How to call Oman from the UAE
- From mobile
- +968 xx xxxxxx
- From landline
- 00 968 xx xxxxxx
From $0.28/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Oman from the UAE
How to make a call to Oman from the UAE: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Every Omani number is an 8-digit number after 968: a 2-digit area code, then 6 more.
- 00The UAE exit code
- 968Country code of Oman
- xx xxxxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +968 xx xxxxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +968 23 123456
- Mobile
- +968 23 123456
- Landline
- 00 968 23 123456
Main area codes in Oman
The area code comes right after 968, then the local number
- Muscat00 96824then 6 digits
- Dhofar & Al Wusta00 96823then 6 digits
- A’Dakhliyah00 96825then 6 digits
- Al Batinah & Musandam00 96826then 6 digits
Before you call Oman
Dial Muscat with 24
Muscat landlines take the area code 24 and then 6 digits.
- 00exit
- 968Oman
- 24Muscat
- xx xx xxlocal number
Pick the code for your region
Each region outside Muscat has its own area code after 968.
- Dhofar & Al Wusta00 968 23
- A’Dakhliyah00 968 25
- Al Batinah & Musandam00 968 26
Save Omani contacts with +968
A contact saved with +968 works for calling Oman cell phones from any UAE mobile.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 968
- Dial the number
Calling Oman from the UAE without an international plan
Suparelay calls Oman for $0.28/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UAE charge up to $0.61/min. du includes Oman on Power Plan with Flexi minutes, while e& sells it as the International Calling Offer add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 2× cheaper | $0.28 |
 | $0.41$0.34 with plan |
 | $0.61$0.34 with plan |
Want to call Oman?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Oman
The time now in Oman, and the best hours to call. There is no time difference between the UAE and Oman at any time of year.
- Time difference
- All year: the same time as Dubai
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Oman fails
e& prepaid special rates need an opt-in
On e& Wasel prepaid, the special international rates apply only after you opt in to the International Calling Offer. Without it, calls abroad cost the standard tariff rate.
e&, International Calling: Overview & BenefitsFrom any country, a call to Oman also fails when
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The 800 number only works as a Free Number inside Oman
Questions
How to call Oman from the UAE cell phone or mobile?
Dial +968, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UAE
Are calls to Oman included in the UAE phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UAE that we checked includes Oman in a plan
Does du include calls to Oman?
With the Power Plan with Flexi minutes. Without it, du charges $0.41 a minute to a landline and $0.41 to a mobile
Does e& include calls to Oman?
With the e& International Calling Offer. Without it, e& charges $0.61 a minute to a landline and $0.61 to a mobile
How much does it cost to call Oman from the UAE?
With no plan, carriers in the UAE charge up to $0.61 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Muscat from the UAE?
For Muscat, dial 00 968 24, then the 6-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Oman?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 968. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +968 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 968 and the number
Can I call Oman on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 968 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Oman
Why isn't my call going through to Oman?
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 listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Oman from the UAE for free, or make a free call to Oman?
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 to call Oman from the UAE on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Oman without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Oman landline from the UAE?
From a landline in the UAE, dial 00 968, then the number
How do I call Oman from the UAE, an international call to Oman?
Dial 00 968, then the number. From a mobile, +968 works too
When is the best time to call Oman?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Oman. All year: the same time as Dubai