Saudi Arabia Phone Numbers: Format, Area Code & Validation Guide - phone-number-standards -

Frequently Asked Questions

Saudi Arabian phone numbers follow a closed numbering plan of ten digits, starting with either '053,' '054,' '055,' '056,' '058,' '059,' '011,' '012,' '013,' '014,' '016,' or '017' followed by seven digits. Mobile numbers typically start with 05, while landlines have distinct area codes based on the city. International format is '+966' + 'area code without 0' + 'subscriber number'.
To call a landline in Saudi Arabia from another country, dial the international access code (e.g., 011 from the USA), followed by 966 (Saudi Arabia's country code), the area code without the leading 0, and the subscriber number. For example, if the area code is 011 and the number is 1234567, dial 011-966-11-1234567.
Saudi phone numbers follow a 10-digit closed dialling plan. Confirm the number starts with a valid area or mobile code such as '053,' '054,' '055,' '056,' '058,' '059,' '011,' '012,' '013,' '014,' '016,' or '017' and is followed by a 7-digit subscriber number. International format is '+966' followed by 9 digits.
The country code for Saudi Arabia is +966. When calling Saudi Arabia from another country, you must first dial the international access code for your country, followed by +966, the area code (without the leading '0'), and the subscriber number.
Mobile numbers in Saudi Arabia are assigned prefixes beginning with '05,' followed by another digit that specifies the mobile carrier, such as '053,' '054,' '055,' '056,' '058,' and '059.' This allows for distinct identification of mobile numbers from landlines.
In Saudi Arabia, '011' is the area code for Riyadh. When calling Riyadh from within Saudi Arabia, dial 011 followed by the 7-digit subscriber number. From abroad, dial the international code, 966, then 11, and finally, the subscriber number.
While this document does not provide a full list of area codes, they are essential for dialing landlines within Saudi Arabia. Area codes are assigned geographically and always used after the country code when making an international call. Reference resources online for comprehensive lists of area codes in Saudi Arabia.
Dial your country's exit code, then 966 (Saudi Arabia's country code), the mobile prefix (05X without the '0'), followed by the seven-digit subscriber number. For instance, to call a number like 055 1234567, dial (your exit code)-966-55-1234567.
Common mobile prefixes in Saudi Arabia include '053,' '054,' '055,' '056,' '058,' and '059.' These prefixes are used to identify the mobile carrier in Saudi Arabia. Each carrier has its own assigned prefix, which is part of the 10-digit phone number structure.
Use the +966 country code when making international calls to Saudi Arabia from any other country. It is placed before the area code or mobile prefix (without the leading zero) and the subscriber number to correctly route the call.
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