088
This is the telephone area code for Kota Kinabalu and surrounding areas in Sabah, Malaysia.
How to Call Kota Kinabalu from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 60 (Malaysia country code)
- Dial the area code (88 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Kota Kinabalu from Australia
0011 60 88 234 5678
Where:
0011 = Australia exit code
60 = Malaysia country code
88 = Kota Kinabalu area code (088 without the 0)
234 5678 = Local Kota Kinabalu phone number
Quick Facts
088
Area Code
+60
Country Code
8-digit
Dialing Format
00
Malaysia Exit Code
Kota Kinabalu Area Code Coverage
The 088 area code covers Kota Kinabalu and nearby towns in Sabah:
Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Central Business District, Sinsuran, Gaya Street
North Kota Kinabalu
Tanjung Aru, Luyang, Lintas
South Kota Kinabalu
Putatan, Penampang, Donggongon
West Kota Kinabalu
Sembulan, Likas, Inanam
East Coast
Kinarut, Papar, Tuaran
Greater KK Region
Ranau (partial), Kota Belud, Tenghilan
Major Malaysia Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Malaysia
When calling Kota Kinabalu from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011