How to call Saudi Arabia from India
- 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 India
How to make a call to Saudi Arabia from India: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A 9-digit number in Saudi Arabia drops its leading 0, so the 0 never follows 966.
- 00India 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
- 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 the city area code
Calling Saudi Arabia from India to a city takes its area code right after 966, then 7 digits.
- Riyadh00 966 11
- Jeddah00 966 12
- Dammam00 966 13
- Madinah00 966 14
Drop the 0 after 966
A saved Saudi number often keeps the 0 of its area code, and the call fails with it.
- Fails
- 00 966 0 12 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 966 12 xxx xxxx
Save mobiles with plus
For calling Saudi Arabia cell phones, save each number as +966 and the number. Here is how to call from India to Saudi Arabia, and how to call to Saudi Arabia from India, on any mobile.
Calling Saudi Arabia from India without an international plan
Suparelay calls Saudi Arabia for $0.30/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in India charge up to $0.13/min. Airtel, Jio, and Vi each need an ISD pack for this route, and without one they bill every minute.
- AirtelAirtel ISD pack
- JioISD Pack 97
- ViISD Pack Rs 30/month
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $0.30 landline$0.39 mobile |
 | $0.13 + tax$0.073 + tax with plan |
 | $0.10 + tax |
 | $0.13 + tax$0.093 + 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. Saudi Arabia has no daylight saving time, so the time difference to India never changes.
- Time difference
- All year: 2.5 hours behind Kolkata
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Saudi Arabia fails
New Vi postpaid lines need physical verification for ISD
A new Vi postpaid line does not get international calls until Vi verifies the subscriber in person. This applies to every destination.
Vi, Postpaid Terms and ConditionsVi postpaid ISD discount ends during national roaming
The discounted ISD rate of a Vi postpaid plan or pack applies only on the home network. During national roaming, Vi charges the standard ISD rate for every destination.
Vi, Postpaid ISD Call Rates & ISD CodesFrom 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 to Saudi Arabia from an India mobile cell phone?
Dial +966, then the number. It works from any mobile in India
How to call a Saudi Arabia landline from India?
From a landline in India, dial 00 966, then the number
Are calls to Saudi Arabia included in India phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in India that we checked includes Saudi Arabia in a plan
Does Jio include calls to Saudi Arabia?
Yes, up to 10 minutes. Jio includes 10 minutes to Saudi Arabia with Jio ISD Pack 97
Does Vi include calls to Saudi Arabia?
With the ISD Pack Rs 30/month. Without it, Vi charges $0.13 a minute to a landline and $0.13 to a mobile
How much does it cost to call Saudi Arabia from India?
With no plan, carriers in India charge up to $0.13 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How can I call Saudi Arabia from India 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 Saudi Arabia from India 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 Jeddah from India?
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
How to make an international call to Saudi Arabia?
Dial 00 966, then the number. From a mobile, +966 works too
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
When is the best time to call Saudi Arabia?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Saudi Arabia. All year: 2.5 hours behind Kolkata