Saudi Arabia Country Code: +966
The international calling code for Saudi Arabia is +966. You need this code to dial any phone number in Saudi Arabia from another country. This code is assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. Below you will find everything you need to successfully place a call to Saudi Arabia, including the correct number format, trunk prefix, and worked examples.
How to Call Saudi Arabia from Abroad
Follow these steps to dial a phone number in Saudi Arabia from any other country. The process is the same whether you are calling a landline or a mobile number.
- 1Dial the international access code or +
On a mobile phone, press and hold 0 to get the + symbol. From a landline, dial your country's exit code (00 from most of Europe, 011 from the US/Canada, 0011 from Australia). With Kinvo, simply type + in the dialer.
- 2Dial Saudi Arabia's country code: 966
After the + or exit code, enter 966. This routes your call to Saudi Arabia's telephone network.
- 3Drop the trunk prefix (0) from the local number
When a Saudi Arabia number starts with 0 domestically, remove it when dialing internationally. The trunk prefix is only used for calls within Saudi Arabia itself.
- 4Dial the remaining local number
Enter the area code (if applicable) and the subscriber number. The complete international number should look like this: +966 51 234 5678
Saudi Arabia Phone Number Format
Landline Numbers
Landline numbers in Saudi Arabia typically include an area code that identifies the city or region, followed by the subscriber number. Domestically, these numbers are prefixed with 0 for long-distance calls. When dialing from abroad, replace the 0 with +966.
Mobile Numbers
Mobile phone numbers in Saudi Arabia typically begin with 5 (after the country code). When calling a Saudi Arabia mobile from abroad, remember to drop the leading 0 before the mobile prefix.
International Format Example
Dialing Example: Calling Saudi Arabia
Suppose you want to call a Saudi Arabia number that is written domestically with the trunk prefix 0. Here is how to convert it to the international format:
Saudi Arabia Calling Rates on Kinvo
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With Kinvo, you can call landlines and mobiles in Saudi Arabia directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app to install, no subscription. Just sign up, add pay-as-you-go credits (starting from $5), and dial +966 followed by the local number.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Saudi Arabia Country Code
What is the country code for Saudi Arabia?
The international dialing code for Saudi Arabia is +966. This code must be dialed before the local phone number when calling Saudi Arabia from any other country. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Saudi Arabia is SA.
How do I call Saudi Arabia from the United States?
From the US, dial 011 (the US exit code) followed by 966 (the Saudi Arabia country code) and then the local number without the leading 0. Alternatively, dial +966 from a mobile phone. For example: +966 51 234 5678.
Do I need to drop the 0 when calling Saudi Arabia internationally?
Yes. When calling Saudi Arabia from abroad, you must remove the leading 0 (trunk prefix) from the beginning of the number and replace it with the country code +966. This trunk prefix is only used for domestic long-distance calls within Saudi Arabia.
What do Saudi Arabia mobile numbers start with?
Mobile phone numbers in Saudi Arabia typically start with 5 after the country code +966. When dialing from abroad, the full mobile number would begin with +966 5...
Can I call Saudi Arabia from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo allows you to call any phone number in Saudi Arabia directly from your web browser using WebRTC technology. No app download or installation is required. Simply create a free account, add credits (from $5), and dial +966 followed by the local number. Calls include HD voice quality and end-to-end encryption.
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