Try: "Macau Peninsula", "Taipa", or "853"
This is the international dialing code for Macau, a Special Administrative Region of China.
How to Call Macau from Abroad
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 853 (Macau country code)
- Dial the 8-digit local phone number directly (no area codes)
Example: Calling Macau from the United States
011 853 2876 5432
Where:
011 = US exit code
853 = Macau country code
2876 5432 = Local phone number
Quick Facts
About Macau Phone Numbers
Macau uses a **closed 8-digit numbering plan** with no area codes. All landline and mobile numbers are 8 digits long and are dialed in full after the country code +853.
Common number prefixes:
• 28xx xxxx - Landlines
• 6xxx xxxx - Mobile numbers
• 8xxx xxxx - Additional mobile and VoIP services
Common Exit Codes by Country
When calling Macau from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
United Kingdom
00
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Notes on Calling Macau
Macau is a Special Administrative Region of China but maintains its own telecommunications system and country code (+853), distinct from mainland China (+86). There are no area codes-simply dial the full 8-digit number after +853.