United Arab Emirates Dialing Code (+971)
The country calling code for United Arab Emirates is +971. Type a local number below to get its international form, and see how to dial United Arab Emirates from anywhere.
Type a local United Arab Emirates phone number to see its international form.
Note Drop the leading 0 of the area code when dialling from abroad: +971 4 123 4567. Dubai uses 4, Abu Dhabi 2.
How to dial United Arab Emirates
The + in +971 stands for your local exit code (011 in the US and Canada, 00 across most of Europe, 00 in United Arab Emirates itself). Any GSM mobile lets you dial the + directly.
United Arab Emirates dialing reference
| Country calling code | +971 |
| ISO country code | AE |
| Region | Middle East & Africa |
| Trunk prefix | 0 |
| Exit / IDD code (from United Arab Emirates) | 00 |
| Example number | 04 123 4567 |
| International format | +971 41234567 |
Calling United Arab Emirates step by step
- 01 Start with your exit code — 011 in the US and Canada, 00 in the UK and Europe, or + on any mobile.
- 02 Dial the United Arab Emirates country code 971.
- 03 Add the local number without its leading 0 trunk prefix — e.g. 41234567.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for United Arab Emirates?
The country calling code for United Arab Emirates is +971 (ISO code AE). You dial it after your own country's exit code — or type + on a mobile — before the local number.
How do I call United Arab Emirates from the US?
From the United States, dial 011 (the US exit code), then 971 (the United Arab Emirates country code), then the local number without its trunk prefix. For example: 011 971 41234567.
How do I call United Arab Emirates from the UK or Europe?
From the UK and most of Europe, dial 00 (the exit code), then 971, then the local number. For example: 00 971 41234567. On any mobile you can dial +971 41234567 instead.
What is the format of a United Arab Emirates phone number?
A typical United Arab Emirates number looks like 04 123 4567. Drop the leading 0 of the area code when dialling from abroad: +971 4 123 4567. Dubai uses 4, Abu Dhabi 2.