Calling Malaysia from New Zealand: 00 60 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Malaysia from New Zealand, dial 00, then 60, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 60 12 345 6789.
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Dialing format
00 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 New Zealand
Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for New Zealand.
Dial the country code +60 for Malaysia.
Dial the local phone number in Malaysia (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: 00 60 [local number] - For example: 00 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 New Zealand
00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))
New Zealand Country Code
+64
Route Dialing Pattern
00 60 12 345 6789
Capital Time Difference
19h destination ahead
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
14:00-23:00
Currency Pair
New Zealand dollar ($) -> Malaysian ringgit (RM)
Primary languages: New Zealand (English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language) and Malaysia (English, Malay).
Shared language overlap: English. Primary timezones: New Zealand (UTC-11:00, UTC-10:00, UTC+12:00, UTC+12:45, UTC+13:00) and Malaysia (UTC+08:00).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from New Zealand to Malaysia, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
New Zealand
To
Malaysia
For dialing this route, callers in New Zealand usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +60 before the local Malaysia number.
New Zealand's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC-11:00, while Malaysia's is UTC+08:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 14:00-23:00.
New Zealand callers are represented by NZ/NZL, with Wellington as a capital reference point, Australia and New Zealand, 5.3M people, New Zealand dollar ($), and primary language context of English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language.
Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +64. Origin time zones: UTC-11:00, UTC-10:00, UTC+12:00, UTC+12:45 +1 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 New Zealand's outbound dialing rules with Malaysia's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 19h destination ahead, and the recommended origin-time window is 14:00-23:00.
Dialing sequence: 00 60 local number. Business-hour window: 14:00-23:00. Time relationship: 19h destination ahead.
Destination market: Malaysia is in South-Eastern Asia, with Kuala Lumpur as a main administrative center. Calls from New Zealand 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: New Zealand is listed in Australia and New Zealand with a population of about 5.3M; 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: New Zealand dollar ($) in New Zealand 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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