United Arab Emirates Calling Code
United Arab Emirates
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Key Facts
- International Calling Code
- +971
- Country Name
- United Arab Emirates
- Official Name
- United Arab Emirates
- Capital City
- Abu Dhabi
- Region
- Asia
- Subregion
- Western Asia
- ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2
- AE
- ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3
- ARE
- Trunk Prefix
- 0
- International Exit Prefix
- 00
United Arab Emirates Calling Code FAQ
- What is the country calling code for the United Arab Emirates?
- +971. From abroad, dial your network’s exit code (or +), then 971, then the UAE number with the leading 0 removed.
- Is it +971 or 971?
- Same code. +971 is the portable form for contacts and mobiles; 971 is what follows an origin exit prefix (for example 011 971… from the US). UAE outbound exit is commonly 00 when digits are required instead of +.
- Do I drop the leading 0?
- Yes for UAE numbers after +971. Domestic 050… → +971 50…; domestic 04… → +971 4…. Do not store +971 (0)… or +971 050….
- How do I dial a UAE mobile from abroad?
- From 050 XXX XXXX, drop the first 0, then dial or save +971 50 XXX XXXX (or exit code + 971 50 XXX XXXX).
- What about Dubai landlines and the emirate area code?
- Keep the area digit after dropping the trunk 0 — e.g. Dubai 04… → +971 4…. Omitting the emirate area code from a landline is a common mistake.
Related dialing guides
How to Dial United Arab Emirates
Saving the number in contacts
Start with +971, then use the reviewed national significant number. Remove the leading domestic 0 before adding +971.
Calling from abroad
On a mobile, use the + form. If a network requires digits instead, replace + with that origin network's international prefix. United Arab Emirates's own standard exit prefix for outbound calls is 00.
Calling a United Arab Emirates mobile
Remove the first 0 from 050, then add +971.
- Domestic display
- 050 XXX XXXX
- International display
- +971 50 XXX XXXX
- +971Country code: United Arab Emirates
- 50Mobile prefix: Domestic prefix without the trunk 0
- XXX XXXXSubscriber digits: Placeholder digits
Calling a United Arab Emirates landline
Remove the first 0 from 04, then add +971.
- Domestic display
- 04 XXX XXXX
- International display
- +971 4 XXX XXXX
- +971Country code: United Arab Emirates
- 4Area code: Dubai code without the trunk 0
- XXX XXXXSubscriber digits: Placeholder digits
Exceptions and Routing Notes
Common United Arab Emirates Formatting Mistakes
- Keeping the leading 0 after +971.
- Omitting the emirate area code from a landline.
- Inferring the current mobile network from the prefix after porting.
Number Portability and Carrier Data
Mobile number portability means a prefix may not identify the current carrier. Treat carrier data as a timestamped lookup result, not a permanent property of the number.
Step-by-Step Calling Routes
These reviewed routes combine this country's numbering rules with the international-access rules used by the named origin.
Primary sources
- National numbering plan: United Arab EmiratesInternational Telecommunication Union. Verified 2026-07-19.
- ITU-T E.164: The international public telecommunication numbering planInternational Telecommunication Union. Verified 2026-07-19.
See our editorial and sourcing methodology.
