966 Country Code: Saudi Arabia (+966)
Country code 966 (+966) belongs to Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia uses the international dialing code +966, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is SA.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +966 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 00966 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 966 (from the US and Canada), 0011 966 (from Australia), or the bare 966. All refer to the same Saudi Arabia country code. Note: 966 is not a US area code — US area codes are also 3 digits but +966 is the international dialing code for Saudi Arabia, not a domestic US destination.
All Saudi mobile numbers start with 5 after the country code — stc uses 50/55, Mobily uses 54/56, Zain uses 53/58/59. Landline area codes are 2 digits everywhere: 011 Riyadh, 012 Jeddah/Makkah, 013 Eastern Province, 014 Madinah. Drop the leading 0 when calling from abroad; dial +966 followed by the 9 remaining digits.
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Every Saudi mobile starts with 5 after +966 — easy to spot vs landlines which start 1.
Did You Get a Call from +966? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +966 followed by more digits is originating from Saudi Arabia. The caller is dialing you from a Saudi Arabia-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a Saudi Arabia carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +966:
- -Family or friends in Saudi Arabia calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at Saudi Arabia-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a Saudi Arabia call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +966 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
To return a call to a +966 number from the US, use Kinvo's Saudi Arabia dialing guide — calls cost from $5.89/min with no app to download.
Saudi Arabia Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Domestic vs International
Drop 0 and prepend +966.
Major City Area Codes in Saudi Arabia
Area codes for the largest cities in Saudi Arabia. When dialing from abroad, prepend +966 and drop the leading 0.
| City / Region | Area Code | Domestic Form | From Abroad |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riyadh | 11 | 011 | +966 11 |
| Jeddah / Makkah | 12 | 012 | +966 12 |
| Dammam / Eastern Province | 13 | 013 | +966 13 |
| Madinah | 14 | 014 | +966 14 |
| Abha / South | 17 | 017 | +966 17 |
Mobile Networks in Saudi Arabia
- 50
- 53
- 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59 (all mobiles are +966 5X XXX XXXX)
- stc
- Mobily
- Zain KSA
Saudi Arabia Telephone System Facts
Calling Saudi Arabia Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to Saudi Arabia come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the leading 0: domestically, Saudi Arabia numbers are written with 0 at the front (e.g. 0512345678), but that 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and must be removed when calling from outside Saudi Arabia. Dial +966 followed directly by the local number without the 0.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — Saudi Arabia area codes are not uniform length (Riyadh 11, Jeddah / Makkah 12, Dammam / Eastern Province 13), so confirm the city before dialing. The third is dialing during off-hours — Saudi Arabia uses Arabic business hours and consumer phones are usually answered between 8 AM and 9 PM local time. The fourth and most expensive mistake is assuming your US carrier's WiFi calling feature makes the call cheap. It does not — see WiFi calling vs VoIP for international calls for why.
For scam-call awareness: +966 is the legitimate Saudi Arabia country code, and most unsolicited calls from +966 numbers are legitimate calls from Saudi Arabia-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +966 number claims to be from a US government agency, your bank, or the IRS, hang up and call the agency back on its published number. Real authorities never demand payment over the phone.
When you are ready to place a call, the cheapest reliable route is to dial +966 from your browser using Kinvo — no app, no carrier add-on, and the per-minute rate is shown before you connect so there are no bill surprises. The browser approach also works from any laptop, tablet, or phone you happen to have access to, which matters when you're traveling, using a work device, or borrowing someone else's computer.
Calling Saudi Arabia from Your Browser
To place a call to Saudi Arabia, dial +966 followed by the local number in the Kinvo browser dialer. Pay-as-you-go, no app required.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Saudi Arabia Country Code
Which country is country code 966?
Country code 966 belongs to Saudi Arabia. The full international dialing code is +966, also written as 00966 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 966 from the US and Canada, or +966 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for Saudi Arabia?
+966 is the international dialing code for Saudi Arabia, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is SA. Equivalent forms — 00966, 011 966, +966, and 966 — all refer to the same Saudi Arabia country code.
Is 966 a US area code?
No. 966 is the international country code for Saudi Arabia, not a US area code. US area codes are also 3 digits but they are domestic North American Numbering Plan codes — to reach Saudi Arabia from the US, dial +966 or 011 966 followed by the local number.
What are the main area codes in Saudi Arabia?
The largest cities in Saudi Arabia use these area codes: Riyadh (11), Jeddah / Makkah (12), Dammam / Eastern Province (13), Madinah (14). When calling from abroad, prepend +966.
Who are the main mobile carriers in Saudi Arabia?
The major mobile operators in Saudi Arabia are stc, Mobily, Zain KSA. Kinvo routes calls to every Saudi Arabia mobile carrier at the same per-minute rate — no hidden surcharges for premium networks.
Do I drop the 0 when calling Saudi Arabia from abroad?
Yes. Saudi Arabia uses 0 as its domestic trunk prefix. When dialing from another country, remove it and replace with +966. The trunk prefix is only needed for long-distance calls within Saudi Arabia.
What is the emergency number in Saudi Arabia?
The emergency services number in Saudi Arabia is 911 (or 997 ambulance, 998 fire). Emergency numbers cannot be dialed via Kinvo or any VoIP service — use a mobile network or landline for life-threatening emergencies.
Can I call Saudi Arabia from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo connects calls to Saudi Arabia via WebRTC directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app download. Sign up, add credits from $5, and dial +966 followed by the local number.