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How to Call Somalia from the United States
Country code +252 — Dial 011 252 7 XXXXXXX from a US landline or +252 7 XXXXXXX from a mobile phone.
What to Dial
- 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
- 2Dial 252, the country code of Somalia.
- 3Dial the number: 7 to 9 digits for mobiles and 6 or 7 for landlines.
| Calling a… | Written in Somalia | From a US landline | From a cell phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 7 XXXXXXX |
011 252 7 XXXXXXX |
+252 7 XXXXXXX |
| Landline (Garowe) | 4 XXXXXX |
011 252 4 XXXXXX |
+252 4 XXXXXX |
X stands for any digit. More number types: Somalia phone number format.
Mobile or Landline?
Somalia had 54 mobile subscriptions and 0.3 landlines per 100 people in 2023. Most people you call will be on a mobile, so ask for their mobile number and check what your plan charges for calls to Somalia mobiles.
Source: World Bank (ITU).
Calling Tips for Somalia
Best Time to Call
To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Mogadishu, call between 2:00 AM–1:00 PM EDT (11:00 PM–10:00 AM PDT). Somalia doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.
Somalia is on UTC+3, 7 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.