How to call Saudi Arabia from Bangladesh
- From mobile
- +966 xx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 966 xx xxx xxxx
From $0.30/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Saudi Arabia from Bangladesh
How to make a call to Saudi Arabia from Bangladesh: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A Saudi number is a 9-digit number after 966, so drop the 0 that local numbers start with.
- 00Bangladesh exit code
- 966Country code of Saudi Arabia
- 11Riyadh
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +966 xx xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +966 11 234 5678
- Mobile
- +966 11 234 5678
- Landline
- 00 966 11 234 5678
Main area codes in Saudi Arabia
The area code comes right after 966, then the local number
- Jeddah00 96612then 7 digits
- Riyadh00 96611then 7 digits
- Madinah00 96614then 7 digits
- Dammam00 96613then 7 digits
- Hail00 96616then 7 digits
- Abha00 96617then 7 digits
Before you call Saudi Arabia
Dial Jeddah and other cities
In an international call to Saudi Arabia, each city code is followed by 7 digits.
- Jeddah00 966 12
- Madinah00 966 14
- Dammam00 966 13
Remove the 0 after 966
A saved number that starts with 0 fails when you add 966 in front of it.
- Fails
- 00 966 012 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 966 12 xxx xxxx
Save contacts with +966
Calling Saudi Arabia cell phones works the same way: the phone adds the exit code for you.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 966
- Dial the number
Calling Saudi Arabia from Bangladesh without an international plan
Suparelay calls Saudi Arabia for $0.30/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Bangladesh charge up to $0.17/min. No carrier in Bangladesh that we checked includes Saudi Arabia in a plan, so a call from your SIM is charged by the minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $0.30 landline$0.39 mobile |
 | $0.17 + tax |
 | $0.13 + tax |
Want to call Saudi Arabia?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Saudi Arabia
The time now in Saudi Arabia, and the best hours to call
- Time difference
- All year: 3 hours behind Dhaka
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Saudi Arabia fails
Grameenphone local minute packs do not cover calls abroad
A Grameenphone minute pack labelled "GP-Any local operator" covers calls inside Bangladesh only. A call abroad is charged at the international tariff, not from the pack.
Grameenphone, MyGP exclusive terms and conditionsFrom any country, a call to Saudi Arabia also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
Questions
How to call Saudi Arabia from a Bangladesh cell phone or mobile?
Dial +966, then the number. It works from any mobile in Bangladesh
Are calls to Saudi Arabia included in Bangladesh phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Bangladesh that we checked includes Saudi Arabia in a plan
How much does it cost to call Saudi Arabia from Bangladesh?
With no plan, carriers in Bangladesh charge up to $0.17 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Jeddah from Bangladesh?
For Jeddah, dial 00 966 12, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Saudi Arabia?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 966. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +966 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 966 and the number
Can I call Saudi Arabia on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 966 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Saudi Arabia
Why isn't my call going through to Saudi Arabia?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to make a free call to Saudi Arabia from Bangladesh?
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 Saudi Arabia from Bangladesh on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Saudi Arabia without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call a Saudi Arabia landline from Bangladesh?
From a landline in Bangladesh, dial 00 966, then the number
When is the best time to call Saudi Arabia, given the time difference?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Saudi Arabia. All year: 3 hours behind Dhaka
How do I call Saudi Arabia from Bangladesh?
Dial 00 966, then the number. From a mobile, +966 works too
How much does Grameenphone charge to call Saudi Arabia?
Grameenphone charges $0.17 a minute to a landline in Saudi Arabia and $0.17 to a mobile