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Saudi Arabia
Phone Code is +966

Need to call Riyadh, Jeddah, or Mecca? The country code for Saudi Arabia is +966. Connect with family, business partners, or hotels instantly from your browser without roaming fees.

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How to Call Saudi Arabia Step-by-Step

Follow these simple steps to connect to any landline or mobile in the Kingdom.

1

Exit Code

Dial your country's exit code.
011 (USA/Canada)
00 (UK/Europe)
(Or just hold 0 to get + on mobile)

2

KSA Code (+966)

Dial +966. This routes your call to the Saudi Telecom network.

3

Area Code & Number

Dial the city code or mobile prefix.Important: Drop the leading zero!

The "Drop the Zero" Rule

Saudi area codes and mobile prefixes start with '0' (e.g., 011 for Riyadh, 055 for STC). When calling from abroad, you must remove this zero.

Landline (Riyadh)
+966 011 467 0000
Mobile (STC)
+966 055 123 4567

Saudi Arabia City Codes

Use these area codes for landline calls. Remember to drop the '0' when dialing internationally.

CityRegionArea Code
RiyadhCentral011
JeddahWestern (Makkah)012
Mecca (Makkah)Western012
DammamEastern013
KhobarEastern013
CityRegionArea Code
Medina (Madinah)Western014
TabukNorthwest014
AbhaSouthern017
NajranSouthern017
BuraydahQassim016
Mobile Networks

Saudi Mobile Prefixes

Identify the carrier by the prefix. Dial +966 followed by these numbers (dropping the first 0).

050 / 053 / 055
STC (Saudi Telecom)
054 / 056
Mobily
058 / 059
Zain
057
Virgin Mobile / Lebara

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the country code for Saudi Arabia?

The country calling code for Saudi Arabia is +966. You must dial this after your country's exit code (011 for US, 00 for Europe) and before the area code.

How do I call a mobile number in Saudi Arabia?

Saudi mobile numbers are 10 digits long and start with 05 (e.g., 050, 055). When calling from abroad, drop the leading '0'. Dial +966 followed by the 9-digit mobile number (e.g., +966 50 123 4567).

What are the area codes for major cities?

Riyadh is 011, Jeddah/Mecca is 012, and Dammam/Khobar is 013. Remember to remove the '0' when dialing internationally (e.g., +966 11... for Riyadh).

Can I use StartACall for business calls to KSA?

Yes, StartACall provides high-quality, low-latency VoIP connections suitable for professional business calls. We support calls to both landlines and mobile networks like STC, Mobily, and Zain.

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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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