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Country Code for United Arab Emirates: +971

Asia

+971

Dialing Code

AE

ISO2

ARE

ISO3

د.إ AED

UAE Dirham

UTC+4

Timezone

Feb 24, 2026, 01:25 AM

Current Time

About United Arab Emirates Phone Codes

This page provides comprehensive information about United Arab Emirates's international dialing system, helping you make seamless phone calls to and from this destination.

The country code for United Arab Emirates is +971, which is essential for making international calls to United Arab Emirates. Our guide includes detailed dialing instructions, practical examples from major countries, and helpful tips to ensure your calls connect successfully. Whether you're calling for business, staying in touch with family, or making travel arrangements, you'll find all the country code information you need right here.

Beyond the primary phone code, we also provide useful details such as United Arab Emirates ISO country code (AE) ARE, local currency UAE Dirham (د.إ), time zone information (UTC+4), and step-by-step dialing instructions to make your international calling experience as smooth as possible towards United Arab Emirates.

How to Call United Arab Emirates

International Format: +971 X XXX XXXX

  1. 1Dial your country's international access code (usually 00 or +)
  2. 2Dial the United Arab Emirates country code: +971
  3. 3Dial the area code and phone number (8-9 digits total)

Examples from Popular Countries dialing to United Arab Emirates

From United States:

011 971 4 123 4567

From United Kingdom:

00 971 4 123 4567

From India:

00 971 4 123 4567

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Carriers in United Arab Emirates

Whether you're calling United Arab Emirates or visiting, knowing the local carriers helps with connectivity. Top carriers including Etisalat, du, Virgin Mobile and Swyp ensure reliable connectivity throughout the country. Compare their prepaid tourist plans to find the best value for your communication needs.

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The UAE has strict regulations on VoIP; apps like WhatsApp and FaceTime may not support voice calls over local mobile data.

United Arab Emirates's main city phone codes

CityPhone Code
Dubai+971 4
Abu Dhabi+971 2
Sharjah+971 6
Ajman+971 6
Ras Al Khaimah+971 7
Fujairah+971 9
Umm Al Quwain+971 6
Al Ain+971 3

Note: These are the main area codes for major cities in United Arab Emirates. When calling from abroad, dial the international access code, then +971, then the city code (without the + symbol), followed by the local number.