How to call Oman from the US
- From mobile
- +968 xx xxxxxx
- From landline
- 011 968 xx xxxxxx
From $0.28/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Oman from the US
How to make a call to Oman from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 011The US exit code
- 968Country code of Oman
- 24Muscat
- xxxxxxLocal number
- 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
- 011 968 23 123456
Main area codes in Oman
The area code comes right after 968, then the local number
- Muscat011 96824then 6 digits
- Dhofar & Al Wusta011 96823then 6 digits
- A’Dakhliyah011 96825then 6 digits
- Al Batinah & Musandam011 96826then 6 digits
Before you call Oman
Pick the area code for your region
Calling Oman from the USA: each area code is followed by 6 digits, so every number here is an 8-digit number.
- Muscat011 968 24
- Dhofar & Al Wusta011 968 23
- A’Dakhliyah011 968 25
- Al Batinah & Musandam011 968 26
Never add a 0 after 968
A call to Oman from the USA has no trunk prefix, so the area code follows the country code at once. Calling Oman cell phones works the same way.
- Fails
- 011 968 0 24 xxxxxx
- Works
- 011 968 24 xxxxxx
Calling Oman from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Oman for $0.28/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $5.00/min. No US carrier that we checked includes Oman in a plan, so each one needs an international add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 17× cheaper | $0.28 |
 | $5.00 + tax$0.30 + tax with plan |
 | $5.00 + tax$0.30 + tax with plan |
 | $2.49 + tax |
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
- Time difference
- March to November: 8 hours ahead of New York
- November to March: 9 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Oman fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom 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 USA cell phone or mobile?
Dial +968, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Oman included in the USA phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Oman in a plan
How much does it cost to call Oman from the USA?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $5.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Muscat from the USA?
For Muscat, dial 011 968 24, then the 6-digit local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Oman?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, 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 USA for free?
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 USA 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 USA?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 968, then the number
When is the best time to call Oman, and what is the time difference?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Oman. March to November: 8 hours ahead of New York. November to March: 9 hours ahead of New York
How do I call Oman from the USA and how to dial Oman from the USA?
Dial 011 968, then the number. From a mobile, +968 works too
How to make an international call to Oman?
Dial 011 968, then the number. From a mobile, +968 works too