How to call the USA from Saudi Arabia
- From mobile
- +1 xxx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 1 xxx xxx xxxx
From $0.04/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the USA from Saudi Arabia
How to make a call to the USA from Saudi Arabia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Calling the USA cell phones needs no trunk prefix, so you dial the 10 digits straight after 1.
- 00Saudi Arabia exit code
- 1Country code of the USA
- 718Brooklyn
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +1 xxx xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +1 212 555 0100
- Mobile
- +1 212 555 0100
- Landline
- 00 1 212 555 0100
Main area codes in the USA
The area code comes right after 1, then the local number
- New York City00 121200 133200 164600 1934then 7 digits
- Los Angeles00 121300 131000 1323then 7 digits
- Brooklyn00 134700 1718then 7 digits
- Chicago00 131200 177300 1872then 7 digits
- Houston00 128100 171300 1832then 7 digits
- Phoenix00 148000 160200 1623then 7 digits
- Philadelphia00 121500 126700 1445then 7 digits
- San Antonio00 121000 1726then 7 digits
Before you call the USA
Add the area code after 1
The area code is part of the 10 digits, and each city has its own.
- Chicago00 1 312
- Houston00 1 281
- Phoenix00 1 480
- Philadelphia00 1 215
Calling a toll free number
Dial a USA toll free number like any other: 00 1, then its 10 digits.
- 00exit
- 1USA
- xxx xxx xxxxtoll free number
Save US contacts with +1
A number saved as +1 and 10 digits works from any mobile in Saudi Arabia.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 1
- Dial the 10 digits
Calling the USA from Saudi Arabia without an international plan
Suparelay calls the USA for $0.04/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Saudi Arabia charge up to $0.61/min. stc includes the USA with mofawtar flex, and Mobily sells it as an add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 15× cheaper | |
 | $0.55 + tax$0.17 with plan |
 | $0.61 |
 | $0.48 + tax |
Want to call the USA?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the USA
The time now in the USA, and the best hours to call. The time difference changes in March and November, because the USA uses daylight saving time and Riyadh does not.
- Time difference
- March to November: 7 hours behind Riyadh
- November to March: 8 hours behind Riyadh
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 8
Why a call to the USA 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 USA also fails when
- 00 does not work from every country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How do I call the USA from Saudi Arabia on a mobile or cell phone?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in Saudi Arabia
Are calls to the USA included in Saudi Arabia phone plans?
On some plans. stc includes calls to the USA 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
How much does it cost to call the USA from Saudi Arabia?
With no plan, carriers in Saudi Arabia charge up to $0.61 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call New York City from Saudi Arabia?
For New York City, dial 00 1 212, then the 7-digit local number
How to make an international call to the USA?
Dial 00 1, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, +1 works too
Do I need to dial 00 to call the USA?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 1. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
Can I call the USA on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 1 and the 10-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to the USA
Why isn't my call going through to the USA?
The usual causes: 00 does not work from every country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
Free call to the USA: how to call the USA 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 USA 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 USA without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the USA landline from Saudi Arabia?
From a landline in Saudi Arabia, dial 00 1, then the 10-digit number
Does stc include calls to the USA?
Yes, up to 200 minutes. stc includes 200 minutes to the USA with mofawtar flex
Does Mobily include calls to the USA?
With the International Booster add-on, General zone. Without it, Mobily charges $0.55 a minute to a landline and $0.55 to a mobile
When is the best time to call the USA?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the USA. March to November: 7 hours behind Riyadh. November to March: 8 hours behind Riyadh