Telephone numbers in Malta
Location of Telephone numbers in Malta (dark green) – in Europe (green & dark grey) | |
| Country | Malta |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Numbering plan type | closed |
| NSN length | 8 |
| Country code | +356 |
| International access | 00 |
| Long-distance | none |
In 2001–2002, Malta introduced a new telephone numbering plan, expanding all fixed-line and mobile numbers to eight digits. Previously, fixed-line numbers had six digits, while mobile, mailbox, and pager services used seven-digit numbers.
Telephone numbers in Malta are regulated by the Malta Communications Authority (MCA), the national regulatory authority for the telecommunications sector in Malta. The numbering plan for Malta adheres to the E.164 international numbering standard, allowing communication both domestically and internationally.
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.