How to call Malaysia from Australia
Dial 0011 60, then the Malaysian number without its first 0.
How to Dial a Malaysian Number from Australia
Every Malaysian number starts with 0 when it is written in Malaysia. From Australia, you replace that 0 with 0011 60.
Convert a Malaysian number
Type or paste the number you were given, in any format. We show you exactly what to dial from Australia.
Dial 0011
This is the code for an international call from Australia.
Dial 60
This is the country code for Malaysia.
Dial the number without its first 0
Drop the 0 from the start of the area code or mobile number, then dial the rest.
From a mobile, you can also press + instead of 0011. For the same number, dial +60 3 1234 5678.
How to Call A Malaysian Mobile from Australia
Malaysian mobile numbers start with 01 and have 10 or 11 digits. Drop the 0 and dial the rest after 0011 60.
Every Malaysian mobile number starts with 1 after the 0 is dropped.
With a phone card, a Malaysian mobile costs from 4.4c a minute and a Malaysian landline from 2.3c a minute.
How to Call a Malaysian 1300 or 1800 Number from Australia
Most Malaysian 1300 and 1800 numbers do not work from Australia. They only work for calls inside Malaysia.
Look on the business's website for a normal number with an area code, and dial it the usual way: 0011 60, then the number without its first 0.
Get Cheap Calls To Malaysia
Call Malaysian landlines and mobiles from any Australian mobile or landline. Pick a card, pay online and get your PIN by email.
- Cards from $5
- No contract
- $0 monthly fees
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- 1Choose landlines or mobilesEach card has its own rate for each.
- 2Pick a cardThe list puts the cheapest card first.
- 3Pay and get your PINYour PIN is emailed after purchase.
Compare Phone Card and Mobile Plan Rates to Malaysia
What it costs per minute to call a Malaysian mobile at pay-as-you-go rates. A longer bar costs more.
- Vodafone (prepaid)4c/min
- Super Deal phone card4.4c/min
- India Call phone card5.2c/min
- TPG Mobile6c/min
- ALDImobile10c/min
- Optus (prepaid)10c/min
- amaysim20c/min
- Vodafone (plan)20c/min
- Everyday Mobile from Woolworths51c/min
- Telstra (plan)$1.09/min
- Optus (plan)$1.09/min
Show rates and fees as a table
| Provider | Rate per minute | Fee per call | 10-minute call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vodafone (prepaid) | 4c | Not stated | 40c |
| Super Deal phone card | 4.4c | None | 44c |
| India Call phone card | 5.2c | None | 52c |
| TPG Mobile | 6c | 35c | 95c |
| ALDImobile | 10c | None | $1.00 |
| Optus (prepaid) | 10c | Not stated | $1.00 |
| amaysim | 20c | None | $2.00 |
| Vodafone (plan) | 20c | 28c | $2.28 |
| Everyday Mobile from Woolworths | 51c | 40c | $5.50 |
| Telstra (plan) | $1.09 | 40c | $11.30 |
| Optus (plan) | $1.09 | 35c | $11.25 |
Mobile plan prices are from each provider's website, checked 9 October 2026. Many plans also sell bundles that include Malaysian calls. Prices can change, so check with the provider.
How to Call Malaysia with a Phone Card
A phone card is one of the cheapest ways to call Malaysia from any Australian mobile or landline. Your PIN is emailed after purchase.
Dial the access number
Call the card's local access number for your city.
Enter your PIN
Type the PIN from your email. A voice tells you how much credit you have.
Dial the Malaysian number
Enter 0011 60 + the number without its first 0, then press #. The voice tells you how many minutes you have.
Talk, then hang up
To call another number, press ## instead of hanging up.
Register your phone for PINless dialling and you can skip step 2 next time.
Cheapest Rates to Call Malaysia from Australia
Our cards with no connection fee and the best mix of Malaysian landline and mobile rates, checked on 22 October 2026. Rates are in Australian dollars per minute from the card's local access number.
| Card | Malaysian landline | Malaysian mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Super Deal | 2.3c/min | 4.4c/min |
| Easy Calling | 2.5c/min | 6.4c/min |
| India Call | 2.7c/min | 5.2c/min |
| Hello World | 3.3c/min | 6.3c/min |
| All Seasons | 3.4c/min | 5.4c/min |
Rates can change. The card page always shows the current rate before you buy.
What a Malaysian call costs
A 30 minute call to a Malaysian landline costs about 69c on Super Deal. A 30 minute call to a Malaysian mobile costs about $1.32.
For long calls
Some cards charge a connection fee and give a lower rate. Ring Me costs 1.5c a minute to Malaysian landlines plus 49c a call, and Mr Calls costs 3.7c a minute to Malaysian mobiles plus 89c a call. They save money on calls longer than about 60 minutes to a landline or 125 minutes to a mobile.
See every card for Malaysia
Compare all our cards for Malaysian calls, cheapest first, with prices and talk time.
Malaysian Area Codes
Dial these after 0011 60. They are shown without the first 0.
| City | Area code | You dial |
|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur and Selangor | 3 | 0011 60 3 + number |
| Penang | 4 | 0011 60 4 + number |
| Johor Bahru | 7 | 0011 60 7 + number |
| Ipoh | 5 | 0011 60 5 + number |
| Melaka | 6 | 0011 60 6 + number |
| Seremban | 6 | 0011 60 6 + number |
| Kota Bharu | 9 | 0011 60 9 + number |
| Kuantan | 9 | 0011 60 9 + number |
| Kota Kinabalu | 88 | 0011 60 88 + number |
| Kuching | 82 | 0011 60 82 + number |
Mobile numbers have no area code. Dial 0011 60, then the mobile number without its first 0.
Best Time to Call Malaysia from Australia
Malaysia is 2 to 3 hours behind Sydney and Melbourne, and on the same time as Perth. Malaysia does not use daylight saving.
| Time of year | Sydney & Melbourne | Brisbane | Perth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early April to early October | Malaysia is 2 hours behind | Malaysia is 2 hours behind | Same time |
| Early October to early April | Malaysia is 3 hours behind | Malaysia is 2 hours behind | Same time |
Evening in Australia is a good time to call. At 7pm in Sydney, it is 4pm or 5pm in Malaysia, depending on the time of year. Our rates are the same at any hour.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I call a +60 number from Australia?
Dial 0011 60, then the rest of the number. If the number is written as +60 3 1234 5678, dial 0011 60 3 1234 5678. From a mobile, you can dial +60 3 1234 5678 as written.
Do I drop the 0 when I call Malaysia from Australia?
Yes. Malaysian numbers start with 0 when they are written in Malaysia. Leave out that 0 after 0011 60. For example, the Kuala Lumpur number 03 1234 5678 becomes 0011 60 3 1234 5678.
How do I call a Malaysian mobile from Australia?
Dial 0011 60, then the mobile number without its first 0. For example, 012 345 6789 becomes 0011 60 12 345 6789.
Why can't I call Malaysia from Australia?
Check three things. You dialled 0011 60 at the start. You left out the first 0 of the Malaysian number. Your phone plan allows international calls. Malaysian toll-free numbers usually cannot be called from overseas.
How much does it cost to call Malaysia from Australia?
On cards with no connection fee, calls to Malaysian landlines start at 2.3c a minute and calls to Malaysian mobiles start at 4.4c a minute. Some cards add a fee to each call. A 30 minute call to a Malaysian landline costs about 69c.
What is the time difference between Australia and Malaysia?
Sydney and Melbourne are 2 to 3 hours ahead of Malaysia, Brisbane is 2 hours ahead of Malaysia and Perth is on the same time as Malaysia. The gap changes with daylight saving.
Can I call other countries with the same card?
Yes. Our cards call more than 200 countries. See the cheapest rates for each one on our cheap international calls page.
