This is the telephone area code for Kota Bharu and the East Coast states of Kelantan, Terengganu, and Pahang.
How to Call Kota Bharu from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 60 (Malaysia country code)
- Dial the area code (9 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number (usually 7 digits)
Example: Calling Kota Bharu from Australia
0011 60 9 748 0000
Where:
0011 = Australia exit code
60 = Malaysia country code
9 = Kota Bharu area code (09 without the 0)
748 0000 = Local Kota Bharu phone number
Quick Facts
Kota Bharu Area Code Coverage
The 09 area code covers Kota Bharu and surrounding districts in Kelantan:
Kota Bharu City
Bandar Kota Bharu, Kubang Kerian, Pengkalan Chepa
Pasir Mas
Pasir Mas Town, Rantau Panjang, Tendong
Tumpat
Wakaf Bharu, Pengkalan Kubor, Tumpat Town
Bachok
Pantai Irama, Jelawat, Gunong
Tanah Merah
Tanah Merah Town, Bukit Bunga, Gual Ipoh
Other Kelantan Districts
Machang, Kuala Krai, Gua Musang, Jeli
Major Malaysia Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Malaysia
When calling Kota Bharu from these countries, use these exit codes:
Thailand
001
United States
011
United Kingdom
00
Singapore
001
Saudi Arabia
00
China
00