How to call Somalia
- From mobile
- +252 x xxxxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 252 x xxxxxx
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How to call Somalia from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Somalia from abroad
How to make a call to Somalia from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. Somali numbers have 6 to 9 digits, and 7 digits is a valid length.
- 00Exit code
- 252Country code of Somalia
- x xxxxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
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Before you call Somalia
Dial the city code after 252
Each city has its own code.
- Mogadishu+252 1
- Hargeysa+252 3
- Garoowe+252 4
How to call Somalia number
On a mobile, + replaces the exit code. Call Somalia number with +252 in every country.
- Hold the 0 key until + shows
- Type 252
- Type the number
How Somalia phone numbers work
- Landlines
- Starts with 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 8
- Mobiles
- Starts with 15, 24, 35, 39, 48, 49, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, or 65
Want to call Somalia?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Somalia
The time now in Somalia, and the best hours to call. The time difference to Somalia changes only when your own country changes its clocks, and the Eid dates are estimated.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in Somalia
Offices close on these days by law
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Jan5Isra' and Mi'raj (estimated)Tuesday
- Mar9Eid al-Fitr (estimated)Tuesday
- May1Labour DaySaturday
- May16Eid al-Adha (estimated)Sunday
- Jun6Islamic New Year (estimated)Sunday
Why a call to Somalia fails
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Somalia, Europe, and most of the world. From the US and Canada, the exit code is 011.
The + sign is missing
A Somali number needs +252 or your exit code first. Without it, your phone dials the digits as a local number and the call fails.
Questions
How do I call Somalia from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 252 and the number
How do you call Somalia, and how to call to Somalia as an international call?
Dial your exit code, then 252 and the number
Which exit code do I dial before 252?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call Somalia mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +252, then the number
Why does my call to Somalia not go through?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and the + sign is missing. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Somalia now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Somalia. Most of Somalia keeps the time of Mogadishu. Somalia has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call Somalia?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Somalia. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Is there a free call to Somalia mobile number?
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 do I type +252 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 252 and the number. It works the same in every country
Can I make a WhatsApp call to Somalia?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Somalia needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
What's the best way to make an online call or internet call to a Somalia number online?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Somalia needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser