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Somalia Country Code +252
+252 is the international calling code for Somalia. Most phone numbers there have 6 to 9 digits, written 7 1123456 inside Somalia and +252 7 1123456 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its area codes, networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in Somalia at a glance
- Country calling code
- +252
- International dialing prefix
- 00 (or +)
- Trunk prefix (calls inside the country)
- 0
- Number length
- 6 to 9 digits
- Example mobile, from abroad
- +252 7 1123456
- Same number, inside the country
- 7 1123456
- Time zone
- East Africa Time (Africa/Mogadishu)
- Capital
- Mogadishu
- Languages
- Somalia and Arabic
- Currency
- SOS
- ISO country code
- SO
How to call Somalia
From another country
- Dial your country's exit code, or press + on a mobile.
- Dial the country code 252.
- Dial the number, leaving out its first 0.
+252 7 1123456
From inside Somalia
Dial the number as it is written, starting with the trunk prefix 0. The country code is not needed.
7 1123456
To call out of Somalia, start with 00 (or +).
Types of phone number in Somalia
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline and mobile numbers. Mobile numbers have 7, 8 or 9 digits and landlines 6 or 7. What each line type means.
Area codes in Somalia
All 3 area codes of Somalia, with where each is and how to dial it. Inside Somalia the area code is dialled with the 0 in front; from abroad, leave it out.
| Dial inside | From abroad | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | +252 1 | Mogadishu |
| 03 | +252 3 | Hargeisa |
| 04 | +252 4 | Garowe |
Networks with number ranges in Somalia
These networks were first allocated number ranges in Somalia, 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.
- Somtel
- AirSom
- Golis Telecom
- Nationlink
- Somali Networks
- Telesom
- Amtel
- Hormuud
- SomNet
- STG
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Phone numbers in Somalia: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Somalia?
The country calling code for Somalia is +252. Put it in front of the number when you call Somalia from another country, and leave out the 0 that starts numbers inside Somalia.
How do I call Somalia from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 252, then the number without its leading 0. For example, 7 1123456 inside Somalia is dialled as +252 7 1123456 from abroad.
Do I dial the 0 at the start of a phone number in Somalia?
Only when you call from inside Somalia. The 0 is the trunk prefix, used for calls within the country. From abroad you leave it out: 7 1123456 becomes +252 7 1123456.
How many digits does a phone number in Somalia have?
Most phone numbers in Somalia have 6 to 9 digits after the country code: mobile numbers have 7, 8 or 9 and landlines 6 or 7.
What is the international dialing prefix in Somalia?
To call another country from Somalia, 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 Somalia?
Somalia has 3 area codes, each pointing at a city or region. Examples: 01 for Mogadishu, 03 for Hargeisa and 04 for Garowe.
Which mobile networks have phone numbers in Somalia?
Number ranges in Somalia were first allocated to networks including Somtel, AirSom, Golis Telecom, Nationlink, Somali Networks and Telesom. 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 Somalia in?
Somalia is on East Africa Time. A phone number carries no time information, so check the time there before you call.
Can I look up a phone number from Somalia?
Yes. Enter any number with +252, or choose Somalia 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.