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Saudi Arabia · +966 · Asia

How to Call Saudi Arabia (+966) from Abroad

Your complete guide to dialling Saudi Arabia from Riyadh to anywhere in the world — verified +966 country code, Asia/Riyadh time zone, Asia region, ISO references, live local time and weather, plus a step-by-step walkthrough.

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Saudi Arabia

+966

Live route

Riyadh

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SA

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SAU

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Saudi Arabia

SA

2 Digit ISO

+966

Country Calling Code

SAU

3 Digit ISO

Capital

Riyadh

Time zone

Asia/Riyadh

Weather · Riyadh

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Saudi Arabia

+966

Capital

Riyadh

Region

Asia

Time zone

Asia/Riyadh

Coordinates

23.9° N, 45.1° E

ISO 3166-1

SA / SAU

Dial format

+966 [area] [number]

Current time in Riyadh

—:—

Best time to call: 09:00 – 17:00 Riyadh

Dialing guide

How to call Saudi Arabia

A complete international number is built from four parts. Here's the anatomy and the dialling order.

Number anatomy

Exit prefix+
+
Country code966
+
Area / mobileXX
+
Subscriber numberXXX XXX
Final dialled number+966 XX XXX XXX
Valid E.164

Format follows ITU-T Recommendation E.164 the international public telecommunication numbering plan.

01Step 1 of 4

Start with the exit prefix

Press + on a mobile (hold the 0 key), or dial 00 from most countries / 011 from North America.

02Step 2 of 4

Add the Saudi Arabia code

Dial +966. This identifies Saudi Arabia on the global telephone network.

03Step 3 of 4

Enter the area or mobile prefix

Type the first part of the local number. Drop the leading 0 if there is one.

04Step 4 of 4

Finish with the subscriber number

The remaining digits route the call to the specific line in Riyadh or elsewhere.

Saudi Arabia country code +966 for WhatsApp

To call Saudi Arabia on WhatsApp, save the number with +966 and no exit prefix — WhatsApp dials from your contacts, not a dial pad. Voice and video calls are free over data.

Save as +966 XX XXX XXX — use + not 00966Drop any leading 0 from the local numberOpen WhatsApp > New Chat > find contact > tap callFree over Wi-Fi or mobile data

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Call quality

Tips for clear & uninterrupted calls

Whether you're reaching Saudi Arabia for business or family, three habits keep every conversation crystal clear and a clean route from TKOS handles the rest.

  • 01

    HD audio for Saudi Arabia calls

    Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) routes benefit from active noise cancellation — local background noise at the Riyadh end is less disruptive when your mic is already clean.

  • 02

    Connection quality to Saudi Arabia

    Riyadh is ~5,792 km away — expect ~280ms round-trip. A wired ethernet connection keeps packet loss below 0.1%.

  • 03

    Best time to call Riyadh

    Schedule Saudi Arabia calls during Riyadh business hours — 09:00–17:00 Asia/Riyadh — your contact will be at their desk in a quiet space rather than taking the call on the move.

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Number ranges

Saudi Arabiacity & national codes

Special-rate prefixes and the major city area codes inside Saudi Arabia (+966).

Saudi Arabia national codes4 entries

NationalDial codes
STC+966-811
Toll Free+966-844
Toll Free Full Country Coverage+966-844
Virtual Number Type (SATF-CORP)+966-844

Saudi Arabia city codes39 entries

CityDial codes
Abha+966-17
Abqaiq+966-13
Al Khobar+966-13
Al Markazi+966-12
Al Ulaya+966-11
Anak+966-13
Bukayriyah+966-16
Dammam+966-13
Dhahran (Aramco)+966-13
Hail+966-16
Hawiyah+966-12
Hawtah+966-11
Hofuf+966-13
Jeddah+966-12
Jubail+966-13
Khafji+966-13
Khamis Mushait+966-17
Layla+966-11
Madinah+966-14
Makkah+966-12
Makkah (Mecca)+966-12
Medin+966-14
Medina Region+966-14
Mubarraz+966-11
Najran+966-17
Qassim Region+966-16
Qatif+966-13
Qedieyeh+966-13
Rabigh+966-12
Ras Tanurah+966-13
Riyadh+966-11
Safwa+966-13
Shaqra+966-11
Sihat+966-13
Southern Region+966-17
Tabouk+966-14
Taif+966-12
Tarut Island - Mina and Darin+966-13
Yanbu+966-14
Country profile

Connecting you to Saudi Arabia, one journey at a time.

Capital

Riyadh

Population

35.95M

Area

2,149,690 km²

GDP (USD)

$1.07T

Currency

Saudi Riyal (SAR)

Languages

Arabic

Emergency number

911 / 999

Internet TLD

.sa

Drive side

Right-hand traffic

Latitude / Longitude

23.89°N / 45.08°E

Time zone

Asia/Riyadh

ISO 3166 codes

SA · SAU

From South Africa

Calling Saudi Arabia from South Africa

Riyadh is ~5,792 km from South Africa — TKOS routes via Indian Ocean submarine cable at a fraction of mobile carrier rates.

MethodRateQualityContract
TKOS VoIPLowestHD audioNone
SA mobile carrier3–8× higherStandardBundle required
Calling cardVariableCompressedActivation fee
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Why TKOS

Why call Saudi Arabia with TKOS?

Built on top of every Saudi Arabia (+966) route quality, price, and people you can reach.

Direct Saudi Arabia carrier routes

TKOS routes Saudi Arabia calls via direct interconnects to Riyadh. Minimising multi-hop paths that add jitter on Zone 9 destinations (~280ms RTT).

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Per-minute Saudi Arabia rates

TKOS buys Saudi Arabia termination in bulk, routing directly to Riyadh — the savings go straight into your per-minute rate. Transparent per-minute rates for Saudi Arabia (+966), no hidden fees.

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Support aligned to Riyadh hours

Your account manager covers Asia/Riyadh hours for Saudi Arabia. Phone, email, and live chat — always online for Riyadh routes, day or night.

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FAQ

Questions about calling Saudi Arabia, answered.

Everything a business or traveller needs to know before dialling Saudi Arabia (+966). Can't find an answer? Our team is one click away.

Q1.What is the country code for Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia's international calling code is +966. Dial it immediately after your exit prefix and before the local subscriber number whenever calling from outside Saudi Arabia.
Q2.What is the best time to call Saudi Arabia?
Sunday–Monday, 9:00–11:00 AM AST (UTC+3) is the peak window. Saudi Arabia's work week runs Sunday–Thursday — Friday is the holy day and never a business day. AST is fixed year-round. During Ramadan, offices shift to 9 AM–3 PM; Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha both create 10-day closures.
Q3.How do I call a mobile number in Saudi Arabia?
Saudi mobiles start with 05x. Drop the leading 0 — dial +966 then 5x plus the remaining 8 digits. A typical Saudi mobile: +966 50 123 4567.
Q4.How do I call Saudi Arabia from abroad?
Dial your international access prefix (press + on mobile, or dial 00 / 011 from a landline), enter 966, then the local Saudi Arabia number — dropping any leading 0 from the area or mobile code.
Q5.What is the cheapest way to call Saudi Arabia?
VoIP is the cheapest route — app-to-app calls over Wi-Fi to Saudi Arabia are often free. For calls to regular +966 numbers, business VoIP from TKOS offers per-minute rates far below traditional carrier landline charges.
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