252 Country Code: Somalia (+252)
Country code 252 (+252) belongs to Somalia. Somalia uses the international dialing code +252, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is SO.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +252 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 00252 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 252 (from the US and Canada), 0011 252 (from Australia), or the bare 252. All refer to the same Somalia country code. Note: 252 is not a US area code — US area codes are also 3 digits but +252 is the international dialing code for Somalia, not a domestic US destination.
Below you will find the number format, trunk prefix, major city area codes, and dialing facts specific to Somalia (+252).
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Did You Get a Call from +252? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +252 followed by more digits is originating from Somalia. The caller is dialing you from a Somalia-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a Somalia carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +252:
- -Family or friends in Somalia calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at Somalia-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a Somalia call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +252 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
Somalia Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Domestic vs International
Drop 0 and prepend +252.
Calling Somalia Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to Somalia come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the leading 0: domestically, Somalia numbers are written with 0 at the front (e.g. 0901234567), but that 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and must be removed when calling from outside Somalia. Dial +252 followed directly by the local number without the 0.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — Somalia numbers may have variable formatting depending on the carrier and city, so confirm the area code with the recipient before dialing. The third is dialing during off-hours — Somalia uses local 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: +252 is the legitimate Somalia country code, and most unsolicited calls from +252 numbers are legitimate calls from Somalia-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +252 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Somalia Country Code
Which country is country code 252?
Country code 252 belongs to Somalia. The full international dialing code is +252, also written as 00252 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 252 from the US and Canada, or +252 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for Somalia?
+252 is the international dialing code for Somalia, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is SO. Equivalent forms — 00252, 011 252, +252, and 252 — all refer to the same Somalia country code.
Is 252 a US area code?
No. 252 is the international country code for Somalia, not a US area code. US area codes are also 3 digits but they are domestic North American Numbering Plan codes — to reach Somalia from the US, dial +252 or 011 252 followed by the local number.
Do I drop the 0 when calling Somalia from abroad?
Yes. Somalia uses 0 as its domestic trunk prefix. When dialing from another country, remove it and replace with +252. The trunk prefix is only needed for long-distance calls within Somalia.
Can I call Somalia from my browser?
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