How to call Somalia from the US
- 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 the US
How to make a call to Somalia from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Somali numbers run 6 to 9 digits after 252, and a 7-digit number is valid.
- 011The US exit code
- 252Country code of Somalia
- x xxxxxxThe number, area code first
- 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
Add the city code after 252
Dial the city code right after 252, then the local number.
- Mogadishu011 252 1
- Hargeysa011 252 3
- Garoowe011 252 4
Calling Somalia cell phones: skip 011
On a mobile, type + and the phone adds the exit code for you.
- Press and hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 252
- Dial the city code and the number
Calling Somalia from the USA
A call to Somalia from the USA takes the same number two ways.
- Landline011 252
- Mobile+252
Calling Somalia from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Somalia for $0.84/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $5.00/min. No US carrier that we checked includes Somalia in a plan, so AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon each need an add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 5× cheaper | $0.84 landline$0.81 mobile |
 | $5.00 + tax$1.25 + tax with plan |
 | $5.00 + tax$1.49 + tax with plan |
 | $2.49 + tax$0.69 + 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. The time difference changes in March and November because New York changes its clocks, not Somalia.
- 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 Somalia 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 Somalia also fails when
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The + sign is missing
Questions
How to call Somalia from the USA on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +252, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Somalia included in the USA phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Somalia in a plan
How much does it cost to call Somalia from the USA?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $5.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How do I call Somalia from the USA?
Dial 011 252, then the number. From a mobile, +252 works too
How to call Mogadishu from the USA?
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 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 Somalia 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 Somalia without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Somalia landline from the USA?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 252, then the number
When is the best time to call Somalia?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Somalia. March to November: 7 hours ahead of New York. November to March: 8 hours ahead of New York
How to dial Somalia from the USA for an international call to Somalia?
Dial 011 252, then the number. From a mobile, +252 works too