Middle East · SA
Saudi Arabia country code: +966
- Exit code from Saudi Arabia: 00
- Time zone: AST (UTC+3, no DST)
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What is the country code for Saudi Arabia?
The country code for Saudi Arabia is +966. To call Saudi Arabia from the United States, dial 011 966 followed by the local number with its leading 0 removed. From a mobile, dial +966 directly. A Saudi Arabia number in full international format looks like +966 50 123 4567.
Saudi Arabia at a glance
- Country calling code
- +966
- ISO country code
- SA
- Exit code (dialling out of Saudi Arabia)
- 00
- The prefix people in this country dial to reach another country.
- National trunk prefix
- 0
- Drop the 0 when dialling from abroad.
- Number length
- 8 or 9 digits after the trunk 0
- Time zone
- AST (UTC+3, no DST)
Dialing
How to call Saudi Arabia: step by step
The full sequence is: exit code + 966 + local number (minus the leading 0).
- 1
Dial your exit code
From the United States and Canada that is 011. From most of Europe, Asia, and Africa it is 00. On any mobile you can simply press and hold 0 to get a + instead, which works from anywhere. - 2
Dial 966
966 is the country calling code for Saudi Arabia. It never changes and it is the same from every country in the world. - 3
Drop the leading 0
Numbers written for domestic use in Saudi Arabia start with a 0. That is a national trunk prefix, not part of the number; remove it when dialling from abroad. 11 123 4567 is what you dial after +966. - 4
Check the time first
Saudi Arabia is on AST (UTC+3, no DST). Business calls placed outside local working hours are the most common reason an international call goes unanswered.
Worth knowing
The Saudi working week runs Sunday to Thursday, so Friday calls almost never connect.
Number format
What a Saudi Arabia phone number looks like
The examples below are format patterns showing digit grouping. They are not working numbers.
| Type | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | +966 XX XXX XXXX | +966 11 123 4567 |
| Mobile | +966 5X XXX XXXX | +966 50 123 4567 |
City codes
Saudi Arabia area and city codes
Written domestically these carry a leading 0. Drop it when dialling from abroad.
| City / region | Code | Dial from abroad |
|---|---|---|
| Riyadh | 011 | +966 11 |
| Jeddah | 012 | +966 12 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Saudi Arabia?
The country code for Saudi Arabia is +966. Written in full international (E.164) format, a Saudi Arabia number looks like +966 50 123 4567.
How do I call Saudi Arabia from the United States?
Dial 011, then 966, then the local number with its leading 0 removed. From a mobile you can dial +966 directly instead of 011.
How many digits is a Saudi Arabia phone number?
8 or 9 digits after the trunk 0. Written internationally it becomes +966 followed by that national number.
Do I keep the 0 when calling Saudi Arabia from abroad?
No. The leading 0 is a domestic trunk prefix. Dial +966 followed by the number with the 0 removed. Including it is the single most common reason calls to Saudi Arabia fail.
What time is it in Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia is on AST (UTC+3, no DST). Check the local time before calling; the safe business window is roughly 9am to 5pm local.
Sources
- ITU-T Recommendation E.164 — The international public telecommunication numbering plan — International Telecommunication UnionThe international number format, the 15-digit maximum, and how country codes and national numbers compose.
- ITU-T International Numbering Resources — International Telecommunication UnionThe assignment of country calling codes and the published national numbering plans they belong to.
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