destination time zones: UTC+08:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.
This route combines Australia's outbound dialing rules with Malaysia's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 3h destination ahead, and the recommended origin-time window is 06:00-15:00.
Dialing sequence: 0011 60 local number. Business-hour window: 06:00-15:00. Time relationship: 3h destination ahead.
Destination market: Malaysia is in South-Eastern Asia, with Kuala Lumpur as a main administrative center. Calls from Australia may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 34M. Primary language context: English, Malay. Local billing and everyday prices use Malaysian ringgit (RM).
Route context: Australia is listed in Australia and New Zealand with a population of about 28M; Malaysia is listed in South-Eastern Asia with about 34M. The route has shared language overlap in English. Currency context also changes across the route: Australian dollar ($) in Australia and Malaysian ringgit (RM) in Malaysia.
| City / Region | Area Code | Full Dialing Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Alor Setar | 60-4 | +60-4 [local number] |
| Beranang | 60-3 | +60-3 [local number] |
| Bintulu | 60-8 | +60-8 [local number] |
| Broga | 60-3 | +60-3 [local number] |
| Cheras | 60-3 | +60-3 [local number] |
| Dengkil | 60-3 | +60-3 [local number] |
| Ipoh | 60-5 | +60-5 [local number] |
| Johor Bahru | 60-7 | +60-7 [local number] |
| Johore (state) | 60-7 | +60-7 [local number] |
| Kajang | 60-3 | +60-3 [local number] |
| Kedah | 60-4 | +60-4 [local number] |
| Kelantan (state) | 60-9 | +60-9 [local number] |
| Kepala Batas | 60-4 | +60-4 [local number] |
| Kota Bharu | 60-9 | +60-9 [local number] |
| Kota Kinabalu | 60-8 | +60-8 [local number] |
| Kuala Lumpur | 60-3 | +60-3 [local number] |
| Kuala Terengganu | 60-9 | +60-9 [local number] |
| Kuantan | 60-9 | +60-9 [local number] |
| Kuching | 60-8 | +60-8 [local number] |
| Labuan | 60-8 | +60-8 [local number] |
| Machang | 60-9 | +60-9 [local number] |
| Maran | 60-9 | +60-9 [local number] |
| Melaka (state) | 60-6 | +60-6 [local number] |
| Miri | 60-8 | +60-8 [local number] |
| Muar | 60-6 | +60-6 [local number] |
| Negeri Sembilan (state) | 60-6 | +60-6 [local number] |
| Pahang | 60-9 | +60-9 [local number] |
| Penang (state) | 60-4 | +60-4 [local number] |
| Perak (state) | 60-4 | +60-4 [local number] |
| Perlis (state) | 60-4 | +60-4 [local number] |
| Port Dickson | 60-6 | +60-6 [local number] |
| Sabah (state) | 60-8 | +60-8 [local number] |
| Sandakan | 60-8 | +60-8 [local number] |
| Sarawak (state) | 60-8 | +60-8 [local number] |
| Selangor (state) | 60-3 | +60-3 [local number] |
| Semenyih | 60-3 | +60-3 [local number] |
| Seremban | 60-6 | +60-6 [local number] |
| Sibu | 60-8 | +60-8 [local number] |
| Sintok | 60-4 | +60-4 [local number] |
| Sri Aman | 60-8 | +60-8 [local number] |
| Sungei Besi | 60-3 | +60-3 [local number] |
| Sungei Renggam | 60-3 | +60-3 [local number] |
| Terengganu (state) | 60-9 | +60-9 [local number] |
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