Every number type in Somalia 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 Somalia
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Country code
+252
Trunk prefix
0
Intl. call prefix
00
Mobile digits
[7-9]
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
0 4 012345
+252 4 012345
+2524012345
6,7
Mobile
0 7 1123456
+252 7 1123456
+25271123456
[7-9]
How to call Somalia
From abroad: dial +252 (or your country's exit code, e.g. 00 from Europe, 011 from North America), then the national number without the leading 0. Example: +252 7 1123456
Within Somalia: dial the number as written domestically, including the trunk prefix 0. Example: 0 7 1123456
Calling abroad from Somalia: the international prefix is 00, or simply use + on mobiles.
Storing numbers in software: always store E.164 (+25271123456): 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 Somalia 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 Somalia?
Numbers in Somalia use country code +252. A mobile number looks like 0 7 1123456 domestically, or +252 7 1123456 in international format (E.164: +25271123456). Mobile numbers have [7-9] national digits.
How do I call Somalia from abroad?
Dial your country's international prefix (or +), then 252, then the national number without the leading 0. Example: +252 7 1123456.
What is the country calling code for Somalia?
The country calling code for Somalia is +252. To call abroad from Somalia, the international prefix is 00 (or use +).
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