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Saudi Arabia Country Code +966
+966 is the international calling code for Saudi Arabia. Most phone numbers there have 9 digits, written 051 234 5678 inside Saudi Arabia and +966 51 234 5678 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its area codes, networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in Saudi Arabia at a glance
- Country calling code
- +966
- International dialing prefix
- 00 (or +)
- Trunk prefix (calls inside the country)
- 0
- Number length
- 9 digits (most numbers)
- Example mobile, from abroad
- +966 51 234 5678
- Same number, inside the country
- 051 234 5678
- Time zone
- Arabian Standard Time (Asia/Riyadh)
- Capital
- Riyadh
- Languages
- Arabic
- Currency
- SAR
- ISO country code
- SA
How to call Saudi Arabia
From another country
- Dial your country's exit code, or press + on a mobile.
- Dial the country code 966.
- Dial the number, leaving out its first 0.
+966 51 234 5678
From inside Saudi Arabia
Dial the number as it is written, starting with the trunk prefix 0. The country code is not needed.
051 234 5678
To call out of Saudi Arabia, start with 00 (or +).
Types of phone number in Saudi Arabia
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline, mobile, toll-free, premium rate and shared cost numbers. Mobile numbers have 9 digits. What each line type means.
Area codes in Saudi Arabia
All 6 area codes of Saudi Arabia, with where each is and how to dial it. Inside Saudi Arabia the area code is dialled with the 0 in front; from abroad, leave it out.
| Dial inside | From abroad | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 011 | +966 11 | Riyadh/Kharj |
| 012 | +966 12 | Makkah/Jeddah |
| 013 | +966 13 | Dammam/Khobar/Dahran |
| 014 | +966 14 | Madenah/Arar/Tabuk/Yanbu |
| 016 | +966 16 | Hail/Qasim |
| 017 | +966 17 | Abha/Najran/Jezan |
Networks with number ranges in Saudi Arabia
These networks were first allocated number ranges in Saudi Arabia, the ones with the most ranges first. Numbers can be moved between networks, so a number may no longer be with the network it started on.
- Virgin
- STC
- Lebara
- Mobily
- Red Bull Mobile
- Salam
- Zain
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Phone numbers in Saudi Arabia: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Saudi Arabia?
The country calling code for Saudi Arabia is +966. Put it in front of the number when you call Saudi Arabia from another country, and leave out the 0 that starts numbers inside Saudi Arabia.
How do I call Saudi Arabia from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 966, then the number without its leading 0. For example, 051 234 5678 inside Saudi Arabia is dialled as +966 51 234 5678 from abroad.
Do I dial the 0 at the start of a phone number in Saudi Arabia?
Only when you call from inside Saudi Arabia. The 0 is the trunk prefix, used for calls within the country. From abroad you leave it out: 051 234 5678 becomes +966 51 234 5678.
How many digits does a phone number in Saudi Arabia have?
Most phone numbers in Saudi Arabia have 9 digits after the country code. Some special-service numbers (toll-free, premium-rate) are shorter or longer.
What is the international dialing prefix in Saudi Arabia?
To call another country from Saudi Arabia, dial 00, then the country code you are calling, then the number. On a mobile phone you can press + instead of 00.
What are the area codes in Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has 6 area codes, each pointing at a city or region. Examples: 011 for Riyadh/Kharj, 012 for Makkah/Jeddah, 013 for Dammam/Khobar/Dahran and 014 for Madenah/Arar/Tabuk/Yanbu.
Which mobile networks have phone numbers in Saudi Arabia?
Number ranges in Saudi Arabia were first allocated to networks including Virgin, STC, Lebara, Mobily, Red Bull Mobile and Salam. People can move their number to another network, so the one a number started on may not be the one it uses today.
What time zone is Saudi Arabia in?
Saudi Arabia is on Arabian Standard Time. A phone number carries no time information, so check the time there before you call.
Can I look up a phone number from Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Enter any number with +966, or choose Saudi Arabia as the country, in the free phone number lookup. It shows the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP, toll-free), the place and network it was issued to, its time zone and every format of the number.