Calling United Arab Emirates: [exit code] 971 [local number].
Quick answer
To call United Arab Emirates, dial your international exit code, then 971, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 971 50 123 4567.
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Dialing format
00 971 50 123 4567
Exit code • Country code • Local number
Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates - whether you’re calling Abu Dhabi or anywhere else.
Follow these simple steps to make a call to United Arab Emirates from anywhere in the world
Start with your country's international dialing prefix (often 00 or 011, or use + on mobile).
Dial the country code +971 for United Arab Emirates.
Dial the local phone number in United Arab Emirates (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: [exit code] 971 [local number] - For example: 00 971 612 345 678
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Calling Code
+971
Capital of United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi
Region
Asia (Western Asia)
Currency of United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates dirham (د.إ)
United Arab Emirates Time Zones
UTC+04:00
Current time
Your time
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United Arab Emirates is --
United Arab Emirates, located in Western Asia, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Abu Dhabi, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 11M.
The official currency is the United Arab Emirates dirham (د.إ). When calling United Arab Emirates, the country code is +971. The country observes the UTC+04:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include Arabic.
Population
11M
Population Rank
#83 of 230
Language Footprint
Arabic
Time Zone Footprint
UTC+04:00
City/Area Code Coverage
14 locations listed
Dial Code Status
Exclusive code in dataset
United Arab Emirates currently has a 9-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +971.
Use this route profile to plan a real international call to United Arab Emirates, including dialing format, timing, and destination context.
From
Your location
To
United Arab Emirates
For most international calls, start with your exit code or the plus sign, then dial +971 before the local United Arab Emirates number.
Use United Arab Emirates local business hours as the safest reference point before placing the call.
United Arab Emirates is represented here by AE/ARE, Abu Dhabi, Western Asia, about 11M people, United Arab Emirates dirham (د.إ), and primary language context of Arabic.
Destination calling code: +971. Destination time zones: UTC+04:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.
This destination-first route depends on the caller's local exit code plus +971. For business calls, use United Arab Emirates's local workday as the default timing reference.
Dialing sequence: exit code +971 local number. Business-hour window: Use destination business hours. Time relationship: N/A.
Destination market: United Arab Emirates is in Western Asia, with Abu Dhabi as a main administrative center. Calls may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 11M. Primary language context: Arabic. Local billing and everyday prices use United Arab Emirates dirham (د.إ).
Route context: This page is destination-first, so the most important planning variables are United Arab Emirates's country code, local timezone, destination language context, and whether the number is mobile or landline.
| City / Region | Area Code | Full Dialing Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | 971-2 | +971-2 [local number] |
| Ajman | 971-6 | +971-6 [local number] |
| Al Ain | 971-3 | +971-3 [local number] |
| Aweir | 971-58 | +971-58 [local number] |
| Dhayd | 971-6 | +971-6 [local number] |
| Dibba | 971-9 | +971-9 [local number] |
| Dubai | 971-4 | +971-4 [local number] |
| Falaj-al-Moalla | 971-6 | +971-6 [local number] |
| Fujairah | 971-70 | +971-70 [local number] |
| Khawanij | 971-48 | +971-48 [local number] |
| Ras-al-Khaimah | 971-77 | +971-77 [local number] |
| Sharjah | 971-6 | +971-6 [local number] |
| Tarif | 971-88 | +971-88 [local number] |
| Umm-al-Qaiwain | 971-6 | +971-6 [local number] |
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