How to Use the Country Code 971 for Calling the UAE

Learn how to correctly dial the UAE with country code 971 from abroad, including international exit codes and dialing tips.

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Using 971 generally refers to dialing a phone number in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). To call the UAE from most countries, you'll need to dial your international exit code (often 00 or +), followed by 971, then the UAE number without the leading 0. For example, to call a number in Dubai from the US, dial 011 (the US exit code), followed by 971, and then the phone number.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is the international dialing code for the UAE? The international dialing code for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is 971.
  2. How do I call Dubai from the United States? To call Dubai from the US, dial 011 (the US exit code), then 971 (UAE country code), followed by the local phone number without the leading zero.
  3. Why do I need to remove the leading 0 when dialing UAE numbers from abroad? The leading 0 is used only for domestic calls within the UAE and should be omitted when dialing the number internationally.