Calling Maldives from South Africa: 00 960 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Maldives from South Africa, dial 00, then 960, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 960 771 2345.
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Dialing format
00 960 771 2345
Exit code • Country code • Local number
Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Maldives 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 Maldives - whether you’re calling Malé or anywhere else.
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Maldives from South Africa
Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for South Africa.
Dial the country code +960 for Maldives.
Dial the local phone number in Maldives (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: 00 960 [local number] - For example: 00 960 612 345 678
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Calling Code
+960
Capital of Maldives
Malé
Region
Asia (Southern Asia)
Currency of Maldives
Maldivian rufiyaa (.ރ)
Maldives Time Zones
UTC+05:00
Current time
Your time
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Maldives
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Maldives is --
Maldives, located in Southern Asia, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Malé, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 515K.
The official currency is the Maldivian rufiyaa (.ރ). When calling Maldives, the country code is +960. The country observes the UTC+05:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include Maldivian.
Population
515K
Population Rank
#169 of 230
Language Footprint
Maldivian
Time Zone Footprint
UTC+05:00
City/Area Code Coverage
45 locations listed
Dial Code Status
Exclusive code in dataset
Maldives currently has a 7-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +960.
Exit Code in South Africa
00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))
South Africa Country Code
+27
Route Dialing Pattern
00 960 771 2345
Capital Time Difference
3h destination ahead
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
06:00-15:00
Currency Pair
South African rand (R) -> Maldivian rufiyaa (.ރ)
Primary languages: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu) and Maldives (Maldivian).
Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: South Africa (UTC+02:00) and Maldives (UTC+05:00).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from South Africa to Maldives, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
South Africa
To
Maldives
For dialing this route, callers in South Africa usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +960 before the local Maldives number.
South Africa's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+02:00, while Maldives's is UTC+05:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 06:00-15:00.
South Africa callers are represented by ZA/ZAF, with Pretoria as a capital reference point, Southern Africa, 63M people, South African rand (R), and primary language context of Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho +6 more.
Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +27. Origin time zones: UTC+02:00.
Maldives is represented here by MV/MDV, Malé, Southern Asia, about 515K people, Maldivian rufiyaa (.ރ), and primary language context of Maldivian.
Destination calling code: +960. Destination time zones: UTC+05:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.
This route combines South Africa's outbound dialing rules with Maldives'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: 00 960 local number. Business-hour window: 06:00-15:00. Time relationship: 3h destination ahead.
Destination market: Maldives is in Southern Asia, with Malé as a main administrative center. Calls from South Africa may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 515K. Primary language context: Maldivian. Local billing and everyday prices use Maldivian rufiyaa (.ރ).
Route context: South Africa is listed in Southern Africa with a population of about 63M; Maldives is listed in Southern Asia with about 515K. The main listed languages differ: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele +8 more) and Maldives (Maldivian). Currency context also changes across the route: South African rand (R) in South Africa and Maldivian rufiyaa (.ރ) in Maldives.
| City / Region | Area Code | Full Dialing Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Alif Alif | 960-45 | +960-45 [local number] |
| Alif Alif | 666 | +666 [local number] |
| Alif Dhaalu | 960-668 | +960-668 [local number] |
| Baa | 960-23 | +960-23 [local number] |
| Baa | 960-660 | +960-660 [local number] |
| Dhaalu | 960-46 | +960-46 [local number] |
| Faafu | 960-674 | +960-674 [local number] |
| Gaafu Alifu | 960-51 | +960-51 [local number] |
| Gaafu Alifu | 960-682 | +960-682 [local number] |
| Gaafu Dhaalu | 960-52 | +960-52 [local number] |
| Gaafu Dhaalu | 960-684 | +960-684 [local number] |
| Gnaviyani | 960-54 | +960-54 [local number] |
| Gnaviyani | 960-686 | +960-686 [local number] |
| Haa Alif | 960-20 | +960-20 [local number] |
| Haa Alif | 960-650 | +960-650 [local number] |
| Haa Dhaalu | 960-21 | +960-21 [local number] |
| Haa Dhaalu | 960-652 | +960-652 [local number] |
| Hulumale' | 960-35 | +960-35 [local number] |
| Hulumale' | 960-335 | +960-335 [local number] |
| Kaafu | 960-44 | +960-44 [local number] |
| Kaafu | 960-664 | +960-664 [local number] |
| Laamu | 960-47 | +960-47 [local number] |
| Laamu | 960-680 | +960-680 [local number] |
| Lhaviyani | 960-662 | +960-662 [local number] |
| Male' | 960-31 | +960-31 [local number] |
| Male' | 960-32 | +960-32 [local number] |
| Male' | 960-32 | +960-32 [local number] |
| Male' | 960-34 | +960-34 [local number] |
| Male' | 960-331 | +960-331 [local number] |
| Male' | 960-332 | +960-332 [local number] |
| Male' | 960-333 | +960-333 [local number] |
| Male' | 960-334 | +960-334 [local number] |
| Meemu | 960-672 | +960-672 [local number] |
| Noonu | 960-22 | +960-22 [local number] |
| Noonu | 960-656 | +960-656 [local number] |
| Raa | 960-658 | +960-658 [local number] |
| Seenu | 960-57 | +960-57 [local number] |
| Seenu | 960-58 | +960-58 [local number] |
| Seenu | 960-688 | +960-688 [local number] |
| Seenu | 960-689 | +960-689 [local number] |
| Shaviyani | 960-654 | +960-654 [local number] |
| Thaa | 960-678 | +960-678 [local number] |
| Vaavu | 960-670 | +960-670 [local number] |
| Villingili | 960-39 | +960-39 [local number] |
| Villingili | 960-339 | +960-339 [local number] |
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