Country calling code
+966 Saudi Arabia country code
Saudi Arabia’s international calling code is +966. To call a Saudi Arabia number from another country, dial your exit code, then 966, then the local number without the leading 0.
- Calling code
- +966
- ISO 3166 code
- SA · 682
- Exit code (calling out)
- 00
- Trunk prefix (domestic)
- 0
- Number length
- 9–10 digits
- Time zones
- Riyadh
- Local time
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Number formats and examples are generated from libphonenumber-js numbering-plan metadata. They describe numbering rules, not a verified active subscriber or a phone’s current location. For an individual number, try the free format lookup.
How to call Saudi Arabia
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| A mobile phone, anywhere | +966 51 234 5678 |
| United States & Canada | 011 966 51 234 5678 |
| UK, Europe & most countries | 00 966 51 234 5678 |
| Australia | 0011 966 51 234 5678 |
| Inside Saudi Arabia | 051 234 5678 |
Inside Saudi Arabia, numbers are written with the trunk prefix 0 (for example 051 234 5678). Drop that 0 when you dial from abroad.
Saudi Arabia phone number format
A sample mobile number in Saudi Arabia is written +966 51 234 5678 internationally, 051 234 5678 locally, and +966512345678 in the E.164 format that apps and websites store. Numbers are 9–10 digits long after the country code.
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Calling abroad from Saudi Arabia
To call another country from a Saudi Arabia landline, start with the exit code 00, then the destination country code. On a mobile phone, holding 0 to type + works everywhere and replaces the exit code.
Missed call from +966?
If you don’t know anyone in Saudi Arabia, be careful with short missed calls from international numbers. “One-ring” scams hope you call back a premium-rate line. Don’t return the call, don’t share codes sent by SMS, and block the number if it keeps calling. A genuine contact will usually leave a message or text.
Frequently asked questions
Which country uses the +966 code?
+966 is the international calling code of Saudi Arabia (SA). No other country uses it.
How do I call Saudi Arabia from the United States?
Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 966, then the local number without the leading 0. From a mobile phone you can simply type +966 51 234 5678.
How many digits are in a Saudi Arabia phone number?
National numbers in Saudi Arabia are 9–10 digits long after the +966 country code. A typical mobile number looks like +966 51 234 5678.
Can I find the location of a +966 number?
Not from the number alone. Enter the number in AI Family Locator and send a location request. Live GPS location appears only after the owner installs the app and approves sharing. A number lookup shows only numbering details, not a current location.