This is the telephone area code for Kuching, the capital city of Sarawak, and its surrounding districts.
How to Call Kuching from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 60 (Malaysia country code)
- Dial the area code (82 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Kuching from the United Kingdom
00 60 82 240 000
Where:
00 = UK exit code
60 = Malaysia country code
82 = Kuching area code (082 without the 0)
240 000 = Local Kuching phone number
Quick Facts
Kuching Area Code Coverage
The 082 area code covers Kuching City and several neighboring administrative districts in Sarawak:
Kuching North & South
City Centre, Waterfront, Padungan, Petra Jaya
Batu Kawa
MJC City, Batu Kawa Old Town, Pine's Square
Kota Samarahan
University areas (UNIMAS, UiTM), Desa Ilmu
Bau
Bau Town, Tasik Biru, Fairy Cave area
Lundu
Lundu Town, Pandan Beach, Sematan
Siburan & Padawan
17th Mile, Siburan Town, Borneo Highlands
Major Malaysia Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Malaysia
When calling Kuching from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States / Canada
011
Australia
0011
UK / Europe
00
Singapore
001
Japan
010
China
00