The +95 country code is for Myanmar (also known as Burma). Whether you're calling Yangon, Mandalay, Naypyidaw, or anywhere else in the country, +95 is the prefix you need. The country has around 55 million people, and mobile phones went from a luxury to near-universal in under a decade.

Quick answer: The country code +95 is for Myanmar. Myanmar mobile numbers are 8-10 digits after +95 and all start with 9. A typical mobile looks like +95 9 XXX XXX XXX. Yangon landlines use area code 1: +95 1 XXX XXX.

How to call Myanmar: quick reference

Myanmar uses a domestic trunk prefix of 0. Drop it when dialing from abroad.

Calling from Dialing format
US/Canada mobile +95 [number without leading 0]
US/Canada landline 011-95-[number without leading 0]
United Kingdom (UK) 00-95-[number without leading 0]
Thailand 001-95-[number without leading 0]
Malaysia 00-95-[number without leading 0]
Singapore 001-95-[number without leading 0]
Japan 010-95-[number without leading 0]

Myanmar's diaspora is enormous. An estimated 4-5 million Myanmar citizens work in Thailand alone, concentrated in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and border provinces like Tak (Mae Sot). Smaller but significant communities live in Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, the US, the UK, and Australia. Since the February 2021 military coup, many more have left.

Understanding Myanmar phone numbers

Myanmar's phone numbering isn't as tidy as some countries. Mobile numbers are 8-10 digits after +95, and the length depends on the carrier and when the number was issued. Older numbers are shorter; newer ones tend to be longer. All mobile numbers start with 9.

Mobile numbers

Myanmar has four mobile operators:

  • MPT (Myanmar Posts and Telecommunications): The oldest carrier, state-owned. Various prefixes within the 9XX range. Has the widest coverage, especially in rural areas.
  • Ooredoo Myanmar: Qatari-backed carrier that entered in 2014. Uses 97X prefixes. Strong in cities.
  • Atom (formerly Telenor Myanmar): Originally Norwegian-owned, Telenor sold its Myanmar operations in 2022 after the coup. Now operated by a Lebanese consortium. Uses 96X prefixes.
  • Mytel: Joint venture between the military-linked Star High and Vietnam's Viettel. Launched in 2018. Uses 96X prefixes (different ranges from Atom). Some diaspora members avoid Mytel due to its military connection.

Before 2013, a SIM card in Myanmar cost over $1,000. The government opened the market to foreign carriers in 2013, and within a few years SIM prices dropped to a dollar or two. Mobile penetration went from around 10% to over 100% (more SIMs than people) by 2019. It was one of the fastest mobile adoption stories anywhere.

  • Length: 8-10 digits after +95 (varies by carrier and number generation).
  • Example: Domestic 09-XXX-XXX-XXX becomes +95 9 XXX XXX XXX internationally.

Landline numbers

Myanmar landlines use area codes of varying lengths followed by a local number:

  • Yangon: Area code 1.
  • Mandalay: Area code 2.
  • Naypyidaw: Area code 67.
  • Trunk prefix: Drop the leading 0 when dialing from abroad.

Landlines are uncommon outside government offices and some businesses. Most people in Myanmar have never had a landline -- they got their first phone when mobile SIMs became affordable in 2013-2014.

Myanmar area codes reference table

Yangon (area code 1) is the most commonly dialed. It's the largest city and commercial centre, even though the government moved the capital to Naypyidaw in 2006. Naypyidaw's area code is 67 -- if you're calling a government office, that's likely the one you need.

City Area code International format
Yangon 1 +95 1 XXX XXX
Mandalay 2 +95 2 XXX XXX
Naypyidaw 67 +95 67 XXX XXX
Mawlamyine 57 +95 57 XXX XXX
Bago 52 +95 52 XXX XXX
Pathein 42 +95 42 XXX XXX
Taunggyi 81 +95 81 XXX XXX
Sittwe 43 +95 43 XXX XXX
Myitkyina 74 +95 74 XXX XXX
Meiktila 64 +95 64 XXX XXX

Don't confuse +95 with +94

Myanmar is +95. Sri Lanka is +94. One digit off. The two countries are nowhere near each other geographically, so if you hear Sinhala or Tamil when you expected Burmese, check your dialing.

Code Country Region
+95 Myanmar Southeast Asia
+94 Sri Lanka South Asia

This mix-up happens less often than neighbouring-country confusions (like Kenya/Tanzania or Sudan/South Sudan), but it's worth watching for since +94 and +95 are right next to each other numerically.

Calling after the 2021 coup

The military coup on February 1, 2021 changed everything about telecommunications in Myanmar. In the days after the coup, the military ordered internet shutdowns, blocked social media platforms, and imposed nightly data blackouts. The situation has evolved since then but remains restrictive.

What callers should know:

  • Voice calls still work: Regular phone calls to +95 mobile numbers generally connect. Voice service has been more reliable than data since the coup. If you can't reach someone on WhatsApp, try a regular call.
  • Internet is restricted: Facebook has been banned since February 2021. This was a blow because Facebook was effectively the internet for most Myanmar users -- it was the primary messaging app, news source, and marketplace. Many people now use VPNs to access Facebook and other blocked services.
  • VPNs are widespread: Despite the ban, VPN usage is very high. People use them to access Facebook Messenger, which remains a primary communication tool in Myanmar.
  • Nighttime shutdowns: In the early months after the coup, data was cut entirely between 1 AM and 9 AM. These blanket shutdowns have eased, but localised shutdowns still occur during military operations, especially in conflict areas like Sagaing, Chin State, and Kayah State.
  • SIM surveillance: The military has required carriers to install intercept technology. Some people use multiple SIMs or change numbers frequently for security reasons. Don't be surprised if a contact's number changes.

The carriers: MPT, Ooredoo, Atom, Mytel

MPT is the legacy state carrier and still has the widest rural coverage. It's the default choice for many people outside Yangon and Mandalay. After the coup, MPT came under direct military control.

Ooredoo Myanmar entered the market in 2014 and built a strong urban network. It has faced financial difficulties and regulatory pressure since the coup.

Atom (formerly Telenor Myanmar) was the most Western-facing carrier. Telenor sold its Myanmar operations in 2022, citing the impossibility of operating ethically under military rule. The buyer, M1 Group (Lebanese), rebranded it as Atom.

Mytel launched in 2018 as a joint venture with Vietnam's Viettel and Myanmar military-linked entities. Some users in the diaspora refuse to use Mytel because of its military ties. In practice, Mytel has grown quickly and offers competitive pricing, especially on data.

An unusual time zone: UTC+6:30

Myanmar Standard Time (MMT) is UTC+6:30. That half-hour offset puts Myanmar 30 minutes ahead of Bangladesh and 30 minutes behind Thailand. It's one of a handful of countries with a :30 offset (alongside India, Sri Lanka, Iran, and Afghanistan).

Your location Time difference Call Myanmar 9 AM - 6 PM
US East Coast (EST) Myanmar is 11h 30m ahead 9:30 PM - 6:30 AM EST (night before)
US East Coast (EDT) Myanmar is 10h 30m ahead 10:30 PM - 7:30 AM EDT (night before)
UK (GMT) Myanmar is 6h 30m ahead 2:30 AM - 11:30 AM GMT
Thailand (ICT) Myanmar is 30m behind 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM ICT
Singapore (SGT) Myanmar is 1h 30m behind 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM SGT
Malaysia (MYT) Myanmar is 1h 30m behind 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM MYT
Japan (JST) Myanmar is 2h 30m behind 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM JST
South Korea (KST) Myanmar is 2h 30m behind 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM KST
Australia (AEDT) Myanmar is 4h 30m behind 1:30 PM - 10:30 PM AEDT

Tip: For the millions of Myanmar workers in Thailand, the 30-minute difference is barely noticeable -- a 7 PM call from Bangkok reaches Yangon at 6:30 PM. Evening calls from Thailand to family in Myanmar work well any day of the week.

The diaspora connection

Myanmar has one of the largest diasporas in Southeast Asia, driven by decades of military rule and economic hardship.

  • Thailand: By far the largest destination. An estimated 4-5 million Myanmar nationals work in Thailand, many in construction, fishing, agriculture, and factories. Mae Sot on the border is practically a Myanmar town. Bangkok's Samut Sakhon province is another major hub.
  • Malaysia: A large Myanmar community, including many Rohingya refugees. Concentrated in Kuala Lumpur and Penang.
  • Singapore: Myanmar workers in domestic work, construction, and services.
  • Japan and South Korea: Growing communities of Myanmar workers through employment programmes. Japan also has a significant Myanmar community in Tokyo and Osaka.
  • United States: Concentrated in Indianapolis (one of the largest Myanmar refugee populations in the US), Fort Wayne, and the greater New York area.
  • United Kingdom: London has a small but active Myanmar community.
  • Australia: Melbourne and Sydney, with a mix of students, professionals, and refugees.

Phone calls home to +95 numbers are part of daily life for all these communities. The Thai-Myanmar border is porous enough that some people near the border rely on Thai SIMs that pick up Myanmar towers, or vice versa.

Internet and calling apps

Facebook Messenger was the dominant communication app in Myanmar before the coup. For many people, Facebook was the internet -- they used it for messaging, news, buying and selling goods, and even as a phone directory. The military banned Facebook in February 2021, but millions still access it through VPNs.

Viber has been popular in Myanmar for years and was less affected by the post-coup blocks than Facebook. It's widely used for voice calls and messaging.

WhatsApp works but is less popular in Myanmar than in South or West Asia. Among the diaspora in Thailand and Malaysia, WhatsApp and LINE are common alternatives.

Mobile data is available in Yangon, Mandalay, and other cities (4G from all carriers), but coverage drops outside urban areas. In conflict zones -- particularly Sagaing, Chin, Kayah, and parts of Shan State -- service can be cut for weeks or months during military operations.

Burma vs. Myanmar: the name question

You'll see both names used. The military government changed the country's English name from "Burma" to "Myanmar" in 1989. Some countries and media outlets adopted "Myanmar," while others (including the US government for a long time) continued using "Burma." The phone code has always been +95 regardless of which name you use. Both "Myanmar phone number" and "Burma phone code" lead to the same +95.

Mobile vs. landline: how to tell the difference

You can tell by the first digit after +95:

  • Starts with 9: A mobile number.
  • Starts with 1, 2, or another low digit: A landline number (city area code).

Virtually all calls to Myanmar are to mobile numbers. Landlines are rare outside government and corporate offices.

Dialing examples

Here are practical examples for calling different types of Myanmar numbers:

Example 1: Calling a Yangon landline from the US

  • Myanmar number (domestic): 01-234-567
  • From a US mobile: +95 1 234 567
  • From a US landline: 011 95 1 234 567

Example 2: Calling a Myanmar mobile from the US

  • Myanmar number (domestic): 09-123-456-789
  • From a US mobile: +95 9 123 456 789
  • From a US landline: 011 95 9 123 456 789

Example 3: Calling from Thailand

  • Myanmar number (domestic): 09-456-789-012
  • From Thailand: 001 95 9 456 789 012

Example 4: Calling from Singapore

  • Myanmar number (domestic): Any mobile (e.g., 09-789-012-345)
  • From Singapore: 001 95 9 789 012 345

Common mistakes to avoid

Here are the most common mistakes when dialing the +95 country code:

  • Keeping the leading 0: Myanmar mobile numbers start with 09 domestically. Drop the 0. Dial +95 9 (not +95 09).
  • Confusing +95 with +94: Sri Lanka is +94, Myanmar is +95. One digit apart. They're on different continents.
  • Inconsistent number lengths: Myanmar mobile numbers can be 8, 9, or 10 digits after +95. Don't assume a "wrong" digit count means the number is invalid -- it might just be an older or newer number.
  • Assuming a failed call means a wrong number: Internet and phone services in Myanmar are subject to outages, especially in conflict areas. Try again later or try a different time of day.
  • Number changes: People in Myanmar change SIM cards more frequently than in many countries, especially since the coup. Verify the number is current before assuming it's wrong.

Cheapest ways to call +95 numbers

International calls to Myanmar through major carriers can cost $1-$4 per minute. Here's how to bring that down:

  • VoIP services: Services like CallSky.io offer competitive per-minute rates to Myanmar mobile and landline numbers. Check our international calling rates.
  • Viber/WhatsApp: Free when both sides have data. Viber is more widely used in Myanmar than WhatsApp. Requires a VPN for some services since the 2021 restrictions.
  • Facebook Messenger: Still the most popular app among Myanmar users, but requires a VPN. If both sides have VPNs working, Messenger voice calls are free.
  • Calling cards: Available in Myanmar diaspora communities, especially in Thai border towns and Bangkok. Check our guide to the best apps for WiFi calling.

For calls to rural areas or conflict zones where data is unavailable, a regular voice call to a +95 mobile is your only reliable option.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

What country has the +95 country code?

The +95 country code is for Myanmar (also known as Burma).

How many digits is a Myanmar phone number?

Myanmar mobile numbers are 8-10 digits after +95. All mobile numbers start with 9. The length varies by carrier and when the number was issued.

What is the area code for Yangon?

The area code for Yangon is 1. Internationally, dial +95 1 followed by the local number.

How do I call Myanmar from the USA?

From a mobile phone, dial +95 followed by the Myanmar number (drop the leading 0). From a landline, dial the US exit code 011, then 95, then the number.

What time zone is Myanmar in?

Myanmar is on Myanmar Standard Time (MMT, UTC+6:30) year-round with no daylight saving time. The :30 offset means Myanmar is 30 minutes behind Thailand.

Does WhatsApp work in Myanmar?

WhatsApp works in Myanmar but is less popular than Viber or Facebook Messenger. Facebook services require a VPN since the 2021 ban. Regular voice calls to +95 numbers remain the most reliable option in areas with limited data.

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