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How to Call Syria from the United States
Country code +963 — Dial 011 963 94X XXX XXX from a US landline or +963 94X XXX XXX from a mobile phone.
What to Dial
- 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
- 2Dial 963, the country code of Syria.
- 3Dial the number: 9 digits for mobiles and 8 or 9 for landlines, without the leading 0 used for calls inside Syria.
| Calling a… | Written in Syria | From a US landline | From a cell phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 094X XXX XXX |
011 963 94X XXX XXX |
+963 94X XXX XXX |
| Landline (Damascus and rural areas) | 011 XXX XXXX |
011 963 11 XXX XXXX |
+963 11 XXX XXXX |
X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 050, 090, 093–096 or 098–099. More number types: Syria phone number format.
Mobile or Landline?
Syria had 71 mobile subscriptions and 11.5 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 Syria mobiles.
Source: World Bank (ITU).
Calling Tips for Syria
Best Time to Call
To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Damascus, call between 2:00 AM–1:00 PM EDT (11:00 PM–10:00 AM PDT). Syria doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.
Syria 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.