How To Call KL From Singapore
Quick Reference Summary
To call Kuala Lumpur from Singapore:
001 + 60 + 3 + Local Number
Examples:
- For KL landline: 001 + 60 + 3 + XXXX XXXX
- For KL mobile phone: 001 + 60 + 1X + XXX XXXX
Singapore and Kuala Lumpur are in the same time zone – no time difference!
How to Call a Landline in Kuala Lumpur
Calling a Kuala Lumpur landline from Singapore is simple:
- Dial Singapore’s international access code: 001 (or 002, 008 depending on your carrier)
- Dial Malaysia’s country code: 60
- Dial the KL area code: 3
- Dial the local phone number (typically 8 digits)
For example, if you’re calling a Kuala Lumpur number written as (03) 2345 6789, you would dial 001 60 3 2345 6789 from Singapore.
Important: When people in Malaysia write down KL phone numbers, they include a 0 before the area code (e.g., 03 2345 6789). But when you call from Singapore, you need to drop this 0 and just dial the area code after the country code.
How to Call a Mobile Phone in Malaysia
Calling a Malaysian mobile phone follows a similar pattern:
- Dial Singapore’s international access code: 001 (or 002, 008)
- Dial Malaysia’s country code: 60
- Dial the mobile prefix (without the first 0)
- Dial the rest of the mobile number
For example, if the Malaysian mobile number is 012 345 6789, you would dial 001 60 12 345 6789 from Singapore.
Remember: Malaysian mobile numbers start with 01 when dialed within Malaysia. From Singapore, you drop the 0 and dial 1 after the country code 60.
Different Ways to Dial Internationally from Singapore
Singapore offers several international access codes depending on which phone company you use:
- 001: SingTel
- 002: M1
- 008: StarHub
The choice of access code might affect how much your call costs. If you’re using a phone card, follow the specific instructions that came with your card.
Understanding Malaysian Phone Numbers
Landline Numbers
Malaysian landline numbers usually have:
- A 1-2 digit area code (with a 0 in front when dialed in Malaysia)
- A 7-8 digit local number
For Kuala Lumpur specifically:
- Area code: 3 (written as 03 within Malaysia)
- Local number: 8 digits
Total digits for KL numbers: 10 (when dialed in Malaysia) or 9 (when called from other countries)
Mobile Numbers
Malaysian mobile numbers have:
- Start with 01 (when dialed in Malaysia)
- Followed by a digit that shows which mobile network it belongs to
- Followed by 7-8 more digits
Total digits: 10-11 (when dialed in Malaysia) or 9-10 (when called from other countries)
Area Codes for Major Malaysian Cities
Here’s a list of area codes for major cities and regions in Malaysia. Remember to drop the 0 when calling from Singapore:
| City/Region | Area Code (drop the 0 when calling from Singapore) |
|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur | 3 |
| Penang | 4 |
| Johor Bahru | 7 |
| Ipoh | 5 |
| Malacca | 6 |
| Kota Kinabalu | 88 |
| Kuching | 82 |
| Langkawi | 4 |
| Cameron Highlands | 5 |
| Kuantan | 9 |
| Putrajaya | 3 |
| Miri | 85 |
| Kota Bharu | 9 |
Mobile Phone Networks
Malaysian mobile numbers start with 01 followed by a specific digit that shows which company the phone belongs to. When calling from Singapore, drop the 0 and dial the remaining digits after the country code 60.
| Prefix | Network |
|---|---|
| 10 | Special number ranges |
| 11 | Maxis, Hotlink |
| 12 | Maxis, Hotlink |
| 13 | Celcom |
| 14 | Digi |
| 16 | Digi, Time |
| 17 | Maxis, Hotlink |
| 18 | U Mobile |
| 19 | Celcom |
Time Zone Information
Both Singapore and Kuala Lumpur are in the same time zone – Malaysia Time (MYT) and Singapore Standard Time (SGT), which is UTC+8 all year round. Neither country uses daylight saving time.
This means there is no time difference between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, making it very convenient to call at any time.
Special Numbers to Know
Service Numbers
- 1800: Toll-free numbers (usually can’t be called from outside Malaysia)
- 1300: Local rate numbers (can’t be called from abroad)
- 1xxx: Short codes for services (not accessible from abroad)
Emergency Numbers
- 999: Police, Fire, Ambulance
- 112: Alternative emergency number for mobile phones These cannot be dialed from outside Malaysia.
Calling Office Extensions
When calling a business in Kuala Lumpur that has extensions:
- Dial the full international number as usual
- Wait for the automated system to answer
- Then enter the extension number when prompted
Many businesses in KL have English language options in their automated systems.
Best Time to Call
Since Kuala Lumpur and Singapore share the same time zone, you can call at any time without having to calculate time differences. Business hours are similar:
- Business hours in Kuala Lumpur: Typically 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Monday to Friday
- Government offices: Usually 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday to Friday, with some offices closed for lunch from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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