Myanmar, also known as Burma, is a country located in South-Eastern Asia. The Myanmar country code is 95.
To call Myanmar from another country, you must first dial the international access code for your country, followed by Myanmar’s country code, and then the phone number you wish to reach.
How to Call Myanmar from Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
To call a telephone number in Myanmar from Dubai (United Arab Emirates):
- Dial the international call prefix. For calls from Dubai (United Arab Emirates), this is 00 (or ‘+’ from mobile phones).
- Dial the country code for Myanmar – 95.
- Dial the subscriber number, omitting the first zero if there is one.
Landlines – City/Area Codes in Myanmar
Landline numbers in Myanmar consist of an area code and subscriber number.
For example, a number in Yangon is written as 01-XXXXXXX, where 01 is the area code for Yangon.
Do not dial the 0 prefix with the area code when calling Myanmar from overseas. It is used for making calls within Myanmar.
For example, to call a subscriber in Yangon with the number XXXXXXX from overseas:
- Dial the international phone dialling code (00/+), the Myanmar country code 95, the area code without any leading 0, then the subscriber number i.e. dial 00-95-1-XXXXXXX or +95-1-XXXXXXX.
Mobile Telephone Numbers in Myanmar
Mobile phone numbers in Myanmar begin with 09 e.g. 09XXXXXXXXX.
When calling a mobile number in Myanmar from overseas do not dial any leading 0 listed with the number.
To call a mobile phone number in Myanmar from overseas, dial the international exit call prefix (00/+), the Myanmar country phone code (95), and then the subscriber number without the leading 0 i.e. for 09XXXXXXXXX dial 00-95-9XXXXXXXXX or +95-9XXXXXXXXX.
Mobile Phone Statistics
According to the World Bank, there were 106.70 mobile phone subscribers per 100 people in 2022.
In 2003 there were 0.14 mobile phone subscriptions for every 100 people living in Myanmar.
Mobile telephone subscription statistics by year for Myanmar are shown in the table below.
| Year | Mobile Phone Subscriptions (per 100 People) in Myanmar |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 106.70 |
| 2021 | 126.27 |
| 2020 | 147.03 |
| 2019 | 154.50 |
| 2018 | 116.10 |
| 2017 | 91.70 |
| 2016 | 97.48 |
| 2015 | 79.62 |
| 2014 | 56.84 |
| 2013 | 13.49 |
| 2012 | 7.43 |
| 2011 | 2.50 |
| 2010 | 1.20 |
| 2009 | 1.02 |
| 2008 | 0.75 |
| 2007 | 0.51 |
| 2006 | 0.45 |
| 2005 | 0.27 |
| 2004 | 0.20 |
| 2003 | 0.14 |
Nowadays, it is very rare to find someone without a mobile phone in Myanmar. The use of mobile phones has increased dramatically in the past years. There are various reasons for this.
One of the most important reasons is the change in the political landscape of Myanmar. After military rule ended in 2011, there was a surge in mobile phone use. This was because people were suddenly able to connect with the outside world and communicate with family and friends who lived abroad.
Myanmar’s telecom sector has changed dramatically since its inception when the industry was monopolised by one firm. The awarding of licences to Norwegian firm Telenor and Qatar-headquartered Ooredoo in 2014 effectively signalled the end of the state-run telecoms monopoly under Myanmar Posts and Telecommunications (MPT).
Since the liberalisation of Myanmar’s telecoms sector in 2014, the ICT sector has expanded rapidly. Mobile infrastructure has improved with towers being built by the new operators in both urban and rural areas, leading to increased coverage and connectivity.
The increase in mobile phone use can also be attributed to the fact that mobile phones are becoming more affordable. In the past, only wealthy people could afford mobile phones.
Landline Statistics
Data from the World Bank shows that in 2022 there were 0.99 landline telephone subscribers for every 100 people living in Myanmar.
The table below shows how fixed-line phone subscription statistics have changed in recent years.
| Year | Landline Telephone Subscriptions (per 100 People) in Myanmar |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.99 |
| 2021 | 0.97 |
| 2020 | 0.98 |
| 2019 | 0.99 |
| 2018 | 0.99 |
| 2017 | 1.06 |
| 2016 | 0.99 |
| 2015 | 1.00 |
| 2014 | 1.03 |
| 2013 | 1.06 |
| 2012 | 1.04 |
| 2011 | 1.05 |
| 2010 | 1.00 |
| 2009 | 0.91 |
| 2008 | 1.04 |
| 2007 | 0.96 |
| 2006 | 1.19 |
| 2005 | 1.06 |
| 2004 | 0.90 |
| 2003 | 0.77 |
Time Difference
When telephoning Myanmar from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), please note the time difference between the UAE and Myanmar.
The time now in Myanmar is . The date is .
The current time in the United Arab Emirates is . The date is .
The time difference between Myanmar and UAE is 2.5 hours.
Exchange Rate
The currency of Myanmar is the Burmese kyat (MMK).
Exchange rates between the Burmese kyat and the UAE dirham (MMK to AED, AED to MMK) are:
- 1 Burmese kyat (MMK) = 0.00175 AED
- 1 UAE dirham (AED) = 571.5 MMK
Exchange rates on this page were last updated on .
Useful Information
Myanmar, also known as Burma, is a country in South-Eastern Asia
Myanmar is bordered by Bangladesh and India to its northwest, China to its northeast, Laos and Thailand to its east and southeast, and the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal to its south and southwest.
The country’s capital city is Naypyidaw, while Yangon is its largest city.
Data from the World Bank shows that in 2022 the population of Myanmar was 54,179,306.
In 2003, the population was 46,924,293. Over the last 20 years, the population grew by 7,255,013 (15.5%).
The table below shows how the total population has changed in recent years.
| Year | Total Population of Myanmar |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 54,179,306 |
| 2021 | 53,798,084 |
| 2020 | 53,423,198 |
| 2019 | 53,040,212 |
| 2018 | 52,666,014 |
| 2017 | 52,288,341 |
| 2016 | 51,892,349 |
| 2015 | 51,483,949 |
| 2014 | 51,072,436 |
| 2013 | 50,648,334 |
| 2012 | 50,218,185 |
| 2011 | 49,794,522 |
| 2010 | 49,390,988 |
| 2009 | 49,015,836 |
| 2008 | 48,729,486 |
| 2007 | 48,445,647 |
| 2006 | 48,088,274 |
| 2005 | 47,724,471 |
| 2004 | 47,338,446 |
| 2003 | 46,924,293 |
Useful information about Myanmar:
- Two-letter Country Code (ISO 3166-1 alpha-2): MM
- Three-letter Country Code (ISO 3166-1 alpha-3): MMR
- Region: Asia
- Sub-region: South-Eastern Asia
- Capital: Naypyidaw
- Area: 676,578 square km
- Language(s): Burmese
- Borders: Bangladesh, China, India, Laos, Thailand
Myanmar Map
Myanmar can be seen on the map below.
