How to call Saudi Arabia from the UAE
- 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 the UAE
How to make a call to Saudi Arabia from the UAE: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Leave out the 0 that starts a Saudi area code.
- 00The UAE 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
Area codes for five more cities
After 966, each city number is a 9-digit number: a 2-digit area code and 7 local digits.
- Riyadh00 966 11
- Madinah00 966 14
- Dammam00 966 13
- Hail00 966 16
- Abha00 966 17
Drop the 0 after 966
When calling Saudi Arabia cell phones or landlines, a number saved with its home 0 fails from the UAE.
- Fails
- 00 966 0 11 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 966 11 xxx xxxx
Check the time difference first
Saudi Arabia is 1 hour behind Dubai all year, so 8:00 in Riyadh is 9:00 in Dubai.
Calling Saudi Arabia from the UAE without an international plan
Suparelay calls Saudi Arabia for $0.30/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UAE charge up to $0.61/min
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 2× cheaper | $0.30 landline$0.39 mobile |
 | $0.41$0.34 with plan |
 | $0.61$0.34 with plan |
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When to call Saudi Arabia
The time now in Saudi Arabia, and the best hours to call
- Time difference
- All year: 1 hour behind Dubai
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Saudi Arabia 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 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 the UAE cell phone or mobile?
Dial +966, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UAE
Are calls to Saudi Arabia included in the UAE phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UAE that we checked includes Saudi Arabia in a plan
How much does it cost to call Saudi Arabia 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 Jeddah from the UAE?
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 the UAE?
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 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 Saudi Arabia without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Saudi Arabia landline from the UAE?
From a landline in the UAE, dial 00 966, then the number
When is the best time to call Saudi Arabia?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Saudi Arabia. All year: 1 hour behind Dubai
How do I call Saudi Arabia from the UAE for an international call to Saudi Arabia?
Dial 00 966, then the number. From a mobile, +966 works too