How to call Somalia from the UK
- From mobile
- +252 x xxxxxx
- From landline
- 00 252 x xxxxxx
From $0.81/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Somalia from the UK
How to make a call to Somalia from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Somali numbers have 6 to 9 digits after 252, so a 7-digit number is valid; count the digits before you dial.
- 00The UK 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
- 00 252 4 012345
Main area codes in Somalia
The area code comes right after 252, then the local number
- Mogadishu00 2521then the local number
- Hargeysa00 2523then the local number
- Garoowe00 2524then the local number
Before you call Somalia
Dial Hargeysa from the UK
Hargeysa takes 3 after 252, then the local number.
- 00exit
- 252Somalia
- 3Hargeysa
- xxx xxxlocal number
Type + on a UK mobile
For calling Somalia cell phones, the phone adds the exit code, so you skip the 00.
- Press and hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 252
- Dial the number
Calling Somalia from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Somalia for $0.84/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13/min. EE has no plan for Somalia, and O2 and Vodafone need a plan or an add-on, so other calls cost per minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 7× cheaper | $0.84 landline$0.81 mobile |
 | $6.13 |
 | $5.42$0.63 with plan |
 | $3.96 |
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 to London changes only when 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 Somalia 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 Somalia also fails when
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The + sign is missing
Questions
How to call Somalia from the UK cell phone or mobile?
Dial +252, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Somalia included in the UK phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UK that we checked includes Somalia in a plan
Does O2 include calls to Somalia?
With the £15 Big Bundle. Without it, O2 charges $5.42 a minute to a landline and $5.42 to a mobile
How much does it cost to call Somalia 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 Mogadishu from the UK?
For Mogadishu, dial 00 252 1, then the local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Somalia?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, 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 the UK for free, or make a free call to Somalia?
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 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 Somalia without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Somalia landline from the UK?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 252, then the number
How do I call Somalia from the UK on an international call to Somalia?
Dial 00 252, 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 October: 2 hours ahead of London. October to March: 3 hours ahead of London