+968 explained
The Oman country code, 968, is what you dial before a Oman number when you call from abroad. It is also known as the Oman dialing code, Oman calling code, or Oman phone code. In the Oman phone number format, +968 comes first, then the area code, such as 24 for Muscat, then the local number.
- Country code
- +968
- The 00968 country code is the same number
- ISO country codes
- OM, OMN
- Use the OM country code or the OMN country code on forms and passports. To call Oman, dial +968
- Used in
- Oman
- No other country or territory dials +968
- Exit code
- 00
- From most countries. Also 011 from United States and Canada, 0011 from Australia, and + from any mobile
- Trunk prefix
- None
- Keep every digit after +968
- Number length
- 7, 8, or 9 digits
- After +968
- Time now in Oman
- Oman mobile number format
- 9212 3456
- From abroad: +968 9212 3456
- Oman landline number format
- 23 123456
- From abroad: +968 23 123456
+968 area codes of main cities
Each +968 area code below is in the form you dial from abroad: +968, then the city code, then the local number. Inside Oman, callers leave out +968 and dial the rest as it is. So Muscat is +968 24 from abroad and 24 at home.
- Muscat
- +96824
- Dhofar & Al Wusta
- +96823
- AโDakhliyah, Al Sharqiya & AโDhahira
- +96825
- Al Batinah & Musandam
- +96826
Oman phone number types
The first digits of a Oman number tell you what kind of number it is: a landline, a mobile, a free number, or one that costs more to call. Here is a sample of each type of Oman phone number, as dialed inside Oman and from abroad.
Good to know before you call Oman
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It is the Arabic word for hello on the phone, said the same way across the Gulf
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Oman's telecom regulator calls its toll-free range Free Numbers, and every one starts with 800.
Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of OmanThe regulator sorts Oman's memorable phone numbers into four tiers: Diamond, Gold, Silver, and Bronze.
Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of OmanOman's numbering plan sets aside 4-digit numbers for public services.
Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Oman
What it costs to call Oman (using Suparelay)
Landline from $0.28/minMobile from $0.28/min
Only 67 of 220 countries cost less to call than Oman.
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Why a call to Oman fails
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The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Oman and most of the world. From the US or Canada, use 011 instead of 00.
- Connects
- 011 968 23 123456
- Does not connect
- 00 968 23 123456
The 800 number only works as a Free Number inside Oman
Numbers that start with 800 are Oman's Free Numbers, which let a caller reach an organization inside Oman without paying for the call.
- Connects
- 011 968 23 123456
- Does not connect
- 011 968 800 71234
Questions about +968
Which country is +968?
+968, or country code 968, belongs to Oman, on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula.
What is +968?
+968 is the part you dial before an Omani number when you call from another country.
What is the difference between +968 and 00968?
The + stands for your exit code. 00 is the exit code inside Oman and most of the world, so 00968 and +968 reach the same number. From the US or Canada, dial 011 968 instead.
Can I text a +968 number?
Yes. Write the number as +968 with no leading 0, and your phone sends the text abroad at your carrier's international rate.
How much does it cost to call Oman?
A call to an Omani mobile number costs more than a call to a landline number. The dialer on this page shows the exact price before you call.
Is the OM country code the same as +968?
No. OM is the ISO code of Oman, used in forms and address lists. The number you dial is +968.
Do I drop a 0 before +968?
No. Omani numbers have no trunk 0 to drop. Add +968 directly before the local number, such as +968 24 123456.
The information on this page is accurate as of September 26, 2026.
Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Oman, numbering plan