Telephone numbers in Malta

Telephone numbers in Malta
Location of Telephone numbers in Malta (dark green)

– in Europe (green & dark grey)
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Location
CountryMalta
ContinentEurope
Typeclosed
NSN length8
Access codes
Country code+356
International access00
Long-distancenone

Malta adopted a new telephone numbering plan in 2001–2002, in which telephone numbers were expanded to eight digits for fixed line and mobile numbers. Previously, fixed line numbers were six digits, while mobile, mailbox and pager services were seven digits long.[1]

Telephone numbers in Malta are regulated by the Malta Communications Authority (MCA), the national regulatory authority for the telecommunications sector in Malta.[2] The numbering plan for Malta adheres to the E.164 international numbering standard, allowing communication both domestically and internationally.[3]

Malta utilizes a closed numbering plan, consisting of a country code, an area code, and a subscriber number. The country code for Malta is +356. Following the country code, telephone numbers are typically composed of an area code and a subscriber number.[4][1]

  1. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference timesofmalta was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Numbering | Malta Communications Authority". Malta Communications Authority (MCA). 22 August 2016. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
  3. ^ "Numbering Resources for M2M/IoT Connectivity Services". Malta Communications Authority (MCA). Retrieved 13 June 2024.
  4. ^ "History of Telephone Numbers and Telephony in Malta". smss.biz. 5 June 2024. Retrieved 13 June 2024.