Calling Malta from Nigeria: 009 356 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Malta from Nigeria, dial 009, then 356, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 009 356 9696 1234.
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Dialing format
009 356 9696 1234
Exit code • Country code • Local number
Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Malta 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 Malta - whether you’re calling Valletta or anywhere else.
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Malta from Nigeria
Start by dialing 009 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for Nigeria.
Dial the country code +356 for Malta.
Dial the local phone number in Malta (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: 009 356 [local number] - For example: 009 356 612 345 678
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Calling Code
+356
Capital of Malta
Valletta
Region
Europe (Southern Europe)
Currency of Malta
Euro (€)
Malta Time Zones
UTC+01:00
Current time
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Malta is --
Malta, located in Southern Europe, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Valletta, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 574K.
The official currency is the Euro (€). When calling Malta, the country code is +356. The country observes the UTC+01:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include English, Maltese.
Population
574K
Population Rank
#168 of 230
Language Footprint
English, Maltese
Time Zone Footprint
UTC+01:00
City/Area Code Coverage
No city-level entries yet
Dial Code Status
Exclusive code in dataset
Malta currently has a 8-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +356.
Exit Code in Nigeria
009 (dial 009 (or + from mobile))
Nigeria Country Code
+234
Route Dialing Pattern
009 356 9696 1234
Capital Time Difference
0h (same time)
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
09:00-18:00
Currency Pair
Nigerian naira (₦) -> Euro (€)
Primary languages: Nigeria (English) and Malta (English, Maltese).
Shared language overlap: English. Primary timezones: Nigeria (UTC+01:00) and Malta (UTC+01:00).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from Nigeria to Malta, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
Nigeria
To
Malta
For dialing this route, callers in Nigeria usually start with 009 or the plus sign, then dial +356 before the local Malta number.
Nigeria's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+01:00, while Malta's is UTC+01:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 09:00-18:00.
Nigeria callers are represented by NG/NGA, with Abuja as a capital reference point, Western Africa, 224M people, Nigerian naira (₦), and primary language context of English.
Origin exit prefix: 009 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +234. Origin time zones: UTC+01:00.
Malta is represented here by MT/MLT, Valletta, Southern Europe, about 574K people, Euro (€), and primary language context of English, Maltese.
Destination calling code: +356. Destination time zones: UTC+01:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.
This route combines Nigeria's outbound dialing rules with Malta's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 0h, same primary timezone, and the recommended origin-time window is 09:00-18:00.
Dialing sequence: 009 356 local number. Business-hour window: 09:00-18:00. Time relationship: 0h, same primary timezone.
Destination market: Malta is in Southern Europe, with Valletta as a main administrative center. Calls from Nigeria may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 574K. Primary language context: English, Maltese. Local billing and everyday prices use Euro (€).
Route context: Nigeria is listed in Western Africa with a population of about 224M; Malta is listed in Southern Europe with about 574K. The route has shared language overlap in English. Currency context also changes across the route: Nigerian naira (₦) in Nigeria and Euro (€) in Malta.
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