Dialling Code for United Arab Emirates
How to call United Arab Emirates from abroad
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The international dialling code for United Arab Emirates is +971. To call United Arab Emirates from the UK, dial 00 then 971, followed by the local number. From the US or Canada, dial 011 then 971. On a mobile phone you can simply dial +971 directly.
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United Arab Emirates calling details
| Country code | +971 |
|---|---|
| Internet domain | .ae |
| Emergency number | 999 |
| Time zone | UTC+04:00 — check the time before you call |
| Capital | Abu Dhabi |
Dialling codes of neighbouring countries
| Oman | +968 |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | +966 |
United Arab Emirates in context
- United Arab Emirates covers 83,600 km², making it the 113th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 135 people per km² ranks 69th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 2 countries: Oman, Saudi Arabia.
- With 11,294,243 people, United Arab Emirates holds about 3.7% of the population of Western Asia.
- That is roughly 0.2% of the Asia total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Sunday.
- United Arab Emirates is a member state of the United Nations.
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Calling United Arab Emirates — FAQ
What is the international dialling code for United Arab Emirates?
The dialling code for United Arab Emirates is +971.
How do I call United Arab Emirates from the UK?
To call United Arab Emirates from the UK, dial 00 971 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0).
How do I call United Arab Emirates from the US?
To call United Arab Emirates from the US, dial 011 971 followed by the local number.
Do other countries share the +971 dialling code?
No — +971 is used exclusively by United Arab Emirates.
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