How to call Saudi Arabia from the US
- 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 the US
How to make a call to Saudi Arabia from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Dial 966 and then a 9-digit number: the 0 that Saudi numbers start with at home never goes after 966.
- 011The US 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
Drop the 0 after 966
Calling Saudi Arabia cell phones and landlines fails when the 0 stays in the number.
- Fails
- 011 966 0 12 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 011 966 12 xxx xxxx
Save the contact with a plus
How to call to Saudi Arabia from the USA: save the number with +966. Calling Saudi Arabia from the USA then works at home and abroad.
- Press and hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 966
- Dial the area code and number
Calling Saudi Arabia from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Saudi Arabia for $0.30/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Saudi Arabia in a plan, so each one needs an add-on or charges per minute.
- AT&TInternational Calling
- T-MobileStateside International
- VerizonGlobal Calling
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 13× cheaper | $0.30 landline$0.39 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax$0.30 + tax with plan |
 | $3.00 + tax$0.30 + tax with plan |
 | $2.49 + 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. The time difference changes only when US clocks change, because Saudi Arabia keeps the same time all year.
- Time difference
- March to November: 7 hours ahead of New York
- November to March: 8 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Saudi Arabia fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom 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 USA on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +966, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Saudi Arabia included in USA phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Saudi Arabia in a plan
How much does it cost to call Saudi Arabia from the USA?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Jeddah from the USA?
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 the USA 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 the USA 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 USA?
From a landline in the US, 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 New York. November to March: 8 hours ahead of New York
How to dial Saudi Arabia from the USA for an international call?
Dial 011 966, then the number. From a mobile, +966 works too