+971 is the country code for the United Arab Emirates.
Every phone number in the UAE starts with +971 when you call it from another country. From the US, dial 011 971, then the number without its first 0.
- Time there
- Dubai timeGulf Standard Time, UTC+4, no daylight saving
- From the US or Canada
- 011 971 50 123 4567
- From the UK and most of Europe
- 00 971 50 123 4567
- From Australia
- 0011 971 50 123 4567
- From any mobile phone
- +971 50 123 4567
- Inside the UAE
- 050 123 4567
- Mobile numbers
- 9 digits after +971, starting 50, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 or 58
- Landlines
- 8 digits after +971, such as +971 2 XXX XXXX in Abu Dhabi
- Toll-free numbers
- Start with 800 or 400
Check a +971 number to see whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Pick the country, enter the number without the +971, and the free check shows whether it is valid and whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Mobile numbers in the UAE start with 5, and this table shows which networks first issued each start.
| At home | From abroad | First issued by |
|---|---|---|
| 050 | +971 50 | Etisalat |
| 052 | +971 52 | du |
| 053 | +971 53 | Virgin Mobile |
| 054 | +971 54 | Etisalat |
| 055 | +971 55 | du |
| 056 | +971 56 | Etisalat |
| 058 | +971 58 | du |
Etisalat started 050, 054 and 056, du started 052, 055 and 058 and Virgin Mobile started 053. People keep their number when they switch networks, so the start shows where a number began. Our free number portability lookup shows the network it is on today.
6 landline areas cover the United Arab Emirates, from 02 in Abu Dhabi to 09 in Fujairah.
| At home | From abroad | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 02 | +971 2 | Abu Dhabi |
| 03 | +971 3 | Al Ain |
| 04 | +971 4 | Dubai |
| 06 | +971 6 | Sharjah, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain |
| 07 | +971 7 | Ras Al Khaimah |
| 09 | +971 9 | Fujairah |
In the UAE, the phone number format for apps and SMS gateways is +971 followed by the number without its 0.
| Written | Example | Where you see it |
|---|---|---|
| At home | 050 123 4567 | Business cards, local ads |
| International | +971 50 123 4567 | Websites, email signatures |
| E.164 | +971501234567 | APIs, SMS gateways, CRMs |
A missed call from a +971 number you don't know can be a one-ring scam, so check it before calling back.
One-ring scams call once and hang up, hoping you call back a line that bills you international or premium rates.
- Don't call back an international number you don't know. A real caller leaves a message or sends a text.
- Check the number in the box above. A number that is not a working mobile or landline in the UAE is a warning sign.
- Hang up on anyone who wants gift cards, crypto or a wire transfer, or asks you to read out a code that was just texted to you.
- Report it at reportfraud.ftc.gov, and see the FCC's guide to one-ring scams.
The codes next to +971 belong to other countries, so one wrong digit reaches a different place.
These are the questions people ask most about +971.
Which country uses the +971 country code?
United Arab Emirates (UAE). Every phone number there starts with +971 when it is dialed from abroad.
How do I call the United Arab Emirates from the US?
Dial 011, then 971, then the number without its first 0. A mobile number written 050 123 4567 at home is dialed 011 971 50 123 4567 from the US, or +971 50 123 4567 from any mobile phone.
Is +971 the same as 00971?
Yes. 00 is the exit code used in the United Arab Emirates and most of the world, and the + on a mobile phone stands in for whatever exit code your network uses. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011 instead.
How many digits is a UAE phone number?
A mobile number has 9 digits after +971, written 050 123 4567 at home. A landline has 8 digits, written 02 XXX XXXX at home.
What are the area codes in the United Arab Emirates?
02 for Abu Dhabi, 03 for Al Ain, 04 for Dubai, 06 for Sharjah, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain, 07 for Ras Al Khaimah and 09 for Fujairah. From abroad, drop the 0 and put +971 in front.
What time is it in the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates is on Gulf Standard Time, UTC+4, all year. It does not use daylight saving time.
How do I check a +971 number that called me?
Enter it in the box above. The free check shows whether it is a valid number from the UAE and whether it is a mobile, a landline or a VoIP line, which helps you spot a one-ring scam before you call back.
Sources: Google's libphonenumber numbering data for lengths, mobile starts, area code places, first-issuing networks and time zones, as of September 24, 2026; the ITU list of country codes.