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ALL COUNTRY CODES·Updated July 16, 2026

Quality Calls to United Arab Emirates (+971) Without Limits

Want to call United Arab Emirates? We've gathered the 971 code, dialing format, and best-value tips right here.

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United Arab Emirates
2 DIGIT ISOAE
COUNTRY CALLING CODE
+971
ARE
3 DIGIT ISO
CAPITAL
Abu Dhabi
TIME ZONE
UTC+4
CURRENCY
AED
LANGUAGES
Arabic
United Arab Emirates · Asia · +971

Trusted Ways to Reach United Arab Emirates

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DIRECT CALLS

Direct Calls

Calling United Arab Emirates straight from your line means entering 971 first; it's hassle-free but the rates run high.

No special app needed
Works on any phone
Standard carrier rates apply
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CALLING CARDS

Calling Cards

Connect to United Arab Emirates at reduced rates using a calling card — dial the access line, enter your PIN, and you're set.

Prepaid, no contracts
Available online & in stores
Good for occasional callers
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VOIP / MERATALKBest Value

VoIP / MeraTalk

MeraTalk connects you to United Arab Emirates over the web, offering the quality of a premium line at a fraction of the cost.

HD voice over internet
Get a local number instantly
Lowest per-minute rates
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United Arab Emirates Key Numbers

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United Arab Emirates
+971
Asia
Capital City
Abu Dhabi
Timezone
UTC+4
Currency
AED
Languages
Arabic
Population
9.9M
ISO Alpha-2
AE
ISO Alpha-3
ARE
Emergency Number
112

How Dialing Works for United Arab Emirates Made Clear

Full dialing sequence

011 +971 XX XXXXXXX
Exit Code
011 or 00
Your country's international access code
Country Code
+971
United Arab Emirates's international dial prefix
Area Code
XX
City or regional code — drop leading 0
Local Number
XXXXXXX
Full subscriber number, all digits
Format00 + 971 + area code + number
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Find your exit code

Start by dialing your own country's international access code. From the US or Canada this is 011; from most of Europe it's 00. This tells your network you're making an international call.

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Dial +971 for United Arab Emirates

Immediately follow with United Arab Emirates's country code — no spaces or dashes. This routes your call to United Arab Emirates's telephone network. On smartphones, replace the exit code with a + sign.

3

Enter the area code

Add the city or regional code for your destination in United Arab Emirates. If the local number starts with a 0 (trunk prefix), drop it — the country code replaces it when dialing internationally.

4

Dial the local number

Enter all remaining digits of the local number exactly as written. For mobile numbers, include every digit — no abbreviations. Press call and your carrier does the rest.

Calling Advice for United Arab Emirates

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Tip 01

For smooth, drop-free conversations, a fast and steady internet connection is essential.

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Tip 02

Using a quality headset, your calls to United Arab Emirates gain clarity, comfort, and hands-free ease.

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Tip 03

With UTC+4 as the destination zone, a little timing awareness goes a long way toward a smooth call.

Best Time To Call United Arab Emirates

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What Calls to Cost: United Arab Emirates

Calling United Arab Emirates costs more through a carrier and less over the internet — the method makes all the difference.

MethodWhat you getBest for
Landline
Widely available on any carrier
Familiar — no app required
Higher per-minute international rates
Requires calling card or international plan
Occasional callers
VoIP / MeraTalk
Recommended
HD voice calls to United Arab Emirates
Lowest per-minute rates available
Works on any device, anywhere
Get a local +${country.code} virtual number instantly
Businesses & frequent callers
Calling Cards
Fixed prepaid per-minute rate
No monthly fees or contracts
Works from any phone or landline
Limited to card balance — no overage
Infrequent travelers

How to get started with MeraTalk

01
Sign up
Create a MeraTalk account in minutes — no hardware needed.
02
Choose a number
Get a virtual United Arab Emirates number (+971) instantly.
03
Add credit
Top up with any amount — no monthly commitments.
04
Dial the number
Enter +971 followed by the area code and local number.
05
HD connection
MeraTalk routes your call over carrier-grade networks for crystal clarity.
06
You're live
Talk, hang up, and review call logs in your dashboard anytime.

United Arab Emirates Phone Number Types

After dialing 971, the digits you enter for United Arab Emirates fall into recognizable ranges for mobile, fixed-line, and toll services.

National Service Codes
Special-purpose number prefixes
PrefixTypeDial Code
800 / 1800Toll-Free+971 800 XXX XXX
900 / 1900Premium Rate+971 900 XXX XXX
MobileMobile Network+971 9XX XXX XXXX
EmergencyEmergency112
DirectoryDirectory EnquiryLocal only
Major City / Area Codes
How to dial cities in United Arab Emirates
CityArea CodeFull Dial
Abu DhabiXX+971 XX XXXX XXXX
Major City 2XX+971 XX XXXX XXXX
Major City 3XX+971 XX XXXX XXXX
Major City 4XX+971 XX XXXX XXXX
Major City 5XX+971 XX XXXX XXXX

Area codes vary by region. Contact MeraTalk support for the full United Arab Emirates number range list.

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