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Formula
From the US: 011 (or +) → 971 → UAE number without the leading 0.
| Type | Domestic in UAE | Save as (portable) | Dial from US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landline (Dubai) | 04 XXX XXXX | +971 4 XXX XXXX | 011 971 4 XXX XXXX |
| Mobile | 05X XXX XXXX | +971 5X XXX XXXX | 011 971 5X XXX XXXX |
X characters are placeholders, not a private callable number. Save +971 in contacts; use 011 only for all-digit US access.
Dial it step by step
- 1
Exit the US network. On a mobile or modern contact book, start with +. On a US landline, PBX, or digit-only service, dial 011.
- 2
Add the UAE country calling code: 971.
- 3
Add the NSN after removing the domestic leading 0. Retain the remaining emirate area digit or mobile prefix.
Portable contact format: + 971 + NSN
Digits-only call from US: 011 + 971 + NSN
Mobile and landline rules
- Mobile: domestic 05X becomes +971 5X.
- Dubai 04 becomes +971 4.
- After removing the 0, the emirate area digit remains part of the NSN.
See the United Arab Emirates calling-code reference and the international dialing format guide.
Worked examples
Domestic → portable international → digits-only from United States. All subscriber digits shown as X are placeholders.
| Type | Domestic in UAE | Save as (portable) | Dial from US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai landline | 04 XXX XXXX | +971 4 XXX XXXX | 011 971 4 XXX XXXX |
| Abu Dhabi landline | 02 XXX XXXX | +971 2 XXX XXXX | 011 971 2 XXX XXXX |
| Sharjah landline | 06 XXX XXXX | +971 6 XXX XXXX | 011 971 6 XXX XXXX |
| Ras Al Khaimah landline | 07 XXX XXXX | +971 7 XXX XXXX | 011 971 7 XXX XXXX |
| UAE mobile | 05X XXX XXXX | +971 5X XXX XXXX | 011 971 5X XXX XXXX |
Common mistakes on this route
- Keeping the UAE domestic 0 after 971.
- Omitting the emirate area digit after dropping the trunk 0.
- Saving 011 in the contact instead of +971.
Quick UAE area codes (from the US)
| City / area | Domestic area code | After +971 / 011 971 |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | 02 | 2 |
| Al Ain | 03 | 3 |
| Dubai | 04 | 4 |
| Sharjah / Ajman / Umm Al Quwain | 06 | 6 |
| Ras Al Khaimah | 07 | 7 |
| Fujairah | 09 | 9 |
Time difference (practical)
The UAE is UTC+4 with no daylight saving time. It is typically about eight to nine hours ahead of US Eastern depending on US daylight saving time.
How the international format is built
Under ITU-T E.164, the international number is the country code plus national significant number, with a maximum of 15 digits. The + symbol and spacing are access/display notation rather than E.164 digits.
Portable
+ 971 + NSN
Digits-only from US
011 + 971 + NSN
Related routes and references
FAQ
What is the UAE country code from the US?
971. Dial 011 or +, then 971 and the UAE number without its leading domestic 0.
Do I dial 011 or +?
Use + on a mobile or saved contact when supported. Use 011 on a US landline or digit-only path. After that, use the destination country code and national significant number.
Why drop the zero?
The leading 0 is a domestic trunk prefix, not part of the NSN after country code 971.
How do I dial a UAE mobile from the US?
Drop the 0 from 05X XXX XXXX, then dial 011 971 5X XXX XXXX or +971 5X XXX XXXX.
How do I dial a Dubai landline from the US?
Drop the 0 from 04 XXX XXXX, then dial 011 971 4 XXX XXXX or +971 4 XXX XXXX.
Standards and numbering-plan sources
- ITU-T E.164: The international public telecommunication numbering planInternational Telecommunication Union. Verified 2026-07-19.
- ITU-T E.123: Notation for national and international telephone numbersInternational Telecommunication Union. Verified 2026-07-19.
- National numbering plan: United StatesInternational Telecommunication Union. Verified 2026-07-19.
- National numbering plan: United Arab EmiratesInternational Telecommunication Union. Verified 2026-07-19.
See our editorial and sourcing methodology.