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Somalia Phone Number Format
Country code +252 — Complete guide to Somalia phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.
How Somalia Phone Numbers Are Written
Phone numbers in Somalia have 7 to 9 digits for mobiles and 6 or 7 for landlines after the country code +252.
A number is written 7 XXXXXXX at home and
+252 7 XXXXXXX in international format.
Numbers that take the trunk prefix 0 for domestic calls lose it after +252.
| Country code | +252 |
|---|---|
| Digits after +252 | 7 to 9 digits for mobiles and 6 or 7 for landlines |
| Trunk prefix (domestic calls) | 0, dropped after +252 |
| Mobile numbers start with | Same digits as landlines |
| Exit code (to call abroad from Somalia) | 00 |
| Dial from the US | 011 252 7 XXXXXXX |
Mobile vs. Landline Numbers
7 to 9 digits after +252.
7 XXXXXXX at home+252 7 XXXXXXX international6 or 7 digits after +252. Landlines begin with an area code, for example Garowe:
4 XXXXXX at home+252 4 XXXXXX internationalIn Somalia, mobile and landline numbers start with the same digits, so you can’t reliably tell them apart from the number alone.
Somalia Number Types
| Type | Starts with | Written at home | International | From the US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | — | 7 XXXXXXX |
+252 7 XXXXXXX |
011 252 7 XXXXXXX |
| Landline | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 8 | 4 XXXXXX |
+252 4 XXXXXX |
011 252 4 XXXXXX |
X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.
Checking a number from Somalia? The phone number checker tells you if it is valid, mobile or landline, and gives its international format.
Somalia Area Codes
Major area codes in Somalia:
| Area Code | City / Region |
|---|---|
1 |
Hargeysa |
61 |
Mogadiscio |
Dialing Tips
- Remove the leading 0: When dialing internationally, drop the trunk prefix (0) that is used for domestic calls in Somalia.
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Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use
+252instead of011 252. - Verify the number length: Numbers in Somalia have 7 to 9 digits for mobiles and 6 or 7 for landlines after +252. 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
+252prefix so they work from any country.
Somalia Phone Number FAQ
How many digits does a phone number in Somalia have?
Phone numbers in Somalia have 7 to 9 digits for mobiles and 6 or 7 for landlines after the country code +252.
Can you tell a mobile number from a landline in Somalia?
Not reliably. In Somalia, mobile and landline numbers start with the same digits, so the number alone doesn't tell you which it is.
How do I write a phone number from Somalia in international format?
Start with +252, then the national number. For example, a mobile number written 7 XXXXXXX at home becomes +252 7 XXXXXXX. From a US landline, dial 011 252 7 XXXXXXX.
How do I call the US from Somalia?
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.