How to call Saudi Arabia from the UK
- 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 UK
How to make a call to Saudi Arabia from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Without the 0, a Saudi number is a 9-digit number, and the area code comes right after 966.
- 00The UK 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
Drop the 0 after 966
A saved Saudi number often starts with 0. Remove it, or the call fails.
- Fails
- 00 966 0 12 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 966 12 xxx xxxx
Use + from a UK mobile
Calling Saudi Arabia cell phones works the same way: the phone adds the exit code for you.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 966
- Dial the number
Calling Saudi Arabia from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Saudi Arabia for $0.30/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13/min. O2 includes Saudi Arabia in its plans, while EE and Vodafone sell calls to it as an add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 20× cheaper | $0.30 landline$0.39 mobile |
 | $6.13$0.13 landline · $0.18 mobile with plan |
 | $5.42$0.12 landline · $0.25 mobile with plan |
 | $3.96 |
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When to call Saudi Arabia
The time now in Saudi Arabia, and the best hours to call. Saudi Arabia keeps the same time all year, so the time difference to London moves when the UK clocks change.
- Time difference
- March to October: 2 hours ahead of London
- October to March: 3 hours ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Saudi Arabia fails
O2 blocks international calls on a £0 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 bars chargeable use outside the monthly and Bolt On allowances. International calls are in that group, so the call fails.
O2, What are spend caps?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 the UK mobile or cell phone?
Dial +966, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Saudi Arabia included in the UK phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UK that we checked includes Saudi Arabia in a plan
How much does it cost to call Saudi Arabia from the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Jeddah from the UK?
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 call Saudi Arabia from the UK for free, with 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 the UK 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 UK?
From a landline in the UK, 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. March to October: 2 hours ahead of London. October to March: 3 hours ahead of London
How do I call Saudi Arabia from the UK with an international call to Saudi Arabia?
Dial 00 966, then the number. From a mobile, +966 works too