Cheap Calls to
Malaysia from UK
On an ordinary UK phone you would key in 00, then +60, then the local number, and the per minute charges keep stacking up. Intercalling carries that exact call from your browser instead, at cheap pay as you go rates, with nothing to install and no SIM to swap out.
The basics
- Outbound: Make calls without paying for a dedicated number.
- Inbound: Pick up a US/Canada digital number from $2.14 to $5/month.
- No apps: Works inside Chrome, Safari, Edge, and Firefox.
Call Malaysia in Three Simple Steps
Follow this sequence to reach any Malaysian landline or mobile while you are in the United Kingdom.
UK Exit Code
Begin with 00.
This signals to your UK network that the call is heading abroad.
(Holding '0' on a mobile gives you the '+' shortcut)
Malaysia Code
Add +60.
This is the country code that sends your call into Malaysia.
Area Code & Number
Close out with the area code or mobile prefix, then the number.Remember: drop the leading zero.
Where the Leading Zero Goes
Malaysian area codes (03 for KL, say) and mobile prefixes (012 and the like) each start with a '0'. The moment you call internationally from the UK, that zero falls away.
Malaysia Area Codes
The standard dialing codes for Malaysia's largest cities.
| City | Region | Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur | Federal Territory | 03 |
| Penang | North | 04 |
| Johor Bahru | South | 07 |
| Ipoh | Perak | 05 |
| City | Region | Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| Malacca | South | 06 |
| Kota Kinabalu | Sabah (Borneo) | 088 |
| Kuching | Sarawak (Borneo) | 082 |
| Kuantan | East Coast | 09 |
Cheap Per Minute Malaysia Calls
From the UK
Whether you are calling colleagues in KL or family in Penang, you pay the same low pay as you go rate. Because Intercalling carries the call across the internet, the heavy tariffs a UK carrier piles on never come into play.
- Per minute rates that start from just a few pence
- Connect to Maxis, Celcom, Digi, and U Mobile numbers all the same
- No hidden connection charges and nothing to sign up to
- Crisp, clear HD audio on every call
Pay Less
Avoid the £1.50/min that typical UK networks tack on.
Reach Anywhere
Get through to Borneo landlines or KL mobiles without fuss.
Secure
Bank-level encryption guards every conversation you have.
Quick Setup
No SIM card needed. Sign up and start dialing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Malaysia's country code?
It is +60. You enter it right after the UK exit code, which is 00.
How do I call a Malaysian mobile from the UK?
Begin with 00, then 60, then the mobile number without its leading zero. That turns 012-3456789 into 00 60 12 345 6789.
What is the time difference between Malaysia and the UK?
Malaysia runs 8 hours ahead of the UK on GMT, narrowing to 7 hours ahead while British Summer Time (BST) is in effect.
Can I call Malaysia for free?
Every new user gets a free trial to test the call quality first. After that, Intercalling's per minute rates come in well below standard UK carriers.
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