How to call Saudi Arabia from Canada
- From mobile
- +966 xx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 966 xx xxx xxxx
From $0.30/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Saudi Arabia from Canada
How to make a call to Saudi Arabia from Canada: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A Saudi number is a 9-digit number, or 10 digits with its leading 0, and that 0 drops after 966.
- 011Canada exit code
- 966Country code of Saudi Arabia
- 12Jeddah
- 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
- 011 966 11 234 5678
Main area codes in Saudi Arabia
The area code comes right after 966, then the local number
- Jeddah011 96612then 7 digits
- Riyadh011 96611then 7 digits
- Madinah011 96614then 7 digits
- Dammam011 96613then 7 digits
- Hail011 96616then 7 digits
- Abha011 96617then 7 digits
Before you call Saudi Arabia
Calling Saudi Arabia cell phones
How do I call Saudi Arabia from Canada? Start with +966 and keep the number without its leading 0.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 966
- Dial the number without the 0
Remove the 0 of a Saudi number
A number saved with a leading 0 fails, so remove the 0 after 966.
- Fails
- 011 966 012 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 011 966 12 xxx xxxx
Calling Saudi Arabia from Canada without an international plan
Suparelay calls Saudi Arabia for $0.30/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.39/min. Bell Mobility, Freedom Mobile, and Rogers each sell a paid add-on for Saudi Arabia and charge per minute without it.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 7× cheaper | $0.30 landline$0.39 mobile |
 | $1.76 + tax$0.39 + tax with plan |
 | $1.76 + tax$0.14 + tax with plan |
 | $2.39 + tax$0.11 + tax with plan |
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. The time difference moves only when Toronto changes its clocks, because Saudi Arabia keeps the same time all year.
- Time difference
- March to November: 7 hours ahead of Toronto
- November to March: 8 hours ahead of Toronto
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Saudi Arabia fails
Bell can block calls abroad
A Bell Mobility line can have an international calling restriction. Remove it in your long distance add-ons in MyBell before you call abroad.
Bell, What are Bell Mobility's long distance rates?From 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 Canada mobile or cell phone?
Dial +966, then the number. It works from any mobile in Canada
Are calls to Saudi Arabia included in Canada phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Canada that we checked includes Saudi Arabia in a plan
How much does it cost to call Saudi Arabia from Canada?
With no plan, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.39 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Jeddah from Canada?
For Jeddah, dial 011 966 12, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Saudi Arabia?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, 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 call Saudi Arabia from Canada for free, or make a free call to Saudi Arabia?
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 Canada 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 Saudi Arabia landline from Canada?
From a landline in Canada, dial 011 966, then the number
When is the best time to call Saudi Arabia?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Saudi Arabia. March to November: 7 hours ahead of Toronto. November to March: 8 hours ahead of Toronto
How to make an international call to Saudi Arabia?
Dial 011 966, then the number. From a mobile, +966 works too