Country Code +966

Saudi Arabia uses the international dialing code +966

+966

Which Country Has Code +966?

Saudi Arabia uses the international dialing code +966.

How to Call a +966 Number from the US

Numbers in Saudi Arabia have 9 digits after +966. At home they are written with a leading 0; leave it out after +966 or 011 966.

Number	From a US landline	From a mobile
Mobile starts with 050–051 or 053–059	`011 966 51 XXX XXXX`	`+966 51 XXX XXXX`
Landline starts with 011–014 or 016–017	`011 966 11 XXX XXXX`	`+966 11 XXX XXXX`
Toll-free starts with 80	`011 966 800 XXX XXXX`	`+966 800 XXX XXXX`

X stands for any digit. Toll-free numbers often can't be reached from abroad. Full list of number types: Saudi Arabia phone number format.

Got a Call From +966?

A number starting with +966 is registered in Saudi Arabia. If you know someone there, it may be them. If you don't, be careful before you call back.

Reading a +966 number

•Mobile if the digits after +966 start with 50–51 or 53–59 (+966 51 XXX XXXX).
•Landlines start with an area code, for example +966 11 XXX XXXX for Riyadh/Kharj.
•Premium rate if it starts with 92 after +966: never call these back.
•Local time: 11:07 AM in Riyadh right now.

•Don't call back a number you don't recognize. One-ring scams hang up after a ring or two so you return the call, which can add a per-minute charge on top of an international rate.
•Caller ID can be faked. The code shown is not proof of where the caller really is.
•Real callers leave a message. If it matters, they'll text, email or leave a voicemail. Otherwise, block the number.

Country Code +966 FAQ

Which country has country code 966?

+966 is the country code of Saudi Arabia. Numbers have 9 digits after +966.

Is a +966 number a mobile or a landline?

In Saudi Arabia, mobile numbers start with 50–51 or 53–59 after +966, for example +966 51 XXX XXXX. Landlines start with an area code, such as +966 11 XXX XXXX for Riyadh/Kharj.

What time is it in Saudi Arabia right now?

It is 11:07 AM on Thursday in Riyadh (UTC+3), 7 hours ahead of New York. To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 2:00 AM–1:00 PM EDT.

Are some +966 numbers premium rate?

Yes. In Saudi Arabia, premium-rate numbers start with 92 after +966. Calling one back can cost far more than an ordinary international call, which is what one-ring scams rely on.

How do I call a +966 number from the US?

From a US landline, dial 011 966 51 XXX XXXX, without the leading 0 used inside Saudi Arabia. From a mobile, dial +966 51 XXX XXXX.

I got a call from +966. Should I call back?

Not if you don't recognize the number. Calling back +966 is an international call. Caller ID can be faked, and a real caller will leave a message.

Saudi Arabia Quick Info

Country	Saudi Arabia
Dialing Code	+966
ISO-2 Code	`sa`
ISO-3 Code	`SAU`
Capital	Riyadh
Continent	Asia
Population	36,973,555
Currency	Saudi Arabian riyal
Domain	`sa`

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Time in Riyadh

11:07 AM

Thursday · UTC+3 · 7 hours ahead of New York

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 2:00 AM–1:00 PM EDT (11:00 PM–10:00 AM PDT).