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Saudi Arabia Phone Number Format
Country code +966 — Complete guide to Saudi Arabia phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.
How Saudi Arabia Phone Numbers Are Written
Phone numbers in Saudi Arabia have 9 digits after the country code +966.
Inside Saudi Arabia a number is written with a leading 0, which makes 10 digits:
051 XXX XXXX.
Drop that 0 when you call from abroad or save the number in international format:
+966 51 XXX XXXX.
| Country code | +966 |
|---|---|
| Digits after +966 | 9 digits |
| Trunk prefix (domestic calls) | 0, dropped after +966 |
| Mobile numbers start with | 050–051 or 053–059 |
| Exit code (to call abroad from Saudi Arabia) | 00 |
| Dial from the US | 011 966 51 XXX XXXX |
Mobile vs. Landline Numbers
9 digits after +966, starting with 050–051 or 053–059.
051 XXX XXXX at home+966 51 XXX XXXX international9 digits after +966. Landlines begin with an area code, for example Riyadh/Kharj:
011 XXX XXXX at home+966 11 XXX XXXX internationalSaudi Arabia Number Types
| Type | Starts with | Written at home | International | From the US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 050–051 or 053–059 | 051 XXX XXXX |
+966 51 XXX XXXX |
011 966 51 XXX XXXX |
| Landline | 011–014 or 016–017 | 011 XXX XXXX |
+966 11 XXX XXXX |
011 966 11 XXX XXXX |
| Toll-free | 80 | 800 XXX XXXX |
+966 800 XXX XXXX |
011 966 800 XXX XXXX |
| Premium rate | 92 | 9250 XXXXX |
+966 9250 XXXXX |
011 966 9250 XXXXX |
| Shared cost | — | 9200 XXXXX |
+966 9200 XXXXX |
011 966 9200 XXXXX |
X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.
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Saudi Arabia Area Codes
Major area codes in Saudi Arabia:
| Area Code | City / Region |
|---|---|
7 |
Abha |
3 |
Abqaiq |
3 |
Al Khobar |
2 |
Al Markazi |
1 |
Al Ulaya |
3 |
Anak |
6 |
Bukayriyah |
3 |
Dammam |
3 |
Damman |
3 |
Dhahran (Aramco) |
6 |
Hail |
2 |
Hawiyah |
1 |
Hawtah |
3 |
Hofuf |
2 |
Jeddah |
3 |
Jubail |
3 |
Khafji |
7 |
Khamis Mushait |
1 |
Layla |
4 |
Madinah |
2 |
Makkah |
2 |
Makkah (Mecca) |
4 |
Medin |
4 |
Medina Region |
1 |
Mubarraz |
7 |
Najran |
6 |
Qassim Region |
3 |
Qatif |
3 |
Qedieyeh |
2 |
Rabigh |
3 |
Ras Tanurah |
1 |
Riyadh |
3 |
Safwa |
1 |
Shaqra |
3 |
Sihat |
7 |
Southern Region |
4 |
Tabouk |
2 |
Taif |
3 |
Tarut Island - Mina and Darin |
4 |
Yanbou |
Dialing Tips
- Remove the leading 0: When dialing internationally, drop the trunk prefix (0) that is used for domestic calls in Saudi Arabia.
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Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use
+966instead of011 966. - Verify the number length: Numbers in Saudi Arabia have 9 digits after +966. If your call does not connect, check that no digit is missing or doubled.
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Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full
+966prefix so they work from any country.
Saudi Arabia Phone Number FAQ
How many digits does a phone number in Saudi Arabia have?
Phone numbers in Saudi Arabia have 9 digits after the country code +966. Written for domestic calls with the leading 0, a mobile number has 10 digits.
What do mobile numbers in Saudi Arabia start with?
Mobile numbers in Saudi Arabia start with 050–051 or 053–059 when written for domestic calls. In international format the leading 0 is dropped: +966 51 XXX XXXX.
How do I write a phone number from Saudi Arabia in international format?
Start with +966, then the national number without the leading 0. For example, a mobile number written 051 XXX XXXX at home becomes +966 51 XXX XXXX. From a US landline, dial 011 966 51 XXX XXXX.
What is the toll-free prefix in Saudi Arabia?
Toll-free numbers in Saudi Arabia start with 80, for example 800 XXX XXXX. Many toll-free numbers can't be reached from abroad.
How do I call the US from Saudi Arabia?
Dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX. From a mobile phone you can use + instead of 00: +1 XXX XXX XXXX.
- Saudi Arabia +966
- Kuwait +965
- Qatar +974
- Bahrain +973
- Iraq +964
- United Arab Emirates +971