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Call Saudi Arabia
Country Code +966

Reach Saudi Arabia (+966) from any browser. You only add a number when you also want to receive inbound calls.

Product facts

  • Outbound: No dedicated number required.
  • Inbound: Requires US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
  • No apps: Works in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.

Product facts

  • Outbound: No dedicated number required.
  • Inbound: Requires US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
  • No apps: Works in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.
How to Dial
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How to Call Saudi Arabia from Anywhere

Follow a few simple steps to connect to Saudi landlines and mobile phones from your browser using StartACall.

1

Exit Code or Plus

Start with your country's international exit code or press the plus sign on mobile or web VoIP. StartACall accepts the plus sign for instant dialing.

2

Saudi Code (+966)

Dial +966 to route the call to Saudi Arabia. This connects your browser call to the Saudi phone network via our secure VoIP bridge.

3

Area Code or Mobile

For landlines include the 2-digit area code without the leading zero. For mobiles drop the leading zero and use the full mobile number starting with 5.

Dialing Examples

International dialing to Saudi is simple: use +966, then the area or mobile number without the domestic leading zero.

Landline (Riyadh)
+966 11 234 5678
Mobile (Saudi Mobile)
+966 5X 123 4567
Drop the domestic 0 when dialing internationally

Saudi City Codes

Common area codes for major Saudi cities when dialing internationally.

CityRegionArea Code
RiyadhCentral11
JeddahWestern12
Dammam / KhobarEastern13
CityRegionArea Code
Al MadinahWestern14
BuraidahQassim16
AbhaAsir17
Mobile Numbers

Dialing Saudi Mobile Phones

Saudi mobile numbers require dropping the domestic zero when calling internationally. Here is what to expect.

Mobile Prefixes

Mobile numbers in Saudi Arabia typically start with 05 domestically. For international calls, remove the 0 and dial +966 followed by the 9-digit mobile number starting with 5.

+966 5X 123 4567

No Local Carrier Codes

You do not need to enter any domestic carrier codes when calling Saudi Arabia from abroad. Use the international format with +966 and the correct area or mobile sequence.

0 5X+966 5X

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the country code for Saudi Arabia?

The country calling code for Saudi Arabia is +966. Use this when dialing from abroad.

How do I call a Saudi mobile number?

Dial +966 followed by the mobile number without the leading zero. Saudi mobile numbers generally start with 5 after the country code.

Do I need to install an app to call?

No. StartACall runs in your web browser. Sign up, open the web dialer, and start calling Saudi Arabia in seconds.

Can I purchase a Saudi virtual number?

Yes. StartACall supports virtual number provisioning in many countries. Log in to your account to see availability for Saudi numbers and manage them from the dashboard.

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Calling Saudi Arabia: what to know

Saudi Arabia answers on the country code +966, with the capital in Riyadh and most business concentrated around Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam. The working language for business is Arabic, and local offices generally keep hours of 8:00 to 17:00 Sunday Thursday; Friday and Saturday are the weekend. Prayer-time pauses (~5 times per day) close many retail locations and slow B2B by 15 to 30 minutes each.

Outbound calls on StartACall need no phone number and no app. You place them from the browser, and you only add a US or Canada number when you also want to receive inbound calls.

Most mobiles in Saudi Arabia sit on operators such as STC (Saudi Telecom), Mobily (Etisalat), Zain KSA. Saudi mobile prefix 5xx, drop the leading 0 for international format.

Saudi Arabia runs on UTC plus 3, and it does not observe daylight saving, so the time difference stays constant through the year.

How to dial Saudi Arabia

  1. 1
    Start with the plus sign

    On a mobile, press and hold 0 to enter the plus sign. The plus sign works from any country, so you do not need to remember a local exit code.

  2. 2
    Enter the country code +966

    +966 routes the call to Saudi Arabia.

  3. 3
    Add the local number

    Dial the destination number without its leading 0. For Riyadh that means including the area code 11.

Rates to Saudi Arabia (+966)

Pay as you go, billed per minute with no connection surprises. A sample 10 minute call is shown for each line type.

Line typePer minute10 minute call
Mobile$0.9406$9.41
Landline$0.5254$5.25

Rates as of 2026-06-06, in US dollars, and subject to change. The exact rate is always confirmed in the dialer before you connect.

Frequently asked questions

What is the country code for Saudi Arabia?+

The country code for Saudi Arabia is +966. Riyadh uses the area code 11.

Do I need to install an app to call Saudi Arabia?+

No. StartACall runs in your browser on Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox, so you can place the call without downloading anything or buying a phone number for outbound calls.

Can I receive calls as well?+

Outbound calls need no number. To receive inbound calls you add a US or Canada digital number, billed monthly, and answer it in the same browser tab.

Last reviewed June 2026Reviewed by the StartACall calling teamDialing rules cross checked against ITU international dialing procedures
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