089
This is the telephone area code for Sandakan and surrounding areas in eastern Sabah, Malaysia.
How to Call Sandakan from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 60 (Malaysia country code)
- Dial the area code (89 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Sandakan from the United States
011 60 89 223 4567
Where:
011 = United States exit code
60 = Malaysia country code
89 = Sandakan area code (089 without the 0)
223 4567 = Local Sandakan phone number
Quick Facts
089
Area Code
+60
Country Code
8-digit
Dialing Format
00
Malaysia Exit Code
Sandakan Area Code Coverage
The 089 area code covers Sandakan and nearby towns in eastern Sabah:
Sandakan Town Centre
Central Business District, Batu Sapi, Sandakan Port
North Sandakan
Kinabatangan, Sukau, Batang Dua
South Sandakan
Beluran, Telupid, Labuk
West Sandakan
Milau, Kuantan (Sabah), Tongod
East Coast
Sebatik Island, Tawau (partial coverage near border)
Rural Sabah East
Lahad Datu (partial), Kunak, Paitan
Major Malaysia Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Malaysia
When calling Sandakan from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011