How to call Somalia from Canada
- From mobile
- +252 x xxxxxx
- From landline
- 011 252 x xxxxxx
From $0.81/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Somalia from Canada
How to make a call to Somalia from Canada: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Somali numbers have 6 to 9 digits, so a 7-digit number is not a mistake.
- 011Canada exit code
- 252Country code of Somalia
- 1Mogadishu
- xxx xxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +252 x xxxxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +252 4 012345
- Mobile
- +252 4 012345
- Landline
- 011 252 4 012345
Main area codes in Somalia
The area code comes right after 252, then the local number
- Mogadishu011 2521then the local number
- Hargeysa011 2523then the local number
- Garoowe011 2524then the local number
Before you call Somalia
Save Somali contacts with plus
For calling Somalia cell phones, a contact saved with +252 dials the same way at home and abroad.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 252
- Dial the number
Call between 8:00 and 22:00
How do I call Somalia from Canada at a good hour? Call in those hours, when the person in Somalia is awake.
Calling Somalia from Canada without an international plan
Suparelay calls Somalia for $0.84/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.81/min. Bell Mobility has no plan for Somalia, and Freedom Mobile and Rogers need an add-on for a per-minute rate.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 3× cheaper | $0.84 landline$0.81 mobile |
 | $2.11 + tax |
 | $1.93 + tax$0.53 + tax with plan |
 | $2.81 + tax$0.53 + tax with plan |
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. Somalia keeps the same time all year, so the time difference changes only when Toronto changes its clocks.
- Time difference
- March to November: 7 hours ahead of Toronto
- November to March: 8 hours ahead of Toronto
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Somalia fails
Bell can block calls abroad
A Bell Mobility line can have an international calling restriction. Remove it in your long distance add-ons in MyBell before you call abroad.
Bell, What are Bell Mobility's long distance rates?From any country, a call to Somalia also fails when
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The + sign is missing
Questions
How to call Somalia from Canada cell phone or mobile?
Dial +252, then the number. It works from any mobile in Canada
Are calls to Somalia included in Canada phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Canada that we checked includes Somalia in a plan
How much does it cost to call Somalia from Canada?
With no plan, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.81 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Mogadishu from Canada?
For Mogadishu, dial 011 252 1, then the local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Somalia?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 252. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +252 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 252 and the number
Can I call Somalia on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 252 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Somalia
Why isn't my call going through to Somalia?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and the + sign is missing. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Somalia from Canada for free, and is a free call to Somalia possible?
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 Somalia from Canada on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Somalia without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Somalia landline from Canada?
From a landline in Canada, dial 011 252, then the number
How to make an international call to Somalia?
Dial 011 252, then the number. From a mobile, +252 works too
When is the best time to call Somalia?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Somalia. March to November: 7 hours ahead of Toronto. November to March: 8 hours ahead of Toronto