How to call the UK from Saudi Arabia
- From mobile
- +44 xx xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 44 xx xxxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the UK from Saudi Arabia
How to make a call to the UK from Saudi Arabia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. The exit code from Saudi Arabia is 00, and a UK area code loses its leading 0 after 44.
- Fails
- 00 44 0121
- Works
- 00 44 121
- 00Saudi Arabia exit code
- 44Country code of the UK
- xx xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +44 xx xxxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +44 20 7946 0018
- Mobile
- +44 20 7946 0018
- Landline
- 00 44 20 7946 0018
Main area codes in the UK
The area code comes right after 44, then the local number
- London00 4420then the local number
- Birmingham00 44121then the local number
- Glasgow00 44141then the local number
- Manchester00 44161then the local number
- Sheffield00 44114then the local number
- Leeds00 44113then the local number
- Edinburgh00 44131then the local number
- Liverpool00 44151then the local number
Before you call the UK
Dial Birmingham without the 0
Birmingham is 121 after 44. To call a UK toll free number from Saudi Arabia, also start with 00 44.
- 00exit
- 44UK
- 121Birmingham
- xlocal number
Save UK contacts with +44
How to call the UK number from Saudi Arabia: save +44 and a 10-digit number without its 0. Calling the UK cell phones works the same way.
Check the time difference
The time difference changes in March and October with daylight saving time. Look at the clocks above before you call.
Calling the UK from Saudi Arabia without an international plan
Suparelay calls the UK for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Saudi Arabia charge up to $0.80/min. Mobily needs the International Booster add-on for the UK, and stc includes the UK only with mofawtar flex.
- MobilyInternational Booster
- stcmofawtar flex
- Virgin MobileNot in any plan
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 16× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.07 mobile |
 | $0.71 + tax$0.21 with plan |
 | $0.80 |
 | $0.48 + tax |
Want to call the UK?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the UK
The time now in the UK, and the best hours to call
- Time difference
- March to October: 2 hours behind Riyadh
- October to March: 3 hours behind Riyadh
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to the UK fails
stc needs International Access first
On stc home packages, International Access must be activated first. Activate it before you call another country.
stc, International Call ChargesFrom any country, a call to the UK also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call the UK from a Saudi Arabia cell phone or mobile?
Dial +44, then the number. It works from any mobile in Saudi Arabia
Are calls to the UK included in Saudi Arabia phone plans?
On some plans. stc includes calls to the UK in its plans. Mobily charges less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
Does stc include calls to the UK?
Yes, up to 200 minutes. stc includes 200 minutes to the UK with mofawtar flex
How much does it cost to call the UK from Saudi Arabia?
With no plan, carriers in Saudi Arabia charge up to $0.80 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Birmingham from Saudi Arabia?
For London, dial 00 44 20, then the local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call the UK?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 44. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
Can I call the UK on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 44 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to the UK
Why isn't my call going through to the UK?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number, the exit code is wrong for your country, and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call the UK from Saudi Arabia 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 the UK from Saudi Arabia on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in the UK without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the UK landline from Saudi Arabia?
From a landline in Saudi Arabia, dial 00 44, then the number
International call to the UK: what do I dial?
Dial 00 44, then the number. From a mobile, +44 works too
When is the best time to call the UK?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the UK. March to October: 2 hours behind Riyadh. October to March: 3 hours behind Riyadh