How to call Oman
- From mobile
- +968 xx xxxxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 968 xx xxxxxx
From $0.28/min in your browser, from any country
How to call Oman from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Oman from abroad
How to make a call to Oman from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. Oman uses no trunk 0, so you dial every digit after +968 exactly as written.
- 00Exit code
- 968Country code of Oman
- 24Muscat
- xxxxxxLocal number
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call Oman
How to call Oman number by city
A landline has 8 digits: 2, the region digit, and 6 more.
- Muscat+968 24
- Dhofar & Al Wusta+968 23
- A’Dakhliyah+968 25
- Al Batinah & Musandam+968 26
Mobiles take no city code
A mobile starts with 1, 7, or 9. Dial it straight after the country code.
- Landline+968 2
- Mobile+968 1, 7, or 9
How Oman phone numbers work
- Landlines
- Starts with 2.
- Mobiles
- Starts with 1, 7, or 9.
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 800, what the regulator calls a Free Number.
Want to call Oman?
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When to call Oman
The time now in Oman, and the best hours to call. The time difference to Oman stays the same all year.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in Oman
Offices close on these days by law
- Nov20National DayFriday
- Nov21National DaySaturday
- Jan5Isra' and Mi'raj (estimated)Tuesday
- Jan11Sultan's Accession DayMonday
- Mar8Eid al-Fitr (estimated)Monday
- Mar9Eid al-Fitr (estimated)Tuesday
Why a call to Oman fails
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Oman and most of the world. From the US or Canada, use 011 instead of 00.
The 800 number only works as a Free Number inside Oman
Numbers that start with 800 are Oman's Free Numbers, which let a caller reach an organization inside Oman without paying for the call.
Questions
How do I call Oman from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 968 and the number
Which exit code do I dial before 968?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call an Oman mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +968, then the number
Why does my call to Oman not go through?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and the 800 number only works as a Free Number inside Oman. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Oman now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Oman. Most of Oman keeps the time of Muscat. Oman has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call Oman?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Oman. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Can I make a free call to an Oman mobile number?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How do I type +968 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 968 and the number. It works the same in every country
Can I make a WhatsApp call to Oman?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Oman needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How do you call Oman from abroad?
Dial your exit code, then 968 and the number
How to call to Oman number: international call to Oman?
Dial your exit code, then 968 and the number
How to make an online call to an Oman number over the internet?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Oman needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
What's the best way to call Oman?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Oman. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call