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How to Call Oman from the United States
Country code +968 — Dial 011 968 92XX XXXX from a US landline or +968 92XX XXXX from a mobile phone.
What to Dial
- 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
- 2Dial 968, the country code of Oman.
- 3Dial the number: 8 digits, exactly as written: Oman has no leading 0 to drop.
| Calling a… | Written in Oman | From a US landline | From a cell phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 92XX XXXX |
011 968 92XX XXXX |
+968 92XX XXXX |
| Landline (Dhofar & Al Wusta) | 23 XXXXXX |
011 968 23 XXXXXX |
+968 23 XXXXXX |
X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 15, 71–72, 74–79 or 9. More number types: Oman phone number format.
Mobile or Landline?
Oman had 121 mobile subscriptions and 8.3 landlines per 100 people in 2024. Most people you call will be on a mobile, so ask for their mobile number and check what your plan charges for calls to Oman mobiles.
Source: World Bank (ITU).
Calling Tips for Oman
Best Time to Call
To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Muscat, call between 1:00 AM–12:00 PM EDT (10:00 PM–9:00 AM PDT). Oman doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.
Oman is on UTC+4, 8 hours ahead of US Eastern Time right now.
Cost Saving Tips
- VoIP services such as Google Voice or Vonage usually charge less per minute than a carrier's standard international rate.
- WiFi calling apps (WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime) are free when both parties have the app.
- Check your carrier's international plan — many offer add-on packages.