Calling Malta from South Africa: 00 356 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Malta from South Africa, dial 00, then 356, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 356 9696 1234.
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Dialing format
00 356 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 South Africa
Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for South Africa.
Dial the country code +356 for Malta.
Dial the local phone number in Malta (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: 00 356 [local number] - For example: 00 356 612 345 678
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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 South Africa
00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))
South Africa Country Code
+27
Route Dialing Pattern
00 356 9696 1234
Capital Time Difference
1h destination behind
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
10:00-19:00
Currency Pair
South African rand (R) -> Euro (€)
Primary languages: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu) and Malta (English, Maltese).
Shared language overlap: English. Primary timezones: South Africa (UTC+02:00) and Malta (UTC+01:00).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from South Africa to Malta, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
South Africa
To
Malta
For dialing this route, callers in South Africa usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +356 before the local Malta number.
South Africa's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+02:00, while Malta's is UTC+01:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 10:00-19:00.
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.
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 South Africa's outbound dialing rules with Malta's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 1h destination behind, and the recommended origin-time window is 10:00-19:00.
Dialing sequence: 00 356 local number. Business-hour window: 10:00-19:00. Time relationship: 1h destination behind.
Destination market: Malta is in Southern Europe, with Valletta as a main administrative center. Calls from South Africa 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: South Africa is listed in Southern Africa with a population of about 63M; Malta is listed in Southern Europe with about 574K. The route has shared language overlap in English. Currency context also changes across the route: South African rand (R) in South Africa and Euro (€) in Malta.
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