Every number type in Saudi Arabia with real format examples: how numbers are written domestically, how to dial them from abroad, and the E.164 form your systems should store.
Right now in Saudi Arabia
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Country code
+966
Trunk prefix
0
Intl. call prefix
00
Mobile digits
9
Number formats by type
Examples from the official numbering plan metadata. The E.164 column is the normalized form for databases and APIs.
Type
Domestic (national)
From abroad
E.164
Digits
Landline
011 234 5678
+966 11 234 5678
+966112345678
9
Mobile
051 234 5678
+966 51 234 5678
+966512345678
9
Toll-free
0 800 123 4567
+966 800 123 4567
+9668001234567
10
Premium rate
0 9250 12345
+966 9250 12345
+966925012345
9
Shared cost
0 9200 12345
+966 9200 12345
+966920012345
9
How to call Saudi Arabia
From abroad: dial +966 (or your country's exit code, e.g. 00 from Europe, 011 from North America), then the national number without the leading 0. Example: +966 51 234 5678
Within Saudi Arabia: dial the number as written domestically, including the trunk prefix 0. Example: 051 234 5678
Calling abroad from Saudi Arabia: the international prefix is 00, or simply use + on mobiles.
Storing numbers in software: always store E.164 (+966512345678): unambiguous, sortable, and what SMS and telephony APIs expect.
Exact dial sequence from your country
Pick where you are calling from and get the digit-for-digit sequence for a Saudi Arabia number, with your country's exit code instead of the generic +.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the phone number format in Saudi Arabia?
Numbers in Saudi Arabia use country code +966. A mobile number looks like 051 234 5678 domestically, or +966 51 234 5678 in international format (E.164: +966512345678). Mobile numbers have 9 national digits.
How do I call Saudi Arabia from abroad?
Dial your country's international prefix (or +), then 966, then the national number without the leading 0. Example: +966 51 234 5678.
What is the country calling code for Saudi Arabia?
The country calling code for Saudi Arabia is +966. To call abroad from Saudi Arabia, the international prefix is 00 (or use +).
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